Fish kills: Deadly Bay Area algae blooms could last for weeks
The red algae bloom in the San Francisco Bay killing hundreds, if not thousands, of fish since last week likely won't end for at least a couple weeks, as the warm weather gets hotter going into Labor Day weekend, according to experts.
The red algae bloom in the San Francisco Bay killing hundreds, if not thousands, of fish since last week likely won't end for at least a couple weeks, as the warm weather gets hotter going into Labor Day weekend, according to experts.
Oakland middle school open following shooting of 13-year-old
Despite a "devastating" school shooting in Oakland where a 12-year-old is accused of shooting a boy one year older than himself, Madison Park Academy is open on Tuesday, the district said in a statement.
Despite a "devastating" school shooting in Oakland where a 12-year-old is accused of shooting a boy one year older than himself, Madison Park Academy is open on Tuesday, the district said in a statement.
10th candidate added to November ballot in Oakland Mayor's race
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
13-year-old shot at Oakland's Madison Park Academy; 12-year-old suspect in custody
A student was shot at a middle school in East Oakland Monday and the 12-year-old suspect is in custody, sheriff's deputies said.
A student was shot at a middle school in East Oakland Monday and the 12-year-old suspect is in custody, sheriff's deputies said.
Dead fish washing up in Lake Merritt and parts of bay
Dead fish are being found around parts of the Bay Area and experts point to a deadly algal bloom as the cause.
Dead fish are being found around parts of the Bay Area and experts point to a deadly algal bloom as the cause.
'Senseless and tragic': Violent weekend leaves 5 dead in Oakland
Oakland police said five people are dead following a violent weekend. Chief Leronne Armstrong called the violence 'senseless and tragic.'
Oakland police said five people are dead following a violent weekend. Chief Leronne Armstrong called the violence 'senseless and tragic.'
Battle of words between Oakland Zoo, Hollister police over dead mountain lion
The Oakland Zoo and the Hollister Police Department engaged in a battle of words over the death of a mountain lion in dueling Facebook posts.
The Oakland Zoo and the Hollister Police Department engaged in a battle of words over the death of a mountain lion in dueling Facebook posts.
One man dead following Oakland shooting
On Saturday morning, police say they received a call about a person who had been shot. When officers arrived they found a male with gunshot wounds, he was pronounced dead on scene.
On Saturday morning, police say they received a call about a person who had been shot. When officers arrived they found a male with gunshot wounds, he was pronounced dead on scene.
3 men killed in Oakland shootings, collision
Two shootings and a related collision in Oakland on Friday evening left three men dead, including a bicyclist.
Two shootings and a related collision in Oakland on Friday evening left three men dead, including a bicyclist.
Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment must be cleared, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Friday that unhoused residents at a sprawling homeless encampment in Oakland must leave.
A federal judge ruled Friday that unhoused residents at a sprawling homeless encampment in Oakland must leave.
Oakland police arrest woman with prior DUI after deadly hit-and-run on Piedmont Avenue
Oakland police said they have arrested a 31-year-old woman following a deadly hit-and-run, alleging that he had been speeding at the time and has prior convictions for DUI and drug possession.
Oakland police said they have arrested a 31-year-old woman following a deadly hit-and-run, alleging that he had been speeding at the time and has prior convictions for DUI and drug possession.
9-year-old boy safely located after reported missing in Oakland
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a 9-year-old boy who was last seen early Thursday afternoon in Oakland.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a 9-year-old boy who was last seen early Thursday afternoon in Oakland.
Couple walk into OPD after being shot; convenience store shooting follows
Oakland police are investigating two shootings on Wednesday night, where in one of them, a couple walked into the police administration building to tell officers that they had been hit by gunfire.
Oakland police are investigating two shootings on Wednesday night, where in one of them, a couple walked into the police administration building to tell officers that they had been hit by gunfire.
3 arrested in 'Yoga to the People' tax fraud case
The complaint said the defendants evaded taxes by failing to keep corporate books by accepting yoga students’ payments in cash, sometimes collected in tissue boxes passed around during classes, and by paying yoga teachers in cash and “off the books.”
The complaint said the defendants evaded taxes by failing to keep corporate books by accepting yoga students’ payments in cash, sometimes collected in tissue boxes passed around during classes, and by paying yoga teachers in cash and “off the books.”
California may be 1st state to ban selling new, gas-operated cars after 2035
If passed, the guidelines will require 35% of new passenger vehicles be zero-emission by 2026. By 2035, all new cars and light trucks sold in California would be zero-emission.
If passed, the guidelines will require 35% of new passenger vehicles be zero-emission by 2026. By 2035, all new cars and light trucks sold in California would be zero-emission.
At least 2 candidates left out of Oakland mayoral race due to city clerk error
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
Supervisor takes aim at city council for failure to address 'lawlessness' in Oakland
An Alameda County Supervisor denounced the Oakland City Council Tuesday over its failure to quell the "lawlessness" in the city, following the death of a 60-year-old woman during an attempted robbery.
An Alameda County Supervisor denounced the Oakland City Council Tuesday over its failure to quell the "lawlessness" in the city, following the death of a 60-year-old woman during an attempted robbery.
Wood Street homeless encampment deadline comes and goes
Oakland was facing a short deadline from the governor to either do something about the nagging Wood Street homeless encampment or lose millions in state assistance going forward. So, what has happened?
Oakland was facing a short deadline from the governor to either do something about the nagging Wood Street homeless encampment or lose millions in state assistance going forward. So, what has happened?
Oakland AAPI leaders demand action after latest deadly shooting
Oakland Chinatown leaders demanded action Tuesday in the wake of the latest deadly shooting involving a victim of Asian descent.
Oakland Chinatown leaders demanded action Tuesday in the wake of the latest deadly shooting involving a victim of Asian descent.
Castro Valley man sentenced in extremist killing of Oakland federal officer
Robert Blancas and three other people acknowledged destroying evidence after a federal security officer was killed and another wounded while guarding the Oakland federal building during a racial justice protest in May 2020.
Robert Blancas and three other people acknowledged destroying evidence after a federal security officer was killed and another wounded while guarding the Oakland federal building during a racial justice protest in May 2020.