Oakland celebrates Soul Beat Day this Saturday

Oakland's Soul Beat, the first Black-owned television network, is once again having its annual summer party this Saturday.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

Oakland police are investigating overnight shootings

One man is dead and another is injured following multiple overnight shootings in Oakland. According to Oakland police, the fatal shooting happened at approximately 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of San Pablo Ave. and Grand Ave.. 

Oakland police release photo of credit card skimmer suspect

The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of installing a debit/credit skimmer device at a convenience market.

Richmond police chief back on job after leave over alleged threats

A police chief in the San Francisco Bay Area who was put on administrative leave after a relative accused her and her police sergeant husband of abuse has been reinstated to her job, her attorney said.

7-Eleven customer finds credit card skimmer in Oakland

A skimming device was placed over a credit card machine at the Oakland 7-Eleven on Grand Avenue. A customer made the discovery and reported it to employees.

Oakland police offer $7,500 reward for info in killing of food-delivery driver

Oakland police announced a $7500 reward for information leading to the killer of a food delivery driver. Patrick Con Woo Fung was shot and killed during a robbery attempt nine days ago.

Port of Oakland resumes full operations following trucker protests

Marine terminals are open and operating again normally at the Port of Oakland following a shutdown by truckers over California's gig worker law, port officials said Monday.

Lisa the elephant shows signs of improvement at Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo says Lisa the elephant is taking strides in the right direction after having an ulcer removed from her eye. 

Oakland ice cream shop destroyed after robbers smash car through store

An Oakland ice cream shop was almost completely destroyed after a brazen robbery last week. Surveillance video from Fruitvale's Flavor Brigade shows a car smashing through the front windows of the shop, and burglars taking off with the ATM.

Oakland police need help finding at-risk woman

The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Anabel Medina-Almanza. OPD says Medina-Almanza is at risk because of a Mental Health Crisis.

Oakland Ceasefire night walk: Faith leader says 'The streets belong to peace'

Volunteers with different faith organizations and community members walked through an East Oakland neighborhood Friday as part of the Oakland Ceasefire night walk to raise awareness about gun violence.

Day 5 of trucker rebellion at Port of Oakland ties up 50,000 cargo containers

Cargo operations at the Port of Oakland were shut down on Friday for a fifth day as independent truckers continued protesting a state labor law.

School districts working to avoid teacher shortages with recruiting events

As the summer months wind down, Bay Area school districts are actively recruiting teachers to fill dozens of vacancies in their classrooms before the start of the school year.

Raiders, community mourn loss of Oakland super fan 'Griz' Jones

Greg "Griz" Jones, a Raiders super fan known for his philanthropy, epic tailgate parties and deep love of Oakland, has died.

Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.