Oakland homeless encampment goes up in flames again
A fire at an Oakland homeless encampment Monday sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air and threatened to throw the Bay Area's most critical interchange — the MacArthur Maze, into complete chaos.
A fire at an Oakland homeless encampment Monday sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air and threatened to throw the Bay Area's most critical interchange — the MacArthur Maze, into complete chaos.
Traffic halted as Oakland firefighters put out blaze at homeless camp
Traffic was a mess Monday morning as Oakland firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire at a well known homeless encampment that regularly erupts in flames
Traffic was a mess Monday morning as Oakland firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire at a well known homeless encampment that regularly erupts in flames
Oakland couple gets car back from tow company after deadly chase
A young couple who couldn't afford to pay a tow company to get their SUV back after a deadly chase in Oakland that killed their cousin finally got their Volkswagen Atlas back.
A young couple who couldn't afford to pay a tow company to get their SUV back after a deadly chase in Oakland that killed their cousin finally got their Volkswagen Atlas back.
Hundreds attend fundraiser for 3 Oakland men who drowned saving nephew
The Guatemalan community and beyond turned out for a fundraiser in Oakland to support the families of three men who drowned in the Sacramento Delta trying to save one of their nephews over the July 4 weekend.
The Guatemalan community and beyond turned out for a fundraiser in Oakland to support the families of three men who drowned in the Sacramento Delta trying to save one of their nephews over the July 4 weekend.
Oakland events promote an end to gun violence
On Friday night, there were various community events in Oakland designed to promote stopping gun violence. Organizers said these gatherings won't solve the problem but said they are part of an overall plan that takes time and patience to work.
On Friday night, there were various community events in Oakland designed to promote stopping gun violence. Organizers said these gatherings won't solve the problem but said they are part of an overall plan that takes time and patience to work.
Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala
The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.
The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.
Couple injured in deadly Oakland chase can't afford to get car back
A young couple hospitalized after two Oakland police officers chased a 19-year-old driver in a deadly crash that killed their cousin can't afford to get their car back.
A young couple hospitalized after two Oakland police officers chased a 19-year-old driver in a deadly crash that killed their cousin can't afford to get their car back.
CHP investigating Bay Area freeway shooting; dashcam video shows couple's window shattered
CHP is investigating an apparent freeway shooting in the East Bay that happened last month. A couple shares dashcam video of the moment their windshield is shattered during this incident.
CHP is investigating an apparent freeway shooting in the East Bay that happened last month. A couple shares dashcam video of the moment their windshield is shattered during this incident.
6th person injured in A's postgame shooting
A sixth person has come forward with injuries related to "celebratory" gunfire after the Oakland A's game and the Coliseum's Fourth of July fireworks, according to Oakland police.
A sixth person has come forward with injuries related to "celebratory" gunfire after the Oakland A's game and the Coliseum's Fourth of July fireworks, according to Oakland police.
Convicted sex offender dies more than 40 years after killing, raping woman in Oakland
Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.
Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.
Tight-knit Tongan family has not yet buried young man killed in Oakland chase
A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend.
A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend.
3-year-old boy may have accidentally been shot by relative, Oakland police chief says
Authorities believe a 3-year-old boy who was shot while in a car in Oakland, might have accidentally been shot by a relative.
Authorities believe a 3-year-old boy who was shot while in a car in Oakland, might have accidentally been shot by a relative.
Young couple killed in Oakland Adams Point murder-suicide identified
A young couple in Oakland who died in what police are calling a murder-suicide has been identified.
A young couple in Oakland who died in what police are calling a murder-suicide has been identified.
Oakland police investigating several shootings over violent 4th of July weekend
Oakland police are investigating separate Fourth of July shootings, including one that sent a 3-year-old child to the hospital.
Oakland police are investigating separate Fourth of July shootings, including one that sent a 3-year-old child to the hospital.
5 injured at A's game by 'celebratory' gunfire in Oakland
Five people were injured by what Oakland police described as "celebratory gunfire" after the Oakland A's game and July 4th fireworks display at the Coliseum.
Five people were injured by what Oakland police described as "celebratory gunfire" after the Oakland A's game and July 4th fireworks display at the Coliseum.
Child shot in Oakland
Oakland police were investigating a Fourth of July shooting that sent a child to the hospital.
Oakland police were investigating a Fourth of July shooting that sent a child to the hospital.
Oakland's illegal firework hotline goes down as emergency crews contain flames around Bay Area
Emergency crews were busy responding to flare-ups all over the Bay Area caused by illegal fireworks. Oakland's hotline set up for residents to report illegal fireworks was full, and people were unable to leave tips.
Emergency crews were busy responding to flare-ups all over the Bay Area caused by illegal fireworks. Oakland's hotline set up for residents to report illegal fireworks was full, and people were unable to leave tips.
Woman, man found fatally shot inside Oakland home
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were found fatally shot early Monday inside a home in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were found fatally shot early Monday inside a home in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.
Alameda family convicted of food stamp fraud through Oakland convenience store
An Alameda family has been convicted of defrauding the government of food stamp money. The crime allegedly occurred from the convenience store the family owned on International Boulevard in Oakland.
An Alameda family has been convicted of defrauding the government of food stamp money. The crime allegedly occurred from the convenience store the family owned on International Boulevard in Oakland.
'Justice4Lolo:' Vigil held for Oakland bystander killed amid police chase
A vigil was held on Thursday for Lolomanaia "Lolo" Soakai, who was killed after a deadly Oakland police chase along International Avenue. In a tragic chain of events, the suspect being pursued, crashed into a row of motorcycles, which landed on top of Soakai, who was eating a burrito at a taco truck.
A vigil was held on Thursday for Lolomanaia "Lolo" Soakai, who was killed after a deadly Oakland police chase along International Avenue. In a tragic chain of events, the suspect being pursued, crashed into a row of motorcycles, which landed on top of Soakai, who was eating a burrito at a taco truck.