Tragic chain of events devastate Tongan community after deadly Oakland police chase
Community members held signs along International Boulevard asking for “Justice4Lolo” and for the city to do more to prevent sideshows and enhance traffic safety.
Community members held signs along International Boulevard asking for “Justice4Lolo” and for the city to do more to prevent sideshows and enhance traffic safety.
Oakland nonprofit that helps youth targeted twice by thieves in recent months
A nonprofit in Oakland has been targeted by thieves twice in recent months. In both cases, criminals went after the group's van. It played a crucial role in its mission to help students.
A nonprofit in Oakland has been targeted by thieves twice in recent months. In both cases, criminals went after the group's van. It played a crucial role in its mission to help students.
Oakland A's get approval from state agency to use port for stadium
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted Thursday to move the Oakland A's stadium project forward at Howard Terminal.
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted Thursday to move the Oakland A's stadium project forward at Howard Terminal.
Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Chair thrown at meeting where Oakland school board rejects re-opening schools for 3rd time
Oakland Unified School District's board of education once again rejected a proposal to save some schools already slated for closure or consolidation. The district meeting became confrontational when a chair was thrown toward the stage where board members sat.
Oakland Unified School District's board of education once again rejected a proposal to save some schools already slated for closure or consolidation. The district meeting became confrontational when a chair was thrown toward the stage where board members sat.
Vote on Oakland A's ballpark project goes before key state agency
The state agency that oversees the Bay Area's ports is set to vote Thursday on a measure that could move the Oakland A's stadium project forward or stop it in its tracks.
The state agency that oversees the Bay Area's ports is set to vote Thursday on a measure that could move the Oakland A's stadium project forward or stop it in its tracks.
2 Oakland cops involved in deadly chase stripped of badge and gun, placed on administrative leave
Two Oakland police officers who were chasing after a sideshow suspect that caused a deadly crash have had their police powers revoked amid allegations of "irregularities and discrepancies" in their actions, the police chief said Wednesday.
Two Oakland police officers who were chasing after a sideshow suspect that caused a deadly crash have had their police powers revoked amid allegations of "irregularities and discrepancies" in their actions, the police chief said Wednesday.
Oakland police chase suspect, flee scene after deadly crash, sources say
Two rookie Oakland police officers chased the driver of a Nissan 350Z they said was involved in a sideshow event, prompting a deadly crash before fleeing the scene without helping anyone who was injured, two sources with knowledge of the department told KTVU.
Two rookie Oakland police officers chased the driver of a Nissan 350Z they said was involved in a sideshow event, prompting a deadly crash before fleeing the scene without helping anyone who was injured, two sources with knowledge of the department told KTVU.
Oakland school board votes - again - to keep school closures in place
The Oakland Unified School District board voted 4 to 2 Wednesday to rescind a resolution called "Community not Closures" to re-open some closed schools.
The Oakland Unified School District board voted 4 to 2 Wednesday to rescind a resolution called "Community not Closures" to re-open some closed schools.
2 arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting at West Oakland BART station
BART police arrested a man and a woman Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in a shooting Saturday at the West Oakland BART station that left one victim with minor injuries, according to the transit agency.
BART police arrested a man and a woman Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in a shooting Saturday at the West Oakland BART station that left one victim with minor injuries, according to the transit agency.
New mural in Oakland honors artists who've helped the community
Oakland has a new mural honoring artists who've made a difference in the community and passed the torch on to the next generation of artists.
Oakland has a new mural honoring artists who've made a difference in the community and passed the torch on to the next generation of artists.
Oakland veterinary hospital to reopen following abrupt closure last spring
Oakland's Montclair Veterinary Hospital, made headlines in April when it abruptly closed its doors, leaving pet owners stunned. People and their pets will be happy to hear the vet hospital is reopening July 5.
Oakland's Montclair Veterinary Hospital, made headlines in April when it abruptly closed its doors, leaving pet owners stunned. People and their pets will be happy to hear the vet hospital is reopening July 5.
Oakland photographer raising awareness on issues like climate change through billboard campaign
An Oakland photographer is hoping to raise awareness about climate change and the housing crisis through a series of billboards.
An Oakland photographer is hoping to raise awareness about climate change and the housing crisis through a series of billboards.
Bystander killed in crash caused by driver involved in Oakland sideshow, cops say
Relatives brought balloons to a growing memorial for Lolomanaia Soakai, a bystander killed by a car whose driver had been involved in a sideshow in East Oakland.
Relatives brought balloons to a growing memorial for Lolomanaia Soakai, a bystander killed by a car whose driver had been involved in a sideshow in East Oakland.
19-year-old arrested after 1 dies, 3 injured in Oakland 'sideshow' collision
A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter after a man died and three other men were injured in Oakland this weekend in a tragedy that is related to an illegal sideshow event, police said.
A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter after a man died and three other men were injured in Oakland this weekend in a tragedy that is related to an illegal sideshow event, police said.
Richmond man found shot in Oakland, dies at hospital
A man was shot to death on Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, officials said.
A man was shot to death on Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, officials said.
Deaf father killed while biking with his kids in Oakland hit-and-run
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a deaf bicyclist who was crossing an intersection with his two children.
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a deaf bicyclist who was crossing an intersection with his two children.
Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad is home for the summer, after achieving a 4.05 GPA his first year at Stanford
After achieving an astounding 4.05 grade-point average his first year at Stanford University, Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad has returned home for the summer to take care of Town business while giving much credit to his high school experience for his success so far, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
After achieving an astounding 4.05 grade-point average his first year at Stanford University, Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad has returned home for the summer to take care of Town business while giving much credit to his high school experience for his success so far, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Alameda County public defender pleads to free man with gang tattoos from Salvadorian jail
The Alameda County Public Defender's Office is calling on U.S. lawmakers and lawyers to help release Walter Cruz-Zavala, who has gang tattoos, from a jail in El Salvador – especially because he has the tattoos because of an American informant.
The Alameda County Public Defender's Office is calling on U.S. lawmakers and lawyers to help release Walter Cruz-Zavala, who has gang tattoos, from a jail in El Salvador – especially because he has the tattoos because of an American informant.
Commercial building burns in Oakland
A commercial building lit on fire in Oakland.
A commercial building lit on fire in Oakland.