Oakland police headquarters could become affordable housing
The nine-story Oakland Police Department headquarters could be torn down and replaced with affordable housing.
The nine-story Oakland Police Department headquarters could be torn down and replaced with affordable housing.
Bay Area Catholic schools see jump in enrollment after years of decline
Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too.
Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too.
1 firefighter still in hospital following West Oakland blaze
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
Mystery Highland Hospital patient with tattoos ID'd; daughter comes forward
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
Rebecca Kaplan announces bid for Alameda County supervisor
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.
Highland Hospital needs help identifying man with distinctive tattoos
Officials at Highland Hospital in Oakland put out a plea to identify a man who showed up without any identification. They're hoping someone will recognize him because he has distinctive tattoos.
Officials at Highland Hospital in Oakland put out a plea to identify a man who showed up without any identification. They're hoping someone will recognize him because he has distinctive tattoos.
'One last hurrah:' The nation says goodbye to NFL great John Madden in Oakland
Tickets to John Madden's celebration of life cost $32.14 which was the winning score when Madden led the Raiders to their 1977 Super Bowl victory. All of the proceeds will support educational opportunities to Bay Area youth.
Tickets to John Madden's celebration of life cost $32.14 which was the winning score when Madden led the Raiders to their 1977 Super Bowl victory. All of the proceeds will support educational opportunities to Bay Area youth.
Oakland police make arrests, impound cars after sideshow
Oakland police arrested three people, recovered two firearms, and impounded three vehicles in response to an illegal sideshow that officers say turned violent over the weekend.
Oakland police arrested three people, recovered two firearms, and impounded three vehicles in response to an illegal sideshow that officers say turned violent over the weekend.
Elderly man attacked in Oakland Chinatown; son and bystander hurt while helping
Oakland police said a man was arrested for elder abuse and battery charges in a Chinatown attack on Friday.
Oakland police said a man was arrested for elder abuse and battery charges in a Chinatown attack on Friday.
Oakland activist vows encampment cleanup, safety, and accountability as mayor
An Oakland activist who's a harsh critic of the city's approach to the homeless crisis announces his plan to run for mayor in November.
An Oakland activist who's a harsh critic of the city's approach to the homeless crisis announces his plan to run for mayor in November.
Memorial service held for former Oakland Raiders coach, NFL great John Madden
A public memorial service was held Monday evening for John Madden, the legendary former Oakland Raiders coach and NFL broadcaster.
A public memorial service was held Monday evening for John Madden, the legendary former Oakland Raiders coach and NFL broadcaster.
John Madden's son speaks ahead of dad's memorial
NFL legend and Bay Area native John Madden will be honored Monday night in Oakland at a public memorial. His son, Mike Madden, spoke about his dad before the big event.
NFL legend and Bay Area native John Madden will be honored Monday night in Oakland at a public memorial. His son, Mike Madden, spoke about his dad before the big event.
Boat catches fire in Oakland sending thick plume of smoke into air
A thick plume of smoke could be seen in Oakland on Saturday after a boat on a trailer caught on fire.
A thick plume of smoke could be seen in Oakland on Saturday after a boat on a trailer caught on fire.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
West Oakland grocery store's closure leaves void, concerns of food desert
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
California assemblymember proposes bill mandating businesses require employees get vaccinated
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) is among California lawmakers introducing legislation to mandate all businesses require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She says this is the way out of the pandemic's perpetual uncertainly that has persisted for nearly two years.
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) is among California lawmakers introducing legislation to mandate all businesses require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She says this is the way out of the pandemic's perpetual uncertainly that has persisted for nearly two years.
Former Air Force sergeant pleads guilty in shooting of Oakland federal officer
A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant pleaded guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Federal Protective Service officer and wounding of a second security officer in Oakland in 2020.
A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant pleaded guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Federal Protective Service officer and wounding of a second security officer in Oakland in 2020.
West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing
West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing.
West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing.
State bill aims to give OUSD $10M without required obligation to close schools
Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.
Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.
Alameda County coroner working through backlog of autopsies
At the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau, tucked in a eucalyptus grove in the Oakland hills, there's now a backlog of autopsies.
At the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau, tucked in a eucalyptus grove in the Oakland hills, there's now a backlog of autopsies.