Mills College to hold final commencement as independent women's school
Mills College will hold its last undergraduate commencement on Saturday as an independent women's college before merging with Northeastern University in July.
Mills College will hold its last undergraduate commencement on Saturday as an independent women's college before merging with Northeastern University in July.
Mills College deceived students with 'empty promises:' lawsuit
Two former Mills College students are suing the all-women's institution alleging the school “engaged in rampant deception” by merging with Northeastern University, according to a class action suit filed Wednesday in Alameda County.
Two former Mills College students are suing the all-women's institution alleging the school “engaged in rampant deception” by merging with Northeastern University, according to a class action suit filed Wednesday in Alameda County.
Health officials want residents to know about COVID-19 treatments
Eligibility for treatment is broader than many people think. It's not just for people who have illnesses such as cancer or diabetes, it includes people with depression and people from racial groups who are at higher risk for getting COVID-19.
Eligibility for treatment is broader than many people think. It's not just for people who have illnesses such as cancer or diabetes, it includes people with depression and people from racial groups who are at higher risk for getting COVID-19.
Fentanyl seized after drug deal intercepted near Oakland high school
A drug deal near a high school in West Oakland was intercepted by a task force that went on to seize fentanyl, heroin and $137,000 in cash.
A drug deal near a high school in West Oakland was intercepted by a task force that went on to seize fentanyl, heroin and $137,000 in cash.
Drugs, including 15 pounds of fentanyl, and $139K in cash seized from car at Oakland's McClymonds H.S.
15 pounds of fentanyl were seized from a car at Oakland's McClymonds High School by the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, officials say.
15 pounds of fentanyl were seized from a car at Oakland's McClymonds High School by the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, officials say.
Weekend crime wave torments Oakland
It was another violent weekend in Oakland. Police are investigating two dozen armed robberies. In most cases, a knife or gun was used.
It was another violent weekend in Oakland. Police are investigating two dozen armed robberies. In most cases, a knife or gun was used.
Alleged drunk drivers crash into East Bay cops hours apart
Surveillance video released Monday shows a driver running a red light and broadsiding an Alameda County sheriff's deputy in Oakland.
Surveillance video released Monday shows a driver running a red light and broadsiding an Alameda County sheriff's deputy in Oakland.
Man found fatally shot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in hills
Oakland police homicide investigators are trying to determine what happened to a man who was found fatally shot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the hills.
Oakland police homicide investigators are trying to determine what happened to a man who was found fatally shot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the hills.
3 arrested in Oakland robbery spike over weekend
The Oakland Police Department on Monday said the city saw a spike in armed robberies over the weekend.
The Oakland Police Department on Monday said the city saw a spike in armed robberies over the weekend.
Oakland gets $4.7M to clean up Wood Street homeless encampment
The state will allocate $4.7 million to help improve conditions at the Oakland homeless encampment on Wood Street.
The state will allocate $4.7 million to help improve conditions at the Oakland homeless encampment on Wood Street.
Drunk driver slams into Alameda County deputy: 'Thankful nobody died'
An Alameda County Sheriff deputy is in the hospital after being hit by a drunk driver early Sunday morning in Oakland.
An Alameda County Sheriff deputy is in the hospital after being hit by a drunk driver early Sunday morning in Oakland.
Oakland First Fridays fill street where Cinco de Mayo sideshow chaos erupted
Businesses in Oakland anticipated another chaotic night in the Uptown District, as the streets were bustling with Oakland First Fridays vendors and visitors.
Businesses in Oakland anticipated another chaotic night in the Uptown District, as the streets were bustling with Oakland First Fridays vendors and visitors.
Hundreds show up for sideshows across Bay Area cities on Cinco de Mayo
Sideshows cropped up throughout the Bay Area – in Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa – on Cinco de Mayo, as crowds whipped out their cell phones to watch cars doing donuts and driving recklessly on city streets.
Sideshows cropped up throughout the Bay Area – in Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa – on Cinco de Mayo, as crowds whipped out their cell phones to watch cars doing donuts and driving recklessly on city streets.
Oakland restaurant owner robbed at gunpoint outside eatery, video shows
An Oakland restaurant owner was robbed right outside his business in the Dimond District.
An Oakland restaurant owner was robbed right outside his business in the Dimond District.
Oakland police release photo of car sought in connection with deadly Lake Merritt stabbing
Oakland police are still searching for the suspect who carried out a fatal stabbing near Lake Merritt.
Oakland police are still searching for the suspect who carried out a fatal stabbing near Lake Merritt.
Oakland animal shelter's full; urgent need for homes for large dogs
The kennels at Oakland's animal shelter are at capacity due to an unprecedented number of large dogs coming in.
The kennels at Oakland's animal shelter are at capacity due to an unprecedented number of large dogs coming in.
Former Oakland Army base may house about 1,000 homeless residents
Roughly 1,000 homeless residents of Oakland may soon be able to find shelter on the city's former Army base following a resolution approved Tuesday by the City Council.
Roughly 1,000 homeless residents of Oakland may soon be able to find shelter on the city's former Army base following a resolution approved Tuesday by the City Council.
George Floyd demonstrators sue Alameda County Sheriff over tear gas, grenade use
More than two dozen demonstrators who attended George Floyd rallies have filed a new civil rights suit against the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, saying the deputies' use of tear gas, hand grenades, FN 303 projectiles and 40 mm direct-impact munitions was indiscriminate, illegal and should never happen again.
More than two dozen demonstrators who attended George Floyd rallies have filed a new civil rights suit against the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, saying the deputies' use of tear gas, hand grenades, FN 303 projectiles and 40 mm direct-impact munitions was indiscriminate, illegal and should never happen again.
Oakland May Gain Its First Undergraduate HBCU
Paul Quinn College's President Michael Sorrell talks with KTVU's Alex Savidge on the college looking to expand to Oakland
Paul Quinn College's President Michael Sorrell talks with KTVU's Alex Savidge on the college looking to expand to Oakland
Oakland council president urges crackdown after 4 killed near Lake Merritt
By day, the stretch of Lakeshore Avenue is popular spot for joggers and dog walkers. By night, though, it's become a haven for mayhem and bloodshed.
By day, the stretch of Lakeshore Avenue is popular spot for joggers and dog walkers. By night, though, it's become a haven for mayhem and bloodshed.