Man enters plea deal in death of Hayward police Sgt. Scott Lunger

An Oakland man entered a plea deal Tuesday with Alameda County prosecutors that may send him to prison for at least 50 years for killing Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger in 2015.

Report: Oakland saw slowest growth in rent prices in the U.S., has least expensive median rent in Bay Area

In a sign suggesting that rent prices in Oakland may be leveling out -- at least for now, a new report found the East Bay city saw the nation’s slowest growth in rent over the past year, as figures showed the city also had the least expensive median rent prices in the Bay Area. 

Shooting at spa near Lake Merritt in Oakland kills 1, wounds another

A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition following a shooting inside Kume Spa near Lake Merritt in Oakland along Grand Avenue on Tuesday.

Oakland schools don't have enough students and closures are necessary, district says

OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.

Oakland school board to review consolidation plan, as parents demand input

Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.

Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants

Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.

Oakland Unified won't require students to get vaccinated this year

Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.

Federal judge reduces sentence for Oakland terrorism defendant: report

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer re-sentenced Amer Al-Haggagi to slightly more than six years, down from the more than 16-year prison term he handed down in 2019.

Community outrage over potential Oakland school closure list

The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.

OUSD considers closing up to 13 schools permanently, school board member says

The Oakland Unified School District is considering as many as 13 schools to close permanently at the end of this school year, although the list, and decision to close any schools, is still tentative, according to the Oakland Unified School District.

Port of Oakland again at odds with neighbors

A proposed open air rock and gravel year near the Bay Bridge ports has raised concerns around pollution.

OUSD, teachers' union reach deal on COVID safety plan to avoid strike

The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.

Thieves use Caterpillar machine to rip out ATM at Oakland Wells Fargo

An automated teller machine was ripped from the side of a Wells Fargo bank in Oakland over the weekend, and it appeared the thieves used some heavy machinery to carry out the crime.

Oakland police tow 4 vehicles from sideshows with 200-plus cars

Out of more than 200 vehicles that Oakland police said were out on the street, officers towed four of them, arrested two people and recovered three firearms.

Oakland teachers' union, district closer to deal as negotiations go into overtime

Negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the Oakland Unified School District resumed at 4 p.m. Monday as both sides sought to find common ground on COVID safety protocols and avoid a teachers strike.