Oakland's COVID vaccination proof rules go into effect February 1
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Noodle Belly owner donates 10,000 KN95 masks to Oakland high school students
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
Crime, COVID concerns keep customers away from Oakland Chinatown
Crime and COVID concerns are hurting Oakland Chinatown businesses at a time when sidewalks would normally be packed with people shopping in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
Crime and COVID concerns are hurting Oakland Chinatown businesses at a time when sidewalks would normally be packed with people shopping in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
Oakland soul food gem Brown Sugar Kitchen closes after 15 years
Oakland's famed soul food restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen has closed its doors for good after nearly 15 years in business.
Oakland's famed soul food restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen has closed its doors for good after nearly 15 years in business.
Support dog stolen on day homeless man moves into new place in Oakland
Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.
Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.
Video shows elderly woman being shoved to ground in downtown Oakland
Police are searching for an elderly Asian woman who was assaulted in downtown Oakland on Monday.
Police are searching for an elderly Asian woman who was assaulted in downtown Oakland on Monday.
Elderly woman shoved to ground in Oakland Chinatown, police looking for victim and attacker
Police in Oakland are searching for a person responsible for shoving an elderly woman in Chinatown this week.
Police in Oakland are searching for a person responsible for shoving an elderly woman in Chinatown this week.
Man wounded in Oakland shooting
A shooting in Oakland Tuesday morning left a man wounded, according to police.
A shooting in Oakland Tuesday morning left a man wounded, according to police.
Oakland police seek public's help in locating missing 90-year-old woman
Oakland police asked the public's help in locating a 90-year-old woman who's been missing since Monday morning.
Oakland police asked the public's help in locating a 90-year-old woman who's been missing since Monday morning.
Oakland School for the Arts temporarily shuts down for COVID
Oakland School for the Arts has shutdown for the remainder of the week, blaming staff shortages because of quarantines.
Oakland School for the Arts has shutdown for the remainder of the week, blaming staff shortages because of quarantines.
Oakland Unified blames supply chain issues on masks but says student demands being met
Blaming supply chain issues, the Oakland Unified School District on Sunday responded to a petition circulated among district high school students last week, threatening to stop coming to school if the district doesn't do a better job of protecting students from COVID-19.
Blaming supply chain issues, the Oakland Unified School District on Sunday responded to a petition circulated among district high school students last week, threatening to stop coming to school if the district doesn't do a better job of protecting students from COVID-19.
Oakland school officials say teachers should be in classroom following 'sickout'
Over 500 Oakland teachers held a sickout on Friday to protest the district's handling of COVID protocols. OUSD expects them to be back at work on Monday.
Over 500 Oakland teachers held a sickout on Friday to protest the district's handling of COVID protocols. OUSD expects them to be back at work on Monday.
Student test scores, graduation rates decline during pandemic
New data from the California Department of Education shows a decline in student test scores during the past year of the pandemic.
New data from the California Department of Education shows a decline in student test scores during the past year of the pandemic.
Amy Schneider 1st woman to top $1M in 'Jeopardy!' winnings
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is also the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show’s history and the woman with the longest winning streak.
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is also the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show’s history and the woman with the longest winning streak.
Family suspects sheriff's deputy recruit's killing was random act of senseless violence
The sister and the girlfriend of David Nguyen told KTVU he was loving, hard-working and giving.
The sister and the girlfriend of David Nguyen told KTVU he was loving, hard-working and giving.
District says unauthorized Oakland teacher 'sickout' technically 'illegal'
Oakland teachers staged a ‘sickout’ Friday that saw 500 teachers staying out of class and forcing the school district to close 12 schools for the day.
Oakland teachers staged a ‘sickout’ Friday that saw 500 teachers staying out of class and forcing the school district to close 12 schools for the day.
Fatal shooting near Oakland elementary school
An Oakland man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening near a school in East Oakland, police said.
An Oakland man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening near a school in East Oakland, police said.
Judge says no immediate end to federal oversight of Oakland police
A judge told the Oakland Police Department that it shows signs of improving but he saw no immediate end to federal oversight of the department, which has stretched on for nearly two decades.
A judge told the Oakland Police Department that it shows signs of improving but he saw no immediate end to federal oversight of the department, which has stretched on for nearly two decades.
Rally held in Oakland to remember Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
OUSD warns of possible teacher sickout amid omicron surge
The Oakland Unified School District on Thursday warned parents that some educators may be planning what they described as an "illegal" sickout amid skyrocketing COVID cases seen across the region, according to an email sent to families.
The Oakland Unified School District on Thursday warned parents that some educators may be planning what they described as an "illegal" sickout amid skyrocketing COVID cases seen across the region, according to an email sent to families.



















