Oakland Amber Alert suspects charged with kidnapping and assault
Several family members of a child who was abducted in Oakland this week are now facing charges by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Several Bay Area cities among worst cities to start a business
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Woman shot near Oakland's Fox Theater recounts harrowing experience
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
Oakland smoke shop busted for selling marijuana, flavored tobacco without license
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Person shot dead in broad daylight on Oakland's International Boulevard
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
Too Short reps Oakland pride with performance at Ballers game
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Baby and father rescued from Oakland fire, 20 displaced
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
$100 million raised to revitalize East Oakland
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Oakland shooting and standoff ends with suspect's arrest
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
Oakland school board reverses afterschool cuts, after massive backlash
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
Oakland Unified school board to vote on reversing its decision to cut afterschool programs
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
Barbara Lee sworn in as 52nd mayor of Oakland, which faces $270M budget deficit
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Child on bicycle hit by car and injured in Oakland
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
Loaded shotgun found by CHP after Oakland pursuit
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.
Oakland triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
Oakland Fire to operate all fire stations for first time in 20 years
For the first time in more than two decades, every firehouse in Oakland will be open, making sure every corner of the city is fully covered in time for the start of wildfire season.
9th Circuit: Oakland police can be held responsible for injuring bystanders in reckless pursuits
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Oakland police can be held responsible when bystanders are injured, or killed, during reckless pursuits.