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.
Loved ones of slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit 'distraught' over freeway shooting death
The family and girlfriend of a slain 28-year-old recruit are "distraught" over his shooting death and the situation is "tough, very tough" for all of his colleagues, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. JD Nelson told KTVU on Wednesday.
The family and girlfriend of a slain 28-year-old recruit are "distraught" over his shooting death and the situation is "tough, very tough" for all of his colleagues, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. JD Nelson told KTVU on Wednesday.
Dead body found inside burned van in Oakland
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Alameda County Sheriff's recruit killed in freeway shooting near Bay Bridge toll plaza
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
Astounding number of teachers absent on 1st day back from winter break
San Francisco public schools re-opened from the winter break Monday with a big problem. The school district is reporting that 626 of its approximately 3,600 teachers were absent.
San Francisco public schools re-opened from the winter break Monday with a big problem. The school district is reporting that 626 of its approximately 3,600 teachers were absent.
Bay Area residents struggle to find OTC COVID test kits and testing sites
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
Oakland's Akintunde Ahmad is now a clothing designer, investing in his community and West Africa
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
San Francisco, Oakland police make arrests in early 2022 homicides
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
Oakland police make arrest in 2nd homicide of 2022
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.
Oakland's First Fridays canceled because of virus surge
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays have canceled the upcoming event scheduled for Jan. 7 due to the surge in coronavirus cases.
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays have canceled the upcoming event scheduled for Jan. 7 due to the surge in coronavirus cases.
'Put down your guns': Pastor pleads for peace following Oakland's 1st homicide of 2022
A pastor is pleading for peace after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed on New Year's in Oakland.
A pastor is pleading for peace after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed on New Year's in Oakland.
Returning holiday travelers face widespread flight delays, cancellations
Flight delays and cancellations on Sunday were reported across the county and here in the Bay Area. Airlines are blaming the issues on a combination of bad weather and staff shortages.
Flight delays and cancellations on Sunday were reported across the county and here in the Bay Area. Airlines are blaming the issues on a combination of bad weather and staff shortages.
Oakland marks 1st homicide of 2022 on New Year's
Oakland police began investigating the first homicide of 2022 on New Year's.
Oakland police began investigating the first homicide of 2022 on New Year's.
Community calls for accountability and unity at Oscar Grant vigil at Fruitvale BART Station
Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.
Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.
Oakland police ask public for help identifying cars seen casing cannabis dispensaries
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
Toll increases take effect on 7 Bay Area bridges
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
25 more shelter beds available this weekend at St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
John Madden, former Oakland Raiders coaching great and NFL legend, dies at 85
John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.
John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.