Homicide investigators in Oakland solve 10 cases in November

Oakland Police Department's homicide division has solved 10 cases in the past month. They reportedly assigned 6 more investigators to the department to help solve killings in the city.

Family pleads for help in solving case of slain Bay Area news security guard

The family of a retired police officer who was killed while working as a security guard for a television crew in Oakland made a public appeal for even the smallest clue to help solve the case.

Public memorial planned for slain Bay Area TV news security guard

The memorial service for Kevin Nishita is set for noon Thursday at the National Civic Auditorium located at 135 W San Carlos Street.

Oakland loses to NFL in court battle regarding Raiders

Oakland has lost a court battle against the NFL years after the football team's move to Las Vegas.

Mini Dachshund stolen from Oakland park is found; 2 suspects still on loose

A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.

Death toll climbs in Oakland; police investigate another homicide

Police on scene confirmed that a person had been killed about 4 a.m. at Castro and 14th streets off Interstate Highway 980.

Oakland police ask help locating at-risk, juvenile runaway

Oakland Police Department are asking for help from the public in locating an at-risk juvenile who they say ran away earlier this week. 

Councilwoman wants to offer $50K for officers to work in Oakland

Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao announced a new hiring incentive proposal that would offer $50,000 cash – to experienced officers who want to work for the Oakland Police Department.

Children's Hospital in Oakland receives $17M to study sickle cell

Scientists will use the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology on patients’ own blood stem cells to correct the mutated gene that causes sickle cell disease.

Dozens of companies seeking employees at job fair at Coliseum Thursday

Dozens of employers will be looking for employees Thursday at a job fair and exposition at the Oakland Coliseum, according to the Oakland Private Industry Council, a nonprofit that provides training and other employment services to employees and employers. 

Community invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan

A community celebration was being planned to honor late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Alameda earlier this month.      

Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127

Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.

Total cargo volume at Port of Oakland declines

Port officials said 43 percent fewer ships stopped this year at the Oakland port compared to numbers from October 2020.

Oakland cannabis businesses want to write off private security costs

Oakland cannabis businesses are asking for help following mass thefts at more than two dozen operations the week before Thanksgiving.

Oakland mayor, councilmembers push for more police in wake of violence

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.