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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland Tech Company Works to Bridge the Digital Divide Through Virtual Reality
Former teacher turned tech entrepreneur, Kai Fraizer, creates virtual field trips for children through the use of virtual reality.
Former teacher turned tech entrepreneur, Kai Fraizer, creates virtual field trips for children through the use of virtual reality.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland mother says 19-year-old daughter was target of apparent pimps
An Oakland mother says her 19-year-old daughter was the target of apparent pimps who tried to kidnap her.
An Oakland mother says her 19-year-old daughter was the target of apparent pimps who tried to kidnap her.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loved ones, remember life of slain Alameda sheriff's recruit
Family and friends on Monday honored the life of 28-year-old Alameda County sheriff's recruit David Nguyen.
Family and friends on Monday honored the life of 28-year-old Alameda County sheriff's recruit David Nguyen.
Powerful winds inflict damage in Bay Area
It was a chaotic day for many across the Bay Area as strong winds reached more than 90 mph in some areas and knocked down trees in others.
It was a chaotic day for many across the Bay Area as strong winds reached more than 90 mph in some areas and knocked down trees in others.
Man arrested for unprovoked deadly Oakland shooting
Oakland police have arrested a man they say walked down a street, screaming that he was going to shoot someone, then killed a man in an unprovoked attack and fired on firefighters.
Oakland police have arrested a man they say walked down a street, screaming that he was going to shoot someone, then killed a man in an unprovoked attack and fired on firefighters.
Oakland teachers threaten to strike over COVID safety protocol as deadline looms
The Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association, which represents teachers, held negotiations late Friday night, hoping to beat a midnight deadline set by the union to avoid a strike vote.
The Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association, which represents teachers, held negotiations late Friday night, hoping to beat a midnight deadline set by the union to avoid a strike vote.
Thousands of Oakland teachers threaten to strike over COVID protocol
Teachers in Oakland say they want to keep schools open, but also want to ensure they are safe for teachers and students amid the latest COVID surge.
Teachers in Oakland say they want to keep schools open, but also want to ensure they are safe for teachers and students amid the latest COVID surge.
Oakland police seek help in locating teen who ran away
Oakland police said 14-year-old Ava Cress was last seen Wednesday at 3:07 p.m. in the area of Mountain Boulevard and Joaquin Miller Road.
Oakland police said 14-year-old Ava Cress was last seen Wednesday at 3:07 p.m. in the area of Mountain Boulevard and Joaquin Miller Road.
Package at Oakland federal building rendered safe; authorities say suspicious device was 'hoax'
A federal building in downtown Oakland was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a possible explosive device was found, but ended up being a hoax, authorities said.
A federal building in downtown Oakland was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a possible explosive device was found, but ended up being a hoax, authorities said.