OUSD officials say they're meeting students' COVID safety concerns amid boycott
Oakland Unified School District officials are negotiating with students who walked out or stayed home Tuesday due to safety concerns around COVID-19 and feel they are meeting students' demands, a district spokesman said.
Oakland Unified School District officials are negotiating with students who walked out or stayed home Tuesday due to safety concerns around COVID-19 and feel they are meeting students' demands, a district spokesman said.
Bay Area relief for Tonga
The island nation of Tonga's 106,000 residents have been devastated by the volcanic explosion which has covered much of its territory in ashes and disabled many vital systems.
The island nation of Tonga's 106,000 residents have been devastated by the volcanic explosion which has covered much of its territory in ashes and disabled many vital systems.
OUSD students threaten to skip classes if COVID safety concerns not addressed
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
Woman says French bulldog that was stolen at gunpoint is home safe
The owner of a French bulldog named "Dezzie" that was stolen at gunpoint on Park View Terrace and Montecito Avenue Thursday night posted on social media that her pet is safe at home.
The owner of a French bulldog named "Dezzie" that was stolen at gunpoint on Park View Terrace and Montecito Avenue Thursday night posted on social media that her pet is safe at home.
Driver killed after colliding with parked trailer in Oakland
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
Kaiser workers strike, saying healthcare giant 'dishonors the memory of Dr. King'
Kaiser Permanente employees in Oakland and Richmond are striking today, saying Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be a paid holiday.
Kaiser Permanente employees in Oakland and Richmond are striking today, saying Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be a paid holiday.
Questions linger after former Oakland football standout dies at Santa Rita Jail
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Reimbursement for at-home COVID test becomes available
Bay Area stores are facing a shortage of at-home COVID antigen tests, just as a new policy begins Saturday spurring demand by allowing people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home test kits purchased on or after January 15th.
Bay Area stores are facing a shortage of at-home COVID antigen tests, just as a new policy begins Saturday spurring demand by allowing people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home test kits purchased on or after January 15th.
French bulldog stolen from woman at gunpoint in Oakland
Police are investigating another stolen French bulldog in the Bay Area. This time, the dog was taken at gunpoint in Oakland, in the Adam’s Point neighborhood.
Police are investigating another stolen French bulldog in the Bay Area. This time, the dog was taken at gunpoint in Oakland, in the Adam’s Point neighborhood.
Slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit honored with procession by law enforcement
Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office.
Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office.
OUSD students in solidarity with teachers calling for more COVID protection
A sickout by Oakland students and teachers caused nine schools to close for the day on Thursday.
A sickout by Oakland students and teachers caused nine schools to close for the day on Thursday.
Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders
In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.
In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.
Bay Area teachers push for more remote options; state says that should be last resort
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
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.