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'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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID

23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday. 

2 charged in killing of young woman near Lake Merritt

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman during a robbery near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.

CHP to boost patrols this New Year's weekend

California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force this New Year's weekend, looking for drunk and unsafe drivers.

$15 million coming to Oakland International Airport for improvements

Oakland International Airport passengers and employees will likely see some improvements to the airport because it's getting $15 million in federal grant money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, said Wednesday.

New FBI affidavit reveals how woman smuggled deadly dose of fentanyl into Santa Rita Jail

A new FBI affidavit reveals how a 41-year-old woman died this spring in Santa Rita Jail – a fellow inmate gave her fentanyl, which she snuck into the facility by hiding in her private parts.