Suspect arrested in armed robberies of UPS drivers

A suspect has been arrested in a series of armed robberies of UPS drivers in Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.

Oakland police describe Lake Merritt police strategy to combat crime

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday described the violence that occurred during the Christmas holiday weekend, including the city's 134th homicide of the year, an officer-involved shooting and other shootings, robberies and armed carjackings.

Oakland: No injuries in officer-involved shooting on 'violent Friday'

On what police described as a "violent Friday," an Oakland police officer discharged his firearm when responding to a call regarding an armed suspect, but the suspect was not struck and no one was injured, police said.

Oakland police graduates 25 new recruits

Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said the new officers include six women and 19 men, and nine of the recruits are from the city of Oakland.

Suspect charged with murder for allegedly hitting homeless man with skateboard as he slept

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly using a skateboard to hit a homeless man on the head repeatedly while he slept on a sidewalk in Oakland earlier this month, Alameda County prosecutors said.

Last surviving dog rescued from ex-NFL Michael Vick's dog fighting ring dies in Oakland

The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over." 

Oakland to require proof of vaccination for indoor spaces like bars, coffee shops, gyms

Under Oakland's new emergency ordinance, customers must show proof of vaccination upon entry to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, clubs, theaters, gyms, and senior centers.

National Geographic names Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad among select group of youth changemakers worldwide

A teen from Oakland, who has received national attention for his achievements both in the classroom and in his community, was now being recognized as one of 25 young people around the world inspiring global change.

Holiday travel picking up at Oakland airport

In Oakland, airport officials expect its busiest traveling day to be on Thursday and the day after Christmas for return flights.

Patients, providers say UCSF affiliation with Children's Hospital means worse care for East Bay families

My'Wayna Stamps and her mother are among 30 sources whom KTVU interviewed, or listened to at public meetings, for this story.  Their complaints have been building for the last seven years, ever since Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff poured $200 million into the partnership between the University of California San Francisco and Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Oakland police safely locate missing at-risk teen girl

Kyla Peterson, the 15-year-old girl who ran away from home Thursday, has been safely located, police said Saturday morning.

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland in Oakland returns

For the next two weeks, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland will stay open until 7 p.m. for its Fairy Winterland holiday event.

Search underway for missing Oakland teenager Kyla Peterson
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15-year-old Kyla Peterson was last seen Thursday night on Coolidge Avenue. She is describe as a black female, 5'2", weighing around 100 pounds.

Environmental impact report outlines some problems with Oakland A's stadium plan

The final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Oakland A's ballpark at Howard Terminal was released by Oakland city officials Friday morning.

Oakland to consider vaccine ordinance as omicron spreads

Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Oakland Coliseum developer aims to bring 30,000 living wage jobs to East Oakland

Oakland city leaders announced their vision Thursday for the Oakland Coliseum site where they see 30,000 more residents employed as the site is redeveloped.

Oakland Coliseum developer aims to bring 30,000 living wage jobs to East Oakland
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Oakland city leaders announced their vision Thursday for the Oakland Coliseum site where they see 30,000 more residents employed as the site is redeveloped.