Congestion at the Port of Oakland part of worldwide issue
Though the Federal Maritime Commission has opened up an investigation into the congestion, consumers might be out of luck finding what they want during the holiday shopping season. KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Though the Federal Maritime Commission has opened up an investigation into the congestion, consumers might be out of luck finding what they want during the holiday shopping season. KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Trustees of Mills College approve merger with Northeastern University
Mills College in Oakland is merging with Northeastern University following approval Tuesday by the Mills College board of trustees.
Mills College in Oakland is merging with Northeastern University following approval Tuesday by the Mills College board of trustees.
Oakland leaders push to start 'urgently needed' MACRO program, create oversight
Fire Chief Reginald Freeman said the "very optimistic hope" is for Oakland's MACRO program to be on the street in early November 2021 and as late as February 2022.
Fire Chief Reginald Freeman said the "very optimistic hope" is for Oakland's MACRO program to be on the street in early November 2021 and as late as February 2022.
Family of crash victim killed along I-80 in Berkeley says he was dedicated to his two sons
The parents of one of the victims of a crash along I-80 in Berkeley this weekend say he was a great father, supporting his sons by working as a barber.
The parents of one of the victims of a crash along I-80 in Berkeley this weekend say he was a great father, supporting his sons by working as a barber.
FBI agent with US Marshals task force fatally shoots person in Oakland
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday by an FBI agent, who is part of a U.S. Marshals task force.
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday by an FBI agent, who is part of a U.S. Marshals task force.
Oakland family lucky to be alive after being hit by DUI suspect
Keren Martinez said she's in pain, but counting her blessings after her minivan was broadsided by a speeding, drunk driver in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
Keren Martinez said she's in pain, but counting her blessings after her minivan was broadsided by a speeding, drunk driver in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland high school teacher makes plea to help save her school's swim program
An Oakland Technical High School physical education teacher has launched an effort to help save the school's popular swim program.
An Oakland Technical High School physical education teacher has launched an effort to help save the school's popular swim program.
Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 14-year-old girl
Oakland police are asking the public's help in finding a 14-year-old Oakland girl described as a runaway who was last seen Friday morning at Oakland Technical High School.
Oakland police are asking the public's help in finding a 14-year-old Oakland girl described as a runaway who was last seen Friday morning at Oakland Technical High School.
CHP begins assisting Oakland police Sunday
The California Highway Patrol will begin patrolling the streets of Oakland on Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol will begin patrolling the streets of Oakland on Sunday.
Report of rodents temporarily closes county social service office in Oakland
The Alameda County Social Services Agency has temporarily closed its office at the Eastmont Town Center in Oakland because staff reported rodents in the building, a spokeswoman for the agency said Friday.
The Alameda County Social Services Agency has temporarily closed its office at the Eastmont Town Center in Oakland because staff reported rodents in the building, a spokeswoman for the agency said Friday.
Oakland Athletics pitcher Jake Diekman requests restraining order against neighbor
A frightening encounter between the wife of Oakland Athletics pitcher Jake Diekman and a mentally ill man has prompted the major league player to request a restraining order.
A frightening encounter between the wife of Oakland Athletics pitcher Jake Diekman and a mentally ill man has prompted the major league player to request a restraining order.
New concerns over Oakland A's Howard Terminal stadium proposal
The Oakland A’s continue to battle for a ballpark at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square, but city leaders highlighted some issues that the team will have to address before building can ever begin.
The Oakland A’s continue to battle for a ballpark at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square, but city leaders highlighted some issues that the team will have to address before building can ever begin.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry bring colorful bus filled with food, books to Oakland
The new colorful bus will serve about 50,000 meals to Oakland families over the next year.
The new colorful bus will serve about 50,000 meals to Oakland families over the next year.
Councilwoman proposes 2 police academies to stem loss of officers
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Bay Area synagogues hold outdoor in-person services for Rosh Hashanah
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Driver held on suspicion of DUI in deadly wrong-way crash on I-80 near Bay Bridge
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
Oakland police seeks public's help in locating missing 81-year-old
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Meet the creators behind the first ever drone light show at an MLB game
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 18-year-old woman
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.