Man who attacked Oakland Chinatown leader awaits fate

James Lee Ramsey pleaded no contest earlier this year to assault for attacking Carl Chan from behind near 8th and Broadway in downtown Oakland in April.

Oakland Coliseum's exciting future could involve new NFL team, WNBA

With the Raiders and Golden State Warriors gone from the Oakland Coliseum, and the A's likely leaving there too, the question is what will take their places?

Oakland chooses African-American group to develop Coliseum

The Oakland City Council unanimously voted to move forward with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.

Couple's dreams shattered after Oakland mother is killed in Lake Merritt shooting

Candles and balloons were placed at Oakland's Lake Merritt less than one week after a young woman was shot and killed during a night out with friends.

Oakland mayor announces bold rental assistance pilot program

200 Oakland families will each get ongoing support, averaging $750 a month, for up to 18 months, to reduce their rents by 50%.

New free option for Oakland bulk waste disposal

A new program in Oakland just launched that created free options for residents to get rid of bulky waste.

Double shooting near Oakland's Lake Merritt

A man and woman were shot near Lake Merritt early Monday morning, just days after a deadly shooting at the Oakland landmark.

Double shooting: Mother and daughter shot in Oakland

A mother and daughter were shot late Sunday night in Oakland, police said, and video at the scene showed that a window at their home was blown out. 

California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher

Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own. 

Racist graffiti found in Oakland, protest against hate in Los Gatos

Racist graffiti was discovered at a market in Oakland's Chinatown and 2,500 people marched in Los Gatos against hate speech and hate crimes.

Woman, 22, dies days after shooting at Lake Merritt

A woman who was struck by gunfire on Lakeshore Avenue early Thursday died from her injuries Saturday afternoon.

Killings soar in Oakland but how many cases are being solved?

Homicides are soaring in Oakland with 119 killings and counting in 2021. But a mere 29 have been solved — a number that is far lower than the state average.

Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership

The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.

2 convicted in deadly Oakland Starbucks laptop theft

Two men were convicted in the death of a man in Oakland who was trying to retrieve his stolen laptop. A third man was found guilty of robbery in the case.

Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor

Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.