Alameda County DA reinstates mandatory minimum sentences for illegal gun possession
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's action comes after two school shootings last week at Skyline High School and Laney College.
Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
DHS shares details on ICE activity near Oakland elementary school
The ICE activity near 31st and Market streets had Oakland parents on high alert Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity
ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.
ICE agents spotted in West Oakland neighborhood near elementary school
Federal immigration agents were spotted Wednesday morning in a West Oakland neighborhood near an elementary school, district officials confirmed.
Oakland committee votes down expansion of Flock cameras amid heated debate
The Oakland Police Department sought approval to install up to 40 additional cameras as part of a proposed two-year contract extension.
Skyline High students protest gun violence after shootings rock Oakland campuses
Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.
Coach Beam murder suspect makes 1st court appearance in Oakland
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
Coach Beam concerned about security at Laney College before his death
Laney College Athletic Director John Beam had complained about security at the Oakland community college a day before he was shot to death on campus, according to student journalists at the Peralta Citizen.
Coach Beam's death sparks resurrection of gun enhancement charges
The shooting death of legendary football Coach John Beam at Laney College last week prompted the Alameda County District Attorney on Monday to announce she would seek to resurrect mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related convictions, reversing a trend by the ousted DA.
Oakland's Jack London Square poised for change with new law
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
Who is John Beam's alleged killer? Cedric Irving Jr. charged in coach's death
The Alameda County District Attorney on Monday charged a 27-year-old man following last week's shooting death of the legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.
NFL player drops to knees after victory to honor Coach John Beam
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright had a stunning moment Sunday night in a victory against the Minnesota Vikings when he intercepted a touchdown pass. And then he dropped to his knee to pay tribute to Coach John Beam.
Bay Area hit twice by the same storm system; new cold front arrives tonight
A storm system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area starting Sunday night.
Officials, residents react after shootings rock 2 Oakland schools
Oakland community members and leaders gathered in the wake of a pair of shootings at two city schools to condemn the deadly violence.
Oakland mourns John Beam: Tributes pour in for slain 'Last Chance U' coach
A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam, who was slain in a campus shooting.
Arrest made in double killing at East Oakland gas station
Authorities have made an arrest in a double homicide at a gas station in East Oakland that started with a fight.
John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.