Man charged in shootout with Oakland police near Manzanita Park
The man was charged with attempted murder, assault on a police officer and arson in connection with the Sunday confrontation.
The man was charged with attempted murder, assault on a police officer and arson in connection with the Sunday confrontation.
Oakland woman takes first steps after crash involving kid drivers
An Oakland woman critically injured when a car driven by two young children struck her is back on her feet one month after the crash, marking a major milestone in her recovery.
An Oakland woman critically injured when a car driven by two young children struck her is back on her feet one month after the crash, marking a major milestone in her recovery.
Oakland fire crews rescue 1 person, 3 dogs near West Oakland BART track
Firefighters rescued one person and three dogs from an RV fire in West Oakland on Tuesday morning as flames were seen underneath the tracks of the West Oakland BART train rushing by.
Firefighters rescued one person and three dogs from an RV fire in West Oakland on Tuesday morning as flames were seen underneath the tracks of the West Oakland BART train rushing by.
Labor Day rally in SF: Young people's concerns about entering workforce
Changes in the economy with job cuts in the private and government sectors, as well as the rise of AI, has added to the uncertainty of young people entering the workforce. At a Labor Day rally in San Francisco, some participants shared their thoughts and concerns.
Changes in the economy with job cuts in the private and government sectors, as well as the rise of AI, has added to the uncertainty of young people entering the workforce. At a Labor Day rally in San Francisco, some participants shared their thoughts and concerns.
Man found fatally shot in Oakland's Elmhurst neighborhood
The victim was discovered about 10:45 p.m. Friday in the 9300 block of Walter Avenue.
The victim was discovered about 10:45 p.m. Friday in the 9300 block of Walter Avenue.
What we know: Fire burns in downtown Oakland
A structure fire has broken out in the 600 block of Webster Street, in downtown Oakland. Fire crews are responding to the scene. This is what we know as of 2 p.m.
A structure fire has broken out in the 600 block of Webster Street, in downtown Oakland. Fire crews are responding to the scene. This is what we know as of 2 p.m.
Firefighters douse flames at burning building in Oakland, near Webster and 6th streets
A structure fire broke out at a building on Webster Street, in Oakland, between 6th and 7th Streets, early Wednesday afternoon.
A structure fire broke out at a building on Webster Street, in Oakland, between 6th and 7th Streets, early Wednesday afternoon.
Large fire burns in Downtown Oakland near Webster, 6th street
A structure fire has broken out in the 600 block of Webster Street, in downtown Oakland. Fire crews are responding to the scene.
A structure fire has broken out in the 600 block of Webster Street, in downtown Oakland. Fire crews are responding to the scene.
Oakland's Family Search Center reopens
Today marks the reopening of the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center and Family Search Center after three months of construction and improvements. The free community resource is open to anyone looking to trace their roots, explore historical records, or preserve treasured family photographs and recordings. Rudiger and Laurie Wolf, directors of the Oakland Family Search Center, give insight.
Today marks the reopening of the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center and Family Search Center after three months of construction and improvements. The free community resource is open to anyone looking to trace their roots, explore historical records, or preserve treasured family photographs and recordings. Rudiger and Laurie Wolf, directors of the Oakland Family Search Center, give insight.
Oakland leaders address illegal dumping, sideshows
Oakland city leaders gathered with residents in Montclair for a pre-planned community meeting focused on addressing illegal dumping, traffic crime, and general street conditions across the city.
Oakland city leaders gathered with residents in Montclair for a pre-planned community meeting focused on addressing illegal dumping, traffic crime, and general street conditions across the city.
Oakland community addresses crime concerns
Oakland community leaders gathered for a meeting to address recent crime, which included illegal dumping and crimes happening on the road.
Oakland community leaders gathered for a meeting to address recent crime, which included illegal dumping and crimes happening on the road.
Oakland shootout suspect is convicted sex offender with history of parole violations: court records
Authorities identified the suspect as 44-year-old Aleem Spencer, who was released from prison last year after serving 20 years.
Authorities identified the suspect as 44-year-old Aleem Spencer, who was released from prison last year after serving 20 years.
Oakland shootout suspect is convicted sex offender with history of parole violations
Police said a man who was released from prison last year after serving 20 years for a sex crime conviction engaged in a shootout with officers in Oakland on Sunday before setting a home on fire. Henry Lee reports
Police said a man who was released from prison last year after serving 20 years for a sex crime conviction engaged in a shootout with officers in Oakland on Sunday before setting a home on fire. Henry Lee reports
Family to be reunited with loved one's ashes stolen during Oakland car burglary
The ashes of Jill Smith were stolen Monday night from a rental car parked near the corner of 8th and Webster streets as a family member dined in a nearby restaurant.
The ashes of Jill Smith were stolen Monday night from a rental car parked near the corner of 8th and Webster streets as a family member dined in a nearby restaurant.
Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles permanently closes doors on Monday
The Home of Chicken and Waffles will serve its final Southern comfort food dishes on Monday, bringing an end to a restaurant that has become a fixture in the Oakland community.
The Home of Chicken and Waffles will serve its final Southern comfort food dishes on Monday, bringing an end to a restaurant that has become a fixture in the Oakland community.
The AI boom and demand for data centers
Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University, gives insight.
Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University, gives insight.
Park reopens in Oakland after being shut down because of drugs, violence
A long-dormant green space in Oakland’s Sobrante Park neighborhood has officially reopened to the community, complete with new play structures, local artwork, and a renewed focus on youth and violence prevention.
A long-dormant green space in Oakland’s Sobrante Park neighborhood has officially reopened to the community, complete with new play structures, local artwork, and a renewed focus on youth and violence prevention.
Woman's ashes stolen in car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown
A woman's ashes were stolen during a car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown as her widower was having dinner.
A woman's ashes were stolen during a car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown as her widower was having dinner.
Oakland stabbing spree suspect refuses to leave jail cell for court
A homeless man was charged Thursday in a random spree of stabbings in Oakland that left a man dead and four other victims hurt.
A homeless man was charged Thursday in a random spree of stabbings in Oakland that left a man dead and four other victims hurt.
Oakland stabbing spree suspect had prior attacks, parole violations
The man arrested in a series of random stabbings in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood has been identified.
The man arrested in a series of random stabbings in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood has been identified.