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.

Student shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects in custody

A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.

Oakland hosts 1st 'Cocktail Week'

Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.

Oakland bakery launches sweet effort to help during government shutdown

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.

Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café

Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.

Girl dies, teen arrested following Oakland car crash

A teen girl died, and a teen boy was arrested following a Friday morning car crash just off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland, police said Monday.

Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy

Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.

Sabrina Landreth steps down from EBRPD, seeks legal counsel

Sabrina Landreth, the former city administrator of Oakland, has stepped down as general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District after four years. She is now seeking legal counsel.

California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students

In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.

Tariffs making Oakland Zoo's 'Glowfari' tickets more expensive this year

The Oakland Zoo is glowing bright once again for the holidays as its popular Glowfari event returns for its sixth season, transforming the zoo’s walking paths and exhibits into a wonderland of illuminated animals, insects, and Bay Area landmarks. But this year’s display comes at a higher price.

Vets and advocates keep an eye on government shutdown during Veteran's Day

Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.

CHP searching for suspect following pursuit in the East Bay

The California Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after they had been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say.

San Francisco, Oakland airports on FAA list of flight cuts

Airlines will phase in the cuts at the direction of the FAA, starting with eliminating 4% of flights at the 40 airports on Friday and working up to 10%, according to AP sources.

Bay Area airports, passengers brace for FAA-ordered flight reductions
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday added San Francisco Int'l Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to a list of 40 hubs that will see reduced flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.