Oakland families gather to remember murdered loved ones

An Oakland father who lost his 16-year old daughter led the gathering to address the violence happening across the city. To date, 113 people have been killed so far this year.

5 displaced by kitchen fire in East Oakland apartment

Five people lost their home Wednesday afternoon to what was likely an accidental fire in an East Oakland apartment building, fire officials said. 

Art stolen from Oakland gallery, theft caught on camera

An artist in Oakland is asking for the public's help after someone smashed through a gallery window allowing a thief to make off with one of his artworks. It happened Tuesday evening, just days before the local artist was scheduled to show his works at an opening, and the whole heist was captured on surveillance video.

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An artist in Oakland is asking for the public's help after a someone smashed through a gallery window allowing a thief to make off with one of his artworks. It happened Tuesday evening, just days before the local artist was scheduled to show his works at an opening, and the whole heist was captured on surveillance video.

Oakland accepting applications for second phase of guaranteed income pilot program

Oakland Resilient Families, as the pilot is called, began accepting applications Wednesday and will provide 300 families with a monthly benefit of $500 for 18 months, no strings attached.

Murder suspect allegedly ran over woman for vandalizing car

An enraged driver killed a woman by running her over after she vandalized his car in Oakland, according to authorities. 

Figures suggest pandemic has accelerated enrollment declines facing California school districts

The pandemic has accentuated and accelerated an already major concern about student enrollment in California schools, prompting state experts to urge school districts to act now to avert a looming fiscal cliff. 

Train carrying corrosive acid derails at Port of Oakland

Authorities said six train cars carrying sulfuric acid derailed at the Port of Oakland for unknown reason.

30 years since the Oakland Hills firestorm

Officially known as the Tunnel Fire, the blaze that broke out near the Caldecott tunnel, was one of the most devastating fires in the nation.

Protesters demand FBI to release video of deadly East Oakland shooting

Family members of an Oakland man who was shot and killed by FBI agents in September gathered once again on Saturday to demand the release of surveillance video of the shooting.

Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with AC Transit bus crashing into Oakland home

A high speed police chase Friday afternoon ended with a public bus slamming into a home in Oakland. The stolen car that California Highway Patrol was pursuing is believed to have caused the crash.

Stolen vehicle pursuit results in AC Transit bus crashing into Oakland home

An AC Transit bus ended up crashing into a building Friday afternoon after a vehicle involved in a pursuit crashed into the bus, officials say. Weapons have been recovered and at least one arrest was made. 

Air district to provide air filters for West Oakland residents

In an effort to mitigate the effects of wildfire-related air pollution, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will provide portable air filter units to vulnerable low-income residents in West Oakland, the district announced on Friday.