Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Anti-Asian hate crimes in California jumped 107%, attorney general says
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
California AG's wife among those seeking his Assembly seat
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Fred Zehnder, longtime KTVU news director, remembered as instrumental to building station's legacy
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
Oakland police chief laments city's reallocation of police funding, argues OPD stretched thin
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
Oakland Black Pride launches 'Queer Expo'
Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.
Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.
Police investigating West Oakland homicide shooting
Police say they are investigating a homicide shooting in West Oakland on Friday afternoon.
Police say they are investigating a homicide shooting in West Oakland on Friday afternoon.
Giant 300-foot crane sails under Golden Gate and Bay bridges
A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.
A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.
Oakland diverts $18M from police to violence-prevention programs
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
City of Oakland considering significant cuts to police department
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
Oakland Promise students treated to Hamilton performance at graduation
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
$17M of Oakland police budget may be shifted to department of violence prevention
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
Oakland police likely unaware they tear gassed elderly condominium neighbors, set garden on fire
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
Oakland police chief invited to Biden's anti-crime efforts on law-breaking gun dealers
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer, focusing on attacking gun violence, providing money to cities that need more police and offering community support.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer, focusing on attacking gun violence, providing money to cities that need more police and offering community support.
Giant crane on ship set to pass under Golden Gate Bridge Thursday morning
The Port of Oakland is set to receive a new, giant crane in the early morning hours Thursday via a 764-foot-long ship, the Zhen Hua 26 from China.
The Port of Oakland is set to receive a new, giant crane in the early morning hours Thursday via a 764-foot-long ship, the Zhen Hua 26 from China.
Grand jury blasts Peralta Community College District for poor governance, misconduct
"Disrespectful and demeaning comments directed at staff were interpreted as racially insensitive," the report alleges.
"Disrespectful and demeaning comments directed at staff were interpreted as racially insensitive," the report alleges.
Calls to divert police funding to community programs at Lake Merritt vigil
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
Coroner identifies victim killed in Saturday's Lake Merritt shooting
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.