OPD: Multiple shooters storm Lake Merritt, motive linked to San Francisco gangs
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
22-year-old killed, 6 others wounded in shooting on Juneteenth along Lake Merritt in Oakland
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
Mills College staff, alumnae call for greater transparency after trustees vote for merger with Northeastern
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Mills College will merge with Northeastern University rather than close
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Shooting investigation at Oakland's Lake Merritt
Video: Citizen App.
Video: Citizen App.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
One person injured in early morning shooting along International Boulevard in Oakland
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
Oakland nonprofit among recipients of Mackenzie Scott donation
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
Will a WNBA team play at the Oakland Coliseum?
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.
Mills College in talks to consolidate with Northeastern University, would in part become gender inclusive
Mills College in Oakland on Thursday says it has begun formal discussions to consolidate with Northeastern University. Per a pending agreement, the private women's college would become gender-inclusive at the undergraduate level.
Mills College in Oakland on Thursday says it has begun formal discussions to consolidate with Northeastern University. Per a pending agreement, the private women's college would become gender-inclusive at the undergraduate level.
California's governor stops at Oakland's Beastmode Barbershop, pizza parlor
Gov. Gavin Newsom chatted with people at Graffiti Pizza and Beastmode Barbershop in downtown Oakland. He even tried his hand at boxing a pizza and took a bite in front of the crowd.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chatted with people at Graffiti Pizza and Beastmode Barbershop in downtown Oakland. He even tried his hand at boxing a pizza and took a bite in front of the crowd.
Bay Area officers save man and dog from burning car
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
Oakland home converted to mini museum about Black Panthers
A first-floor Bay Area apartment will soon be home to an exhibit of photos, banners and posters that explore the history of the Black Panther Party.
A first-floor Bay Area apartment will soon be home to an exhibit of photos, banners and posters that explore the history of the Black Panther Party.
Firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze at Oakland recycling facility
Firefighters in Oakland will remain at the scene of an earlier 3-alarm fire at a recycling facility located near 10th and Wood Streets.
Firefighters in Oakland will remain at the scene of an earlier 3-alarm fire at a recycling facility located near 10th and Wood Streets.
Oakland Museum of California welcomes members for the first time in more than a year
At the Oakland Museum Of California, Friday was opening day, or rather re-opening day.
At the Oakland Museum Of California, Friday was opening day, or rather re-opening day.