'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Missing: 53-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s out of Oakland
Kimberly Cooper, 53, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of San Pablo Avenue.
Kimberly Cooper, 53, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of San Pablo Avenue.
1st of its kind: Oakland expands housing program for teachers of color
40% of teachers said they plan to leave the Bay Area within the next five years due to the cost of living. But Oakland launched a program to try to retain teachers of color by providing them housing stipends and subsides.
40% of teachers said they plan to leave the Bay Area within the next five years due to the cost of living. But Oakland launched a program to try to retain teachers of color by providing them housing stipends and subsides.
Non-verbal man with autism found in Oakland, police say
A non-verbal man with autism has been found and is at a local hospital, Oakland police said Wednesday morning.
A non-verbal man with autism has been found and is at a local hospital, Oakland police said Wednesday morning.
Non-verbal man with autism, other health issues goes missing from Oakland
Family and friends of a man who has been missing from Oakland for nearly a week are asking for help.
Family and friends of a man who has been missing from Oakland for nearly a week are asking for help.
Oakland schools hope to get more students vaccinated with community Q&As
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
Community prays as Oakland hits grim milestone of 102 homicides
The gathering was initially meant to bring the community together after Oakland reached a grim milestone earlier this week of 100 homicides. There was grimmer news on Sunday. A 21-year-old and 26-year-old were shot to death just before 2 a.m. on High Street, leaving loved ones grieving.
The gathering was initially meant to bring the community together after Oakland reached a grim milestone earlier this week of 100 homicides. There was grimmer news on Sunday. A 21-year-old and 26-year-old were shot to death just before 2 a.m. on High Street, leaving loved ones grieving.
Oakland Unified COVID cases are down; officials say protocols are working
Data from OUSD shows at the start of the first week of school - there were more than 100 COVID cases among students districtwide and 16 cases among staff. Now, the numbers have dropped to 37 cases among students, eight among staff.
Data from OUSD shows at the start of the first week of school - there were more than 100 COVID cases among students districtwide and 16 cases among staff. Now, the numbers have dropped to 37 cases among students, eight among staff.
Illegal Oakland sideshow draws 70 cars
Oakland police trying to track down people involved in an illegal sideshow with as many as 70 cars involved over the weekend.
Oakland police trying to track down people involved in an illegal sideshow with as many as 70 cars involved over the weekend.
Rep. Barbara Lee on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill and abortion rights access
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about her confidence that the $3.5 trillion spending bill can stand the test of a vote on the House floor as well as the attempts to safeguard abortion access nationwide.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about her confidence that the $3.5 trillion spending bill can stand the test of a vote on the House floor as well as the attempts to safeguard abortion access nationwide.
2 men killed in early morning Oakland shooting
Police are investigating after two men were fatally shot early Sunday morning near Oakland's Laurel District.
Police are investigating after two men were fatally shot early Sunday morning near Oakland's Laurel District.
Homicide investigation underway in Oakland
The shooting unfolded early Sunday morning.
The shooting unfolded early Sunday morning.
Mail thieves caught on surveillance camera in Oakland
A Lake Merritt-area property manager shared surveillance videos of a mail theft that happened Tuesday around 2:40 a.m.
A Lake Merritt-area property manager shared surveillance videos of a mail theft that happened Tuesday around 2:40 a.m.
Despite dramatic drop in attendance, Oakland A's raise season ticket prices for 2022
Oakland Athletics season ticket holders will have to pay nearly double for their seats next season.
Oakland Athletics season ticket holders will have to pay nearly double for their seats next season.
Oakland teachers say millions marked for coronavirus safety in schools remains untouched
The Oakland teachers union says tens of millions of dollars in funds earmarked for coronavirus safety remain untouched.
The Oakland teachers union says tens of millions of dollars in funds earmarked for coronavirus safety remain untouched.
Community groups takes legal action over Oakland's 'gross mishandling' of homeless crisis
The group, “Neighbors together Oakland,” took legal action last month against what they call “gross mishandling” of Oakland's homeless encampment crisis, and failure to follow the city's encampment management policy.
The group, “Neighbors together Oakland,” took legal action last month against what they call “gross mishandling” of Oakland's homeless encampment crisis, and failure to follow the city's encampment management policy.
California could lose millions in emergency rental assistance
The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.
The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.
Oakland schools' student COVID vaccine mandate could be in place by January
The disparity of vaccination rates among whites, African Americans and Latinos could lead to a racial divide in the classroom at Oakland schools.
The disparity of vaccination rates among whites, African Americans and Latinos could lead to a racial divide in the classroom at Oakland schools.
One person hospitalized following Oakland shooting
Oakland police are investigating a shooting on 19th Avenue near East 12th Street that injured one person.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting on 19th Avenue near East 12th Street that injured one person.
One person hospitalized following Oakland shooting
Oakland police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting.
Oakland police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting.