DA drops hate-crime charges vs. man who attacked Oakland Chinatown leader

The president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce said he supports the plea bargain that the Alameda County District Attorney's Office made with Ramsey because the hate-crime allegation is hard to prove.

'Road rage' shooting near Caldecott Tunnel causes nightmare traffic backup

A shooting between two vehicles on eastbound Highway 24, near the Caldecott Tunnel, led to massive traffic delays, officials said on Thursday. 

Fresh off win, Newsom addresses in-person learning at East Bay school

Fresh off his no-recall win, Gov. Gavin Newsom was back to work on Wednesday, this time in the East Bay to discuss the state's investment for full in-person instruction in schools across the state.

Family identifies man fatally shot by FBI agent in Oakland

A man shot and killed by an FBI agent in Oakland was identified by his family Tuesday as 30-year-old Michael Jonathan Cortez.

Container shortage, Port of Oakland congestion to impact availability of holiday merchandise

Congestion at the Port of Oakland, combined with a worldwide shipping container shortage, will likely mean holiday merchandise won't make it to store shelves until January.

Congestion at the Port of Oakland part of worldwide issue
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Though the Federal Maritime Commission has opened up an investigation into the congestion, consumers might be out of luck finding what they want during the holiday shopping season. KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.

Trustees of Mills College approve merger with Northeastern University

Mills College in Oakland is merging with Northeastern University following approval Tuesday by the Mills College board of trustees. 

Oakland leaders push to start 'urgently needed' MACRO program, create oversight

Fire Chief Reginald Freeman said the "very optimistic hope" is for Oakland's MACRO program to be on the street in early November 2021 and as late as February 2022.

Oakland family lucky to be alive after being hit by DUI suspect

Keren Martinez said she's in pain, but counting her blessings after her minivan was broadsided by a speeding, drunk driver in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.

Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids

The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van. 

Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 14-year-old girl

Oakland police are asking the public's help in finding a 14-year-old Oakland girl described as a runaway who was last seen Friday morning at Oakland Technical High School.

CHP begins assisting Oakland police Sunday
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The California Highway Patrol will begin patrolling the streets of Oakland on Sunday.

Report of rodents temporarily closes county social service office in Oakland

The Alameda County Social Services Agency has temporarily closed its office at the Eastmont Town Center in Oakland because staff reported rodents in the building, a spokeswoman for the agency said Friday. 

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jake Diekman requests restraining order against neighbor

A frightening encounter between the wife of Oakland Athletics pitcher Jake Diekman and a mentally ill man has prompted the major league player to request a restraining order.