New concerns over Oakland A's Howard Terminal stadium proposal
The Oakland A’s continue to battle for a ballpark at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square, but city leaders highlighted some issues that the team will have to address before building can ever begin.
The Oakland A’s continue to battle for a ballpark at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square, but city leaders highlighted some issues that the team will have to address before building can ever begin.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry bring colorful bus filled with food, books to Oakland
The new colorful bus will serve about 50,000 meals to Oakland families over the next year.
The new colorful bus will serve about 50,000 meals to Oakland families over the next year.
Councilwoman proposes 2 police academies to stem loss of officers
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Bay Area synagogues hold outdoor in-person services for Rosh Hashanah
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Driver held on suspicion of DUI in deadly wrong-way crash on I-80 near Bay Bridge
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
Oakland police seeks public's help in locating missing 81-year-old
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Meet the creators behind the first ever drone light show at an MLB game
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 18-year-old woman
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Victims' attorneys cautiously optimistic federal oversight of Oakland Police Department will end soon
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Oakland police investigating shooting that injured one person
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Young man killed at Oakland barbershop had bright future, sister says
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Ghost Ship building owner files bankruptcy, must pay $12M
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
Oakland police chief addresses community about sobering recent violent crime stats
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
Oakland police chief announces new plans amid uptick in violent crimes
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland City Council votes to stem cuts to Head Start
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Mia Bonta leads in runoff election for husband's vacant Assembly seat
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Star Wars drone show lights up Oakland A's game
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
Driver gets shot, crashes near Oakland hospital
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
Gov. Newsom in Oakland, pushing for higher vaccination rate
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Man dies of injuries from Oakland barbershop shooting, another victim in critical condition
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.