Who was Mario Gonzalez? Man who died in police custody had lost job during pandemic
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Black contractors getting little if any more contracts since new law
City councilmember Loren Taylor said anecdotal evidence suggests improvement, but there are no numbers to back it up.
City councilmember Loren Taylor said anecdotal evidence suggests improvement, but there are no numbers to back it up.
Flames shoot out from windows from Oakland apartment building near Lake Merritt
A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday morning at a three-story Oakland apartment building near Lake Merritt, sending hot, orange flames shooting from the windows.
A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday morning at a three-story Oakland apartment building near Lake Merritt, sending hot, orange flames shooting from the windows.
Oakland city council unanimously approves idea of funding community alternatives to policing
The Oakland Police Officers Association is expected to oppose many of the recommendations to divert millions away from the police and spend it on other services.
The Oakland Police Officers Association is expected to oppose many of the recommendations to divert millions away from the police and spend it on other services.
Oakland Technical High’s first Black male valedictorian reveals his college decision on KTVU
Standout Oakland student 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad had his choice of universities to choose from, as he was accepted to all 11 colleges he applied to, including Harvard and Princeton.
Standout Oakland student 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad had his choice of universities to choose from, as he was accepted to all 11 colleges he applied to, including Harvard and Princeton.
Oakland police report spike in use of ghost guns
Oakland police say ghost guns now account for nearly one-quarter of the guns seized in the city.
Oakland police say ghost guns now account for nearly one-quarter of the guns seized in the city.
Community market emerges in East Oakland to families struggling to keep food on tables
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
Oakland 'balcony burglar' suspect in custody
A convicted burglar, has been arrested in connection with a spree of at least a dozen incidents in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.
A convicted burglar, has been arrested in connection with a spree of at least a dozen incidents in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.
Suspect in attack on Oakland Chinatown leader faces hate crime charge
Parolee James Lee Ramsey, 25, has been charged with assault and hate crime following an attack on Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce President Carl Chan last Thursday.
Parolee James Lee Ramsey, 25, has been charged with assault and hate crime following an attack on Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce President Carl Chan last Thursday.
A's lefty Luzardo breaks pinkie finger playing video game
Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a while — and maybe off video games, too.
Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a while — and maybe off video games, too.
Fatal accident on I-880 in Oakland caused by suspected DUI driver
A traffic collision that killed one person and caused life-threatening injuries to another early Saturday was allegedly caused by a drunk driver, according to the Oakland office of the California Highway Patrol.
A traffic collision that killed one person and caused life-threatening injuries to another early Saturday was allegedly caused by a drunk driver, according to the Oakland office of the California Highway Patrol.
Two Oakland police officers hurt and 7 demonstrators arrested in May Day-related protest
Oakland Police arrested seven people Saturday night during May Day protests in which two officers were injured.
Oakland Police arrested seven people Saturday night during May Day protests in which two officers were injured.
At least 7 arrests and 2 Oakland officers injured in May Day violence
At least 7 arrests and 2 Oakland officers injured in May Day violence
At least 7 arrests and 2 Oakland officers injured in May Day violence
Thousands turn out at May Day rallies around the Bay Area
Thousands of people turned out to celebrate May Day at events this afternoon on both sides of the Bay Bridge.
Thousands of people turned out to celebrate May Day at events this afternoon on both sides of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police prepare for May Day gatherings and tip of deliberate destruction
Police and business owners are asking for peace in Oakland this weekend ahead of several planned May Day events.
Police and business owners are asking for peace in Oakland this weekend ahead of several planned May Day events.
Former Ghost Ship master tenant may be ordered to pay millions in restitution
As part of his plea deal, Derick Almena was ordered to pay $181,00 for funeral expenses and counseling.
As part of his plea deal, Derick Almena was ordered to pay $181,00 for funeral expenses and counseling.
President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce attacked; suspect arrested
Oakland police arrested a man for an attack on a prominent member of the Bay Area's Asian American community.
Oakland police arrested a man for an attack on a prominent member of the Bay Area's Asian American community.
Oakland Asian American community leader attacked
Carl Chan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, told KTVU that he was walking near 8th and Franklin streets Thursday afternoon when someone came from behind and hit his head.
Carl Chan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, told KTVU that he was walking near 8th and Franklin streets Thursday afternoon when someone came from behind and hit his head.
Coalition of California mayors seek $20B from state to battle homelessness
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
Oakland prepares for possible property destruction during May Day gatherings
The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem.
The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem.