Bomb squad determines device found in Jack London Square is 'not explosive'
Oakland police spokesperson Officer Johnna Watson said the call came in to the department's communication division just before 3 p.m. from an unidentified person who claimed that a bomb was placed in Jack London Square.
Oakland police spokesperson Officer Johnna Watson said the call came in to the department's communication division just before 3 p.m. from an unidentified person who claimed that a bomb was placed in Jack London Square.
Suspicious package causes 5-block evacuation radius in Oakland's Jack London Square
Oakland police say an anonymous bomb threat was phoned in shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, and officers discovered an item inside of a building in the area described by the caller. The Alameda County bomb squad is responding, police said.
Oakland police say an anonymous bomb threat was phoned in shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, and officers discovered an item inside of a building in the area described by the caller. The Alameda County bomb squad is responding, police said.
Alameda D.A.'s office charges man with murder for beating stabbing, setting homeless man on fire
A man has been charged with murder by Alameda County district attorney's office for beating, stabbing and setting a homeless man on fire back in March in Oakland.
A man has been charged with murder by Alameda County district attorney's office for beating, stabbing and setting a homeless man on fire back in March in Oakland.
U-Haul truck driver crashes into hydrant, damages fence in Oakland
Oakland police are investigating a collision where the driver of a rented U-Haul truck apparently lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant and a fence on Monday.
Oakland police are investigating a collision where the driver of a rented U-Haul truck apparently lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant and a fence on Monday.
Traffic reopens in both directions on I-580 in Oakland as police respond to situation
SkyFox helicopter flew above I-580 in Oakland during Monday evening's commute where a large police response affected traffic for more than an hour.
SkyFox helicopter flew above I-580 in Oakland during Monday evening's commute where a large police response affected traffic for more than an hour.
CHP impounds vehicle in Oakland after occupants seen hanging out of the window, sunroof
In this video shared by the California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Air Division on Facebook, several people can be seen hanging out of the sunroof and window of a sedan as it drives recklessly through the streets of Oakland on Thursday. The vehicle was impounded by police in the parking lot of a neighborhood market, but it doesn't appear anyone was cited.
In this video shared by the California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Air Division on Facebook, several people can be seen hanging out of the sunroof and window of a sedan as it drives recklessly through the streets of Oakland on Thursday. The vehicle was impounded by police in the parking lot of a neighborhood market, but it doesn't appear anyone was cited.
No charges filed in case of woman alleging she was held captive in Oakland
The Alameda County District Attorney has declined to file charges in a case where a woman claimed she was held raped and held captive in an Oakland house for three days.
The Alameda County District Attorney has declined to file charges in a case where a woman claimed she was held raped and held captive in an Oakland house for three days.
Family files wrongful death suit against Piedmont wealth manager charged in deadly hit-and-run
"My days have become an endless loop of reminders that our son and I are forced to live our lives without Greg," said Angie Brey, the partner of Greg Turnage Jr., 41, who was killed in the Mother's Day crash.
"My days have become an endless loop of reminders that our son and I are forced to live our lives without Greg," said Angie Brey, the partner of Greg Turnage Jr., 41, who was killed in the Mother's Day crash.
Worldwide port congestion will cost all of us
Container ship congestion at ports is creating delays and shipping costs to double and triple in some cases.
Container ship congestion at ports is creating delays and shipping costs to double and triple in some cases.
East Bay native, Japanese internment camp survivor is celebrated as he turns 100
Oakland-born Tadashi Yoshii has had much to celebrate in his long life, with his family being among his greatest joys.
Oakland-born Tadashi Yoshii has had much to celebrate in his long life, with his family being among his greatest joys.
No stopping this year's Oakland Tech valedictorian as he holds free summer science camp
There’s no resting on laurels or slowing down for Oakland Technical High School graduate and this year’s valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, as the teen has spent his summer dedicated to his mission to give back to the community he loves.
There’s no resting on laurels or slowing down for Oakland Technical High School graduate and this year’s valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, as the teen has spent his summer dedicated to his mission to give back to the community he loves.
Three members of Piedmont family killed in Minnesota crash
The Piedmont community is in mourning. Community members said three members of a family of four were killed in a fatal crash in Minnesota over the weekend. Their teenage son was among the survivors.
The Piedmont community is in mourning. Community members said three members of a family of four were killed in a fatal crash in Minnesota over the weekend. Their teenage son was among the survivors.
Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer attacked and robbed near her Oakland Jack London Square home
Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured.
Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured.
Fear of crime deterring commerce in Oakland's Chinatown
The Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce says shop owners tell them business is down about 50 percent from about a month ago.
The Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce says shop owners tell them business is down about 50 percent from about a month ago.
Judge to decide if Mills College must share financial documents with alumnae trustees
The Alumnae Association of Mills College wants to see proof that the college, as administrators claim, is in poor financial health, and is suing for access to the institution's tightly-guarded financial documents.
The Alumnae Association of Mills College wants to see proof that the college, as administrators claim, is in poor financial health, and is suing for access to the institution's tightly-guarded financial documents.
Oakland homeless encampment fire might have started 3-alarm warehouse inferno
Investigators are looking into whether a homeless encampment may have sparked a 3-alarm warehouse fire in East Oakland early Saturday morning.
Investigators are looking into whether a homeless encampment may have sparked a 3-alarm warehouse fire in East Oakland early Saturday morning.
Big crowd gathers to watch Saturday night Oakland sideshow
Oakland police say a huge crowd gathered at Foothill Blvd. and 47th Avenue for a Saturday night sideshow in the intersection.
Oakland police say a huge crowd gathered at Foothill Blvd. and 47th Avenue for a Saturday night sideshow in the intersection.
Viridian dessert bar in Oakland shows Hong Kong influence
Viridian is an Asian-inspired dessert bar in Oakland.
Viridian is an Asian-inspired dessert bar in Oakland.
Oakland police looking for suspect in brazen auto break-ins along Lakeshore Ave.
Police in Oakland need the public's help in identifying a man seen brazenly breaking into several parked cars along Lakeshore Avenue in the Lake Merritt business district early Wednesday afternoon.
Police in Oakland need the public's help in identifying a man seen brazenly breaking into several parked cars along Lakeshore Avenue in the Lake Merritt business district early Wednesday afternoon.
A's explore Las Vegas day after Oakland vote on Howard Terminal stadium
The Oakland A's were considering the potential ballpark near the Howard Terminal proposed by the city.
The Oakland A's were considering the potential ballpark near the Howard Terminal proposed by the city.