Judge rules Oakland police must release public records every 2 weeks over 6 months
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
West Oakland proudly welcomes hometown daughter V.P. Kamala Harris
Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering.
Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering.
Sen. Alex Padilla to visit Oakland Coliseum days before it shuts down vaccinations
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
Oakland officials plead with FEMA to keep vaccination site open at Coliseum
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
East Bay bicyclists speak out after recent armed robberies
Some cyclists in the East Bay say they’ve been the targets of armed robbers. In addition to at least three thefts, there have been several attempts.
Some cyclists in the East Bay say they’ve been the targets of armed robbers. In addition to at least three thefts, there have been several attempts.
Mills College faculty demands answers about closure of undergraduate program
A group of angry Mills College faculty members on Saturday called on the college board to engage faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in further discussions about the future of the private woman's college.
A group of angry Mills College faculty members on Saturday called on the college board to engage faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in further discussions about the future of the private woman's college.
Friday night fire at Oakland recycling facility originated at homeless encampment, officials say
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
Hiker finds body of missing teenager last seen in Oakland
The body of a 19-year-old woman was found this week in Northern California, nearly three months after her family reported her missing, authorities said.
The body of a 19-year-old woman was found this week in Northern California, nearly three months after her family reported her missing, authorities said.
Firefighters contain blaze at Oakland recycling facility yard
Firefighters in Oakland have contained a fire at a recycling facility yard Friday night.
Firefighters in Oakland have contained a fire at a recycling facility yard Friday night.
New restrictions in effect at Lake Merritt starting Saturday
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Home invaders terrorize Oakland family
An Oakland family was confronted at gunpoint by armed home invaders who stole much of their life savings after ransacking their house.
An Oakland family was confronted at gunpoint by armed home invaders who stole much of their life savings after ransacking their house.
Bay Area restaurant breaking barriers, offers understanding of Arab American culture
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
VP Harris set to visit Oakland next week
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Oakland Monday and discuss topics including water infrastructure and small business.
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Oakland Monday and discuss topics including water infrastructure and small business.
Car thief steals disabled vet's service dog in Oakland
Bella, a 3-year-old Chihuahua, was sitting in a carrier when someone jumped into Mark Lipton's car late Sunday night near 22nd Avenue and International Boulevard in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood.
Bella, a 3-year-old Chihuahua, was sitting in a carrier when someone jumped into Mark Lipton's car late Sunday night near 22nd Avenue and International Boulevard in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood.
Celebration of Life for Dorothy King, 'Queen of Q'
A celebration of the life of East Bay kitchen Matriarch and owner of Everett and Jones BBQ, Dorothy King, was held in Oakland Wednesday. King, known as a "compassionate rebel," died of breast cancer at 69 earlier this month.
A celebration of the life of East Bay kitchen Matriarch and owner of Everett and Jones BBQ, Dorothy King, was held in Oakland Wednesday. King, known as a "compassionate rebel," died of breast cancer at 69 earlier this month.
Uncertain future for Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site as closure looms
In a letter to FEMA, Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla asked that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services as well as Alameda and Los Angeles County assume control of the two inoculation sites.
In a letter to FEMA, Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla asked that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services as well as Alameda and Los Angeles County assume control of the two inoculation sites.
Oakland firefighters battle encampment blaze near Home Depot store
The Oakland fire department extinguished a mid-day blaze at a homeless encampment near the city's Home Depot store.
The Oakland fire department extinguished a mid-day blaze at a homeless encampment near the city's Home Depot store.
Oakland firefighters battle encampment blaze
The fully-involved fire at an encampment on the 400 block of Alameda Avenue near the Home Depot was tweeted by the agency at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday.
The fully-involved fire at an encampment on the 400 block of Alameda Avenue near the Home Depot was tweeted by the agency at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday.
FEMA mass vaccination sites in California should stay open, senators urge
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.