Thieves targeting catalytic converters for metals worth more than gold
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
Despite assurances not to worry over wrong vaccine dosage at Coliseum, concerns remain
A team from the California Department of Public Health visited the Oakland Coliseum Thursday, one day after KTVU reported on whistleblower complaints that people didn't get a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
A team from the California Department of Public Health visited the Oakland Coliseum Thursday, one day after KTVU reported on whistleblower complaints that people didn't get a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Oakland to consider rezoning areas for apartment buildings
The Oakland City Council will debate a rezoning measure that would allow small apartment buildings to be built in neighborhoods where right now, only single-family houses are permitted.
The Oakland City Council will debate a rezoning measure that would allow small apartment buildings to be built in neighborhoods where right now, only single-family houses are permitted.
Hall of fame H.S. basketball coach from Oakland dies days before 100th birthday
Leo Allamanno, who coached basketball at Fremont High School in Oakland died Monday, just days before his 100th birthday. Friends say he had suffered a fall.
Leo Allamanno, who coached basketball at Fremont High School in Oakland died Monday, just days before his 100th birthday. Friends say he had suffered a fall.
Man in critical condition after being set on fire in East Oakland
A man was in critical condition Wednesday night after someone set him on fire in East Oakland, police said.
A man was in critical condition Wednesday night after someone set him on fire in East Oakland, police said.
Homeless man in critical condition after being set on fire in Oakland
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
Thousands of COVID vaccines distributed at the wrong dose
KTVU's Cristina Rendon explains how the error happened, when it was determined, and why officials say you shouldn't be worried if you received one of these vaccines.
KTVU's Cristina Rendon explains how the error happened, when it was determined, and why officials say you shouldn't be worried if you received one of these vaccines.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
No charges filed against Chinatown store owner who fired gun to stop robbery in Oakland
Chinatown liquor store owner Aaron Yee fired four shots at multiple suspects attempting to rob a woman for her camera last month outside his store. The men also hit the woman with a car before fleeing the scene.
Chinatown liquor store owner Aaron Yee fired four shots at multiple suspects attempting to rob a woman for her camera last month outside his store. The men also hit the woman with a car before fleeing the scene.
7 arrested, 7 guns recovered in Oakland
Following an extensive search, officers arrested seven people and seven guns -- some of them assault rifles -- in the 1100 block of 60th Avenue.
Following an extensive search, officers arrested seven people and seven guns -- some of them assault rifles -- in the 1100 block of 60th Avenue.
Teen’s quarantine boredom spawns spontaneous homemade swings
Like many children these days, 13-year-old Jack Carlisle of Oakland misses his friends and needed something to do.
Like many children these days, 13-year-old Jack Carlisle of Oakland misses his friends and needed something to do.
Oakland police recover firearms, make arrest in Saturday shooting
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Emotional vigil for Oakland father shot, killed in front of children at neighborhood park
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Fed up with 'inaction,' Oakland parents and students push to return to class
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
Oakland parents rally to open schools
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV, several trailers
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Hundreds paint murals on downtown Oakland street opposing oil pipelines
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Suspect named in slaying of youth football coach in Oakland
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland parents, students protest for in-person learning; union wants to reimagine return to class
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.