Oakland Coliseum DMV office closes after theft in HVAC system
The Oakland Coliseum Department of Motor Vehicles' office will be closed for several months after administrators say theft of wiring has rendered the building's HVAC system inoperable.
Oakland voters head to polls for mayoral special election
Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are both vying for the position left vacant following former mayor Sheng Thaos recall.
AC Transit passenger rubs petroleum jelly on himself during disturbance
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
Oakland mayoral candidates make final push ahead of special election
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
2 children injured in Oakland car accident
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Alleged Oakland hit-and-run driver gets out to inspect own vehicle, then leaves, victim says
An East Oakland woman injured in a hit-and-run crash hopes that video captured by witnesses will help identify the suspect.
Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
Public safety takes center stage as Oakland mayoral candidates make final pitch
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.
2 men and juvenile charged in shooting, robbery of man in Oakland's Montclair District
The Alameda County District Attorney on Thursday announced charges in the shooting and robbery of a man in Oakland's Monclair District earlier this month.
Community rallies in support of imperiled Oakland youth foundation
Family First Foundation leaders plan to make a case to the Oakland city council for some level of financial priority in the city's budget.
Oakland firefighters respond to structure fire
Oakland firefighters responded to a structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation on Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Oakland Unified school board votes to remove superintendent without public explanation
Oakland Unified School District board members have voted to remove Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell at the end of the school year, according to board member Mike Hutchinson.
Goodwill closing locations in Oakland and San Francisco, 90 people laid off
The company says it’s making adjustments that will help it operate more efficiently.
Minor arrested in Oakland carjacking
A minor has been arrested in connection with an Oakland carjacking, police said.
Popular Fruitvale restaurant owner killed 14 years ago; no arrests made
Sadness and frustration: those were the emotions felt at a prayer service on Tuesday evening for a popular restaurant owner who also served as a community leader.
Celebrity chef, others at Oakland Hills food event, invest in private security
Taste of Montclair Village, a food event in the Oakland Hills, is seeing increased security measures after a recent shooting robbery rattled the community.
Oakland may not know who the mayor is for a while after the special election
Oakland residents may not know immediately who will be leading their city following the special April 15 special mayoral election.
Person asleep in car stabbed near Oakland's Lake Merritt
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins fires more top staff ahead of special election
Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins on Monday fired several top staff members a week before the city’s special mayoral election.
Kaiser fires top security chief after Oakland police database investigation: report
Kaiser Permanente has fired one of its top corporate security officials following an investigation into an Oakland police officer, the East Bay Times reports.