Oakland woman charged with scheme to defraud millions from Paycheck Protection Program
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Oakland's new police chief gets praise from department's vocal critic
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
Leronne Armstrong named as new Chief of Oakland Police
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Oakland public schools resume some team sport conditioning during pandemic
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
Sources say veteran officer LeRonne Armstrong will serve as Oakland's new police chief
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Oakland police searching for suspect in Chinatown assault on 91-year-old man, 2 others
Oakland police have obtained surveillance video of a suspect in a Chinatown assault involving three victims, including a 91-year-old man.
Oakland police have obtained surveillance video of a suspect in a Chinatown assault involving three victims, including a 91-year-old man.
Oakland metal shredding firm settles alleged pollution violations for $4.1M
Schnitzer Steel at 1101 Embarcadero West is alleged to have released hazardous particulates and toxic air contaminants from its facility just outside West Oakland. The settlement requires the company to pay $4.1 million.
Schnitzer Steel at 1101 Embarcadero West is alleged to have released hazardous particulates and toxic air contaminants from its facility just outside West Oakland. The settlement requires the company to pay $4.1 million.
Oakland’s Rockridge repaving project thwarts plans for outdoor dining
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
Oakland’s Chinatown community calls for more vigilance after spike in crime
Carl Chan, President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, said many of the incidents are brazen robberies.
Carl Chan, President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, said many of the incidents are brazen robberies.
Oakland Zoo’s latest reopening a sign of hope and normalcy
The Oakland Zoo, closed twice since the pandemic, reopened Wednesday for the second time.
The Oakland Zoo, closed twice since the pandemic, reopened Wednesday for the second time.
3 years later, Oakland mom still pleading for justice in son’s murder case
"I want closure, and I will get it one day. So I'm not going to stop. I'm gonna keep fighting," said Carol Ferguson Jones.
"I want closure, and I will get it one day. So I'm not going to stop. I'm gonna keep fighting," said Carol Ferguson Jones.
Hazard pay for grocery store workers could be gaining momentum in Bay Area
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
San Francisco, Oakland combat uptick in crime amid pandemic
"Some really horrible events have occurred, we've seen them on video," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
"Some really horrible events have occurred, we've seen them on video," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Oakland passes ordinance requiring 'hazard pay' for front-line workers
The emergency ordinance that boosts workers' pay by $5 an hour was passed unanimously on Tuesday.
The emergency ordinance that boosts workers' pay by $5 an hour was passed unanimously on Tuesday.
Police in Oakland investigate unexplained death of toddler
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 2-year-old boy in East Oakland over the weekend.
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 2-year-old boy in East Oakland over the weekend.
Oakland mayor says she'll announce new police chief 'literally within a number of days'
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
Oakland police investigating armed home-invasion robbery
Oakland police are investigating an armed home-invasion robbery that happened in the East Lake neighborhood on Friday afternoon.
Oakland police are investigating an armed home-invasion robbery that happened in the East Lake neighborhood on Friday afternoon.
Man arrested for claiming to have bomb in bag at Oakland International Airport
A man in Terminal 1 at Oakland International Airport was arrested early Sunday afternoon after he told an airline employee he had a bomb inside of his luggage.
A man in Terminal 1 at Oakland International Airport was arrested early Sunday afternoon after he told an airline employee he had a bomb inside of his luggage.
Oakland parents, school board members to brainstorm reopening schools
As California's stay at home order lifted last week, Bay Area school systems continue to discuss how to reopen public schools. The Oakland Unfied School District does not have a timeline for when to resume brick and mortar instruction.
As California's stay at home order lifted last week, Bay Area school systems continue to discuss how to reopen public schools. The Oakland Unfied School District does not have a timeline for when to resume brick and mortar instruction.
A's acquire LHP Cole Irvin from Phillies for cash
The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Cole Irvin from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash on Saturday.
The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Cole Irvin from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash on Saturday.