Oscar Grant's family pushes for 2nd cop to be charged
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Oakland middle school band plays in Pixar's 'Soul'
The backstory of how Oakland's Edna Brewer Middle School Jazz Band got to play in Pixar's "Soul."
The backstory of how Oakland's Edna Brewer Middle School Jazz Band got to play in Pixar's "Soul."
Oakland's connection to Pixar's 'Soul'
Oakland Middle School Band Helps Bring Pixar?s ?Soul? to Life With ? Zack Pitt-Smith, the music director at Edna Brewer Middle School and Kazeem Elebute, Oakland Tech student, discuss their roles. It all started at Yoshi's in Jack London Square
Oakland Middle School Band Helps Bring Pixar?s ?Soul? to Life With ? Zack Pitt-Smith, the music director at Edna Brewer Middle School and Kazeem Elebute, Oakland Tech student, discuss their roles. It all started at Yoshi's in Jack London Square
Sheriff's deputies with guns drawn evict homeless moms from Oakland home
Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."
Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."
Oakland schools to send out layoff notices after board cuts $20M
A package of about $20 million in cuts was approved late Wednesday night by a 6-0 vote, with one trustee abstaining.
A package of about $20 million in cuts was approved late Wednesday night by a 6-0 vote, with one trustee abstaining.
Breonna Taylor sculpture smashed by vandals in Oakland now missing
Oakland police are investigating the latest incident involving a Breonna Taylor sculpture that was vandalized and then went missing days later.
Oakland police are investigating the latest incident involving a Breonna Taylor sculpture that was vandalized and then went missing days later.
'I'm blown away': Fundraiser for damaged Breonna Taylor sculpture hits goal overnight
A fundraiser created in response to a Breonna Taylor sculpture being vandalized in Oakland reached its goal overnight.
A fundraiser created in response to a Breonna Taylor sculpture being vandalized in Oakland reached its goal overnight.
Artist plans to fix sculpted Breonna Taylor bust vandalized in Oakland
A Breonna Taylor sculpture that was installed in Oakland just two weeks ago was vandalized. The artist is planning to fix the damaged bust.
A Breonna Taylor sculpture that was installed in Oakland just two weeks ago was vandalized. The artist is planning to fix the damaged bust.
Ship containing massive container cranes headed for Port of Oakland to dock at Drakes Bay
Before the largest container cranes to be shipped to the Port of Oakland arrive, a ship crew will be "lowering the booms" in order to clear both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
Before the largest container cranes to be shipped to the Port of Oakland arrive, a ship crew will be "lowering the booms" in order to clear both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
Oakland completes conversion of 17 homes into residences for formerly unhoused
The city of Oakland and the housing nonprofit Bay Area Community Services announced the completion this week of the conversion of 17 residential homes that will be made available to previously unhoused residents.
The city of Oakland and the housing nonprofit Bay Area Community Services announced the completion this week of the conversion of 17 residential homes that will be made available to previously unhoused residents.
Grassroots effort to save historic piano bar in Oakland at brink of closure
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.
Oakland firefighters get vaccinated, dozens of San Francisco paramedics quarantined
Firefighters are essential emergency workers and considered high-risk when it comes to coronavirus exposure.
Firefighters are essential emergency workers and considered high-risk when it comes to coronavirus exposure.
Oakland to cut $29M during 'one of the most serious financial challenges'
The city will also cut the Oakland Police Department's budget by $15 million by reducing overtime and the use of specialized units and programs and the Oakland Fire Department's budget by $5 million by temporarily closing three fire stations between January and June.
The city will also cut the Oakland Police Department's budget by $15 million by reducing overtime and the use of specialized units and programs and the Oakland Fire Department's budget by $5 million by temporarily closing three fire stations between January and June.
Oakland teen and founder of science education company gets accepted to dream school Stanford
Ahmed Muhammed got into Stanford with an impressive 4.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1540, receiving a perfect 800 in the Math section and a 740 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. He had taken the college entrance exams his sophomore year and also received high scores in the SAT's subject tests receiving an 800 in math and a 790 in chemistry.
Ahmed Muhammed got into Stanford with an impressive 4.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1540, receiving a perfect 800 in the Math section and a 740 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. He had taken the college entrance exams his sophomore year and also received high scores in the SAT's subject tests receiving an 800 in math and a 790 in chemistry.
Oakland police may be forced to make budget cuts
They include ending foot patrols in Oakland's Uptown district and scaling back a program to curb gun violence.
They include ending foot patrols in Oakland's Uptown district and scaling back a program to curb gun violence.
Deadly crash on Oakland highway after SUV motorist drives wrong way, evades CHP
The driver of a white minivan died Monday morning after a crash with the driver of a black SUV who was in a pursuit with the California Highway Patrol, authorities said.
The driver of a white minivan died Monday morning after a crash with the driver of a black SUV who was in a pursuit with the California Highway Patrol, authorities said.
One person killed after shooting in Oakland's Oak Tree neighborhood
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday in the city's Oak Tree neighborhood.
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday in the city's Oak Tree neighborhood.
City of Oakland facing budget crisis, Mayor announces furloughs for city employees
Facing a budget shortfall of $62 million, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced measures to avoid a fiscal crisis that include 10-day furloughs and delayed raises for senior staffers.
Facing a budget shortfall of $62 million, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced measures to avoid a fiscal crisis that include 10-day furloughs and delayed raises for senior staffers.
The New Parkway Theater pivots to food crate service to stay afloat during pandemic
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
OPD releases video of police shooting that killed marijuana burglary suspect
Oakland Police Department on Friday released video of an incident on election night that ended with a suspect shot dead by police and left four officers injured.
Oakland Police Department on Friday released video of an incident on election night that ended with a suspect shot dead by police and left four officers injured.