Oakland police fatally shoot 20-year-old; say 'violent caravans' struck 10 businesses in 4 hours

Oakland police said the "violent caravans" of armed robbers appear to be similar to post-protest looting in May and June, a phenomenon occurring in other cities across the region. 

Spree of Oakland violence tied to burglars targeting pot shops

The security guard was shot and taken to the hospital, and another victim that may be connected to the shooting also went to the hospital.

Oakland police investigate fatal shooting

Police were investigating a fatal shooting in East Oakland Monday night. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 900 block of 75th Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. 

What if your polling place is closed on Election Day?

As if the pandemic weren't enough concern for voters, you need to check if your traditional voting place is open. Best advice at this late stage: know exactly where you need to go to either drop off your ballot or vote in person.

Steph Curry shows up at Oakland voting site to get out the vote

"We're down to the wire," Steph Curry said. "If you haven't gone out and voted by mail or in person yet, you still have time."

Oakland's annual community Thanksgiving feast to be mobile this year

Thousands of low-income families and unhoused people have been served a traditional holiday feast each year for the past 28 years at one location, but this year meals will be provided in a different way and under a new name.

Oakland firefighters quickly contain blaze at red-tagged building

The blaze at the building on 38th Street between Broadway and Manila Street, was reported at 8:50 a.m. and was under control at 9:40 a.m.

Man found dead on Grizzly Peak of apparent homicide, police say

Two passersby saw the body in the 2400 block of Grizzley Peak Boulevard round 9:10 a.m., Oakland police spokesperson Johnna Watson said. 

CHP arrest woman on suspicion of DUI; find gun in car

Officers said a gun was found in her car, but it's unclear if she will face any charges for that.

Overloaded generator likely sparked Oakland Hills fire during PG&E power shutoffs

Chris Macaulay said he was charging his mobile phone in his car when he saw smoke in the area of Crown Avenue and Merriewood Drive in the Oakland Hills at about 9:45 Tuesday morning.