Man charged in fake fundraiser for guard killed in Oakland

Dominic Deandre Gregory, 27, allegedly created a GoFundMe campaign saying he was related to Patrick Underwood.

'We've got to do everything we can:' Oakland mayor pushes to reopen schools in January

"But I am very hopeful and working in deep partnership with school officials to try and get our schools open by this January. We know these kids will never get this year back in terms of their education. But we've got to do everything we can." -- Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

Free rapid Covid-testing at Oakland International Airport

Testing at airports, it is hoped, will ease the minds of would-be travelers who are worried about the safety of flying amid the ongoing pandemic.

Oscar Grant's family wants death case reopened, another BART officer charged

An independent report and video shows former officer Anthony Pirone hitting Oscar Grant in the head and kneeing him on the Fruitvale BART station platform in 2009.

Oakland school officials address 'surprising letter' from Donald Trump inside free meal boxes

Oakland Unified School District officials on Monday addressed what they called a “surprising letter” from President Trump which was included in boxes of food distributed to families as part of the district’s “Grab and Go” free meals program.

Man shot to death late Friday night in Oakland

The shooting was reported at 11:22 p.m. in the 2100 block of MacArthur Boulevard.

Voters will decide powers of Oakland Police Commission: Here's how

Voters in Oakland are being asked to decide whether to beef up the commission that oversees the city's police department.

Oakland Zoo treating mountain lion cub burned in Zogg Fire

Oakland Zoo's Veterinary hospital has an orphaned mountain lion cub in its care that was rescued from the Zogg Fire by a firefighter.

More than 250 people march in downtown Oakland protest
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Oakland police say 250 marched through downtown streets Friday night in solidarity for the cause of justice for Breonna Taylor. Police said a group threw bottles and cans at them and that they used "minimal smoke" against the crowd. No businesses were damaged.

Large group marches through downtown Oakland, police make multiple arrests

Police in Oakland said more than 250 people took part in demonstrations that turned violent and snarled traffic downtown Friday evening. The march in solidarity for Breonna Taylor went from Lake Merritt toward the downtown area, police said.

Timeline pushed back in Oakland top cop search

Interim top cop Susan Manheimer, a veteran of the San Francisco and San Mateo police departments, will continue to lead the Oakland force until Dec. 8.

Oakland solidarity rally remembers those killed by police in California

In Oakland, protestors gathered outside city hall Thursday night to voice their displeasure with the turn of events in the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky.

Oakland interim police chief's term extended to December 8

Oakland Police Department interim Chief Susan Manheimer's term was extended Thursday to December 8, a member of the Oakland Police Commission says. 

Police violence against Black women focus of Oakland rally

"I knew the outcome would be what is. But my heart is still ripped from chest because it continues," housing advocate Carroll Fife said as she fought back tears.

Two East Bay filmmakers on a mission to save Oakland's Fairyland

Oakland's Fairyland was in danger of closing due to the coronavirus pandemic but donations from the community have helped keep the amusement park open a while longer. Two East Bay filmmakers are hosting an online fundraiser in hopes of saving the park for future generations.