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.
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.
Stolen mail found dumped as thieves target mailboxes
Mail theft is on the rise across California and it has been for at least three years. In one case, thieves targeted a series of apartment buildings using counterfeit keys to steal from dozens of mailboxes night after night.
Mail theft is on the rise across California and it has been for at least three years. In one case, thieves targeted a series of apartment buildings using counterfeit keys to steal from dozens of mailboxes night after night.
Breonna Taylor indictment sparks mass protests, including in Oakland
The grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case sparked protests around the nation Wednesday including in the Bay Area. Roughly 300 gathered in Oakland to march through downtown. Some tried to walk onto a freeway onramp. The protest has been peaceful.
The grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case sparked protests around the nation Wednesday including in the Bay Area. Roughly 300 gathered in Oakland to march through downtown. Some tried to walk onto a freeway onramp. The protest has been peaceful.
Desk giveaway for families struggling with distance learning
Perhaps overlooked in the challenge to provide distance learning to Oakland students was one basic ingredient. A desk.
Perhaps overlooked in the challenge to provide distance learning to Oakland students was one basic ingredient. A desk.
Oakland reacts to Kentucky indictment in Breonna Taylor case
When George Floyd died the hands of Minnesota Police, the protests that followed pushed Breonna Taylor's case into the national spotlight.
When George Floyd died the hands of Minnesota Police, the protests that followed pushed Breonna Taylor's case into the national spotlight.
COVID-19 restrictions: Bay Area counties advance to ‘red tier’
Three more Bay Area counties move from the purple tier to the red tier on the state’s color coded chart. The move allows many more business to reopen with limited capacity.
Three more Bay Area counties move from the purple tier to the red tier on the state’s color coded chart. The move allows many more business to reopen with limited capacity.
HBO's ‘We Are the Dream’ takes home Emmy, executive producer Mahershala Ali praises Oakland students
An HBO documentary about Oakland kids whose amplified voices echo the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was recognized with an Emmy Award on Sunday.
An HBO documentary about Oakland kids whose amplified voices echo the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was recognized with an Emmy Award on Sunday.
Oakland awarded $20M for two housing developments under 'Project Homekey'
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Project Homekey awards on Monday as the next phase in the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are impacted by COVID-19.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Project Homekey awards on Monday as the next phase in the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are impacted by COVID-19.
Help Oakland's firefighters beat cancer
Firefighters have higher than average rates of cancer, but the Oakland Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is trying to change that.
Firefighters have higher than average rates of cancer, but the Oakland Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is trying to change that.
Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013
The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.
The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.
Oakland City Council will consider where to allow homeless encampments
City officials in Oakland are set to consider a new homeless encampment policy that would address where people can and cannot set up encampments.
City officials in Oakland are set to consider a new homeless encampment policy that would address where people can and cannot set up encampments.
Family of Oakland man fatally stabbed while he slept steps up efforts to find killer
Family members of a 25-year-old homeless man, who was stabbed multiple times while he slept, have stepped up their efforts in the search for his killer, as they pleaded to the public for help in the case.
Family members of a 25-year-old homeless man, who was stabbed multiple times while he slept, have stepped up their efforts in the search for his killer, as they pleaded to the public for help in the case.
Oakland's Zendaya euphoric to be youngest lead drama actress to win an Emmy
Zendaya's family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as the stunned actress accepted the award in what appeared to be a hotel suite.
Zendaya's family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as the stunned actress accepted the award in what appeared to be a hotel suite.
After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A's 14-2
The Giants earned their first win in six tries during this year's Bay Bridge Series and go into the season's final week chasing a playoff spot.
The Giants earned their first win in six tries during this year's Bay Bridge Series and go into the season's final week chasing a playoff spot.
Oakland Panthers indoor football team postpones games until 2022
Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.
Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.
Fireworks spark crackdown in the East Bay hills
A cell phone video, making the rounds, shows several people around a bonfire while another person sets off fireworks at a vista point on Grizzly Peak.
A cell phone video, making the rounds, shows several people around a bonfire while another person sets off fireworks at a vista point on Grizzly Peak.
Flames rip through densely populated Oakland's Chinatown
A massive fire in Oakland's Chinatown Wednesday morning left dozens of businesses displaced. Fire investigators are still working to determine a cause, but they said it appears the fire started in a nearby dumpster.
A massive fire in Oakland's Chinatown Wednesday morning left dozens of businesses displaced. Fire investigators are still working to determine a cause, but they said it appears the fire started in a nearby dumpster.
Major medical emergency forces closure of MacArthur BART Station
Trains are passing through the station, but are not stopping.
Trains are passing through the station, but are not stopping.
Driver who rammed two Oakland police officers remains at large
The driver took off on the freeway after the 7 a.m. incident at 12th and Castro streets, and the officer who was dragged was taken to a hospital.
The driver took off on the freeway after the 7 a.m. incident at 12th and Castro streets, and the officer who was dragged was taken to a hospital.
Rob Roth reports.