Major League Cricket bringing world's best players to Oakland Coliseum
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Woman hurt in Oakland crash says officers should not chase traffic violators
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
Oakland mom seeks help after her disabled son’s specialized chair was stolen
The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.
Oakland teen charged in killing of 15-year-old during alleged robbery
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.
Oakland Marathon draws a record 10,000 runners
The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.
12-year-old Oakland girl is rising in the sport of boxing
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe
Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.
Oakland driver flees CHP, later crashes into car with kids inside
Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.
16-year-old arrested in killing of Oakland student during attempted robbery
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the killing of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery.
Woman in alleged Oakland abduction video comes forward: police
A woman whose alleged abduction was caught on video has come forward to police, authorities said Thursday.
This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
New Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen
A new Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen. On Wednesday night, the star-studded cast of "Freaky Tales" walked the red carpet at the special screening held at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. The film was described as being a love letter to the East Bay city and a celebration of its culture.
Oakland mother channels grief over son's slaying into helping others
After 18-year-old Khadafy Washington was fatally shot in Oakland, his mother was awash in grief. She has since channeled her emotions into action, embarking on what would become a decades-long effort to help others navigate the aftermath of violence.
Friends say Oakland 15-year-old killed en route to soccer practice in attempted robbery
Family and friends held a vigil in East Oakland on Wednesday for a 15-year-old boy who was killed on his way to soccer practice earlier this week during what appears to be an attempted robbery.
East Oakland shooting claims life of teen
A teen was killed in a shooting in East Oakland late Monday afternoon.
BART service resumes after 'major medical emergency' delay
BART service between the Lake Merritt and Coliseum stations has been restored after it was temporarily stopped following a "major medical emergency," the transit agency said Saturday.
Suspect held in SF in Oakland domestic-violence slaying
A suspect was arrested in San Francisco in the shooting death of a woman outside a motel along Oakland's Embarcadero that police said was the result of domestic violence.
These Bay Area restaurants were added to the Michelin guide
The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area.