Oakland police aim to interrupt recent spike in gun violence, interim chief says
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Oakland settles Ghost Ship fire lawsuit for $32.7M
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
$32.7 million settlement in Ghost Ship civil case
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
OPD Interim chief discusses current topics around policing
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Peacock polarizes Oakland neighborhood with shrill shriek
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
Oakland-raised artist turns his attention to Black Lives Matter monument
His Remember Them monument features likenesses of 25 famed humanitarians, from Rosa Parks to Nelson Mandela, Helen Keller to Harvey Milk.
His Remember Them monument features likenesses of 25 famed humanitarians, from Rosa Parks to Nelson Mandela, Helen Keller to Harvey Milk.
Oakland Zoo reopening pending as county files COVID-19 variance request with state
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
'Town Fridge', Oakland's free-food refrigerator, sees overwhelming support
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
Alameda Co. submits request to allow outdoor dining, waiting for state's go-ahead
County officials are working to get special permission from the state to allow outdoor dining after they ordered restaurants, bars, and wineries to immediately end outdoor dining and go back to offering delivery and pick-up services.
County officials are working to get special permission from the state to allow outdoor dining after they ordered restaurants, bars, and wineries to immediately end outdoor dining and go back to offering delivery and pick-up services.
Oakland City Council considers law requiring some laid-off workers get first choice of jobs
Councilmembers will consider the ordinance at the virtual City Council meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m.
Councilmembers will consider the ordinance at the virtual City Council meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m.
Stolen U-Haul with family memorabilia found in Oakland
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against CHP on behalf of Erik Salgado's family
An Oakland attorney on Monday filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against three California Highway Patrol officers who shot and killed a stolen car suspect last month.
An Oakland attorney on Monday filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against three California Highway Patrol officers who shot and killed a stolen car suspect last month.
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against CHP on behalf of Erik Salgado's family
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Erik Salgado's family over his deadly shooting at the hands of three California Highway Patrol officers. The family is asking for the officers to be named and for video of the shooting to be released.
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Erik Salgado's family over his deadly shooting at the hands of three California Highway Patrol officers. The family is asking for the officers to be named and for video of the shooting to be released.
Man's body found in Oakland's Huckleberry park
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the District's 24-Hour Dispatch Center at (510) 881-1833 or the Police Department's Anonymous Tip Line at (510) 690-6521.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the District's 24-Hour Dispatch Center at (510) 881-1833 or the Police Department's Anonymous Tip Line at (510) 690-6521.
Oakland enacts weekend traffic, parking measures to address Lake Merritt crowding
Park ambassadors, firefighters, and municipal code enforcement officers will be in the area to remind users of the area to wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.
Park ambassadors, firefighters, and municipal code enforcement officers will be in the area to remind users of the area to wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.
Final segment of Slow Streets program installed in Oakland
City officials said the closures will offer easier access to the food distribution sites at the middle school and senior center and to curbside pick-up at the library.
City officials said the closures will offer easier access to the food distribution sites at the middle school and senior center and to curbside pick-up at the library.
Meet the six year old girl who raised over $138K for the Oakland Zoo
On July 4, 6-year-old Andy Soulard, with a little help from mom, created a Facebook page asking people do donate money in an effort to help the zoo make up for its roughly $2 million monthly revenue loss.
On July 4, 6-year-old Andy Soulard, with a little help from mom, created a Facebook page asking people do donate money in an effort to help the zoo make up for its roughly $2 million monthly revenue loss.
Fireworks suspected of starting small fire near Grizzly Peak
Firefighters responded Saturday at 12:41 a.m. to an area near Grizzly Peak Boulevard on a report of a grass fire.
Firefighters responded Saturday at 12:41 a.m. to an area near Grizzly Peak Boulevard on a report of a grass fire.
Oakland will begin school year with distance learning, move to phased return to classrooms
The fall semester is set to begin on August 10, and no students will be in classrooms.
The fall semester is set to begin on August 10, and no students will be in classrooms.
Oakland Unified School District presents reopening plan
A leaked document appears to show that Oakland public school officials plan to begin the coming school year with online learning.
A leaked document appears to show that Oakland public school officials plan to begin the coming school year with online learning.