Oakland officials fire back after Trump says city is like 'living in hell'
During a Fox News town hall on Thursday, Trump said the violence in some of those cities is worst than Afghanistan and Honduras.
During a Fox News town hall on Thursday, Trump said the violence in some of those cities is worst than Afghanistan and Honduras.
Trump bashes Oakland, City officials respond
Henry Lee reports.
Henry Lee reports.
Castlemont teachers in Oakland engaged in unethical behavior: grand jury
In one telling example, the grand jury learned that one teacher guided students through tests, question by question. The teacher also encouraged them to use their phones to search for answers to the test questions or better understand what they were being asked.
In one telling example, the grand jury learned that one teacher guided students through tests, question by question. The teacher also encouraged them to use their phones to search for answers to the test questions or better understand what they were being asked.
Oakland police locate 12-year-old girl reported missing
Oakland police have found a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week.
Oakland police have found a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week.
Judge: Oakland McDonald's to stay closed for now after COVID-19 outbreak
A judge has ordered the McDonald's on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland should stay closed until the court rules on the owner's health safety practices, according to the East Bay Times.
A judge has ordered the McDonald's on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland should stay closed until the court rules on the owner's health safety practices, according to the East Bay Times.
Oakland school board abolishes police force with unanimous vote
In the five years from 2013-2014 through 2018-2019, the district spent $9.3 million on its armed police force.
In the five years from 2013-2014 through 2018-2019, the district spent $9.3 million on its armed police force.
OUSD board member wants peacekeepers instead of police
Oakland Unified School District board member Rosie Torres said students ask her questions like this, “Why do we have police?
Oakland Unified School District board member Rosie Torres said students ask her questions like this, “Why do we have police?
Protective gear given to hundreds of Oakland families
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
Peralta colleges votes to cut ties with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
The Peralta Board of Trustees voted unanimously to soon stop funding and transition away from the sheriff's office and find an alternative form of dispatch and police services on its campuses.
The Peralta Board of Trustees voted unanimously to soon stop funding and transition away from the sheriff's office and find an alternative form of dispatch and police services on its campuses.
OUSD school board poised to eliminate district's police department
At 4 p.m., the board will consider proposals to remove the OUSD police department, set a timeline for doing so and talk about developing another safety plan.
At 4 p.m., the board will consider proposals to remove the OUSD police department, set a timeline for doing so and talk about developing another safety plan.
Warriors hold summer virtual camps, as kids get a special guest visit from guard Damion Lee
The Golden State Warriors continued to draw large numbers of young basketball fans to its summer camp, despite the fact that it’s being offered online due to coronavirus restrictions.
The Golden State Warriors continued to draw large numbers of young basketball fans to its summer camp, despite the fact that it’s being offered online due to coronavirus restrictions.
Oakland overrun by illegal fireworks
Germaine De Luca has had it with illegal fireworks in Oakland.
Germaine De Luca has had it with illegal fireworks in Oakland.
Bay Area youth sports begin a return to group training, with strict rules in place
Slowly and methodically, youth sports have begun returning to in-person training in the Bay Area. But as expected, the practices look starkly different than they did prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Slowly and methodically, youth sports have begun returning to in-person training in the Bay Area. But as expected, the practices look starkly different than they did prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oakland group proposes NFL's first Black-owned team
With the Raiders gone to Las Vegas a group of Bay Area entrepreneurs and business people want to bring professional football back to Oakland. The "African American Sports and Entertainment Committee" sent the NFL a letter of intent, asking to discuss the proposal. This isn't just about football.
With the Raiders gone to Las Vegas a group of Bay Area entrepreneurs and business people want to bring professional football back to Oakland. The "African American Sports and Entertainment Committee" sent the NFL a letter of intent, asking to discuss the proposal. This isn't just about football.
Stolen Momolicious food truck found wedged underneath Oakland freeway
On Friday, a tip came in that the food truck had been spotted in West Oakland underneath the freeway.
On Friday, a tip came in that the food truck had been spotted in West Oakland underneath the freeway.
Local activists on how this racial justice movement fits in Oakland's history
KTVU speaks with Bay Area folks who have spent their lives fighting for social justice--in theater and art, through organizing, music or politics. They told us how their work, including as members of the civil rights movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement or the Black Panther Party, informs the current sociopolitical moment.
KTVU speaks with Bay Area folks who have spent their lives fighting for social justice--in theater and art, through organizing, music or politics. They told us how their work, including as members of the civil rights movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement or the Black Panther Party, informs the current sociopolitical moment.
Peralta College District investigating alleged request to 'anglicize' Vietnamese-American student's name
The professor is Matthew Hubbard, a Laney College math professor, who was placed on leave Friday after he allegedly asked a student to "anglicize" her name.
The professor is Matthew Hubbard, a Laney College math professor, who was placed on leave Friday after he allegedly asked a student to "anglicize" her name.
Tiny Homes finds permanent location in Oakland
Leigh Martinez reports.
Leigh Martinez reports.
Caravan stretches across Bay Bridge to fight for social justice in policing and healthcare
The demonstration was put together by a coalition of groups, including many healthcare professionals, all fighting for the same thing, immediate action from elected officials to end police violence and racism in health care.
The demonstration was put together by a coalition of groups, including many healthcare professionals, all fighting for the same thing, immediate action from elected officials to end police violence and racism in health care.
Truck driver hurt during Oakland protests supports cause, disappointed some turned violent
A commercial truck driver reached out to KTVU to share his story about what happened to him when large crowds in Oakland turned out to protest the killing of George Floyd .
A commercial truck driver reached out to KTVU to share his story about what happened to him when large crowds in Oakland turned out to protest the killing of George Floyd .