Juneteenth celebrations and rallies held around the Bay
Thousands of people gathered in Oakland to recognize Juneteenth, and recognize systemic racial inequity.
Thousands of people gathered in Oakland to recognize Juneteenth, and recognize systemic racial inequity.
Rob Roth reports.
Port of Oakland to receive 3 new cranes later this year, among the tallest in North America
Port officials expect the cranes to arrive from Chinese manufacturer ZPMC in September.
Port officials expect the cranes to arrive from Chinese manufacturer ZPMC in September.
Thousands marching in Oakland Juneteenth protest and rally
Longshore workers began the march at the Port of Oakland and are heading towards downtown Oakland.
Longshore workers began the march at the Port of Oakland and are heading towards downtown Oakland.
Federal judge rules against Oakland police on use of tear gas, rubber bullets during protests
A federal judge has sided with civil rights attorneys representing the Anti Police-Terror Project and other individuals with a temporary restraining order that limits Oakland Police Department use of tear gas and other weapons in protest situations.
A federal judge has sided with civil rights attorneys representing the Anti Police-Terror Project and other individuals with a temporary restraining order that limits Oakland Police Department use of tear gas and other weapons in protest situations.
Oakland police, FBI investigating fake body found hanging from a noose near Lake Merritt
The fake body was removed from a tree on the 2100 block of Lakeshore Avenue, next to Lake Merritt before officers had arrived.
The fake body was removed from a tree on the 2100 block of Lakeshore Avenue, next to Lake Merritt before officers had arrived.
$25K grants available to develop ideas on a 'racially just' Oakland
The guidelines for the grant say the money -- $300,000 for up to 12 $25,000 grants -- is meant to help the cultural sector of communities of color.
The guidelines for the grant say the money -- $300,000 for up to 12 $25,000 grants -- is meant to help the cultural sector of communities of color.
Fears of fire danger as neighbors notice illegal fireworks' early arrival
The warm weather, dry vegetation and illegal fireworks are causing concern for people who live in the Oakland hills.
The warm weather, dry vegetation and illegal fireworks are causing concern for people who live in the Oakland hills.
'Nooses' found at Oakland's Lake Merritt treated as hate crime
Several "nooses" found hanging from trees at Oakland's Lake Merritt will be investigated as a hate crime, Mayor Libby Schaaf said Wednesday.
Several "nooses" found hanging from trees at Oakland's Lake Merritt will be investigated as a hate crime, Mayor Libby Schaaf said Wednesday.
Crews responding to blaze at Schnitzer Steel in Oakland
The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.
The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.
Firefighters working to contain blaze near the Port of Oakland
The fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
The fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
Service planned in Pinole for slain federal security guard killed in Oakland
“Pat Underwood was murdered because he wore a uniform,” David Anderson, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, said at a news conference at the Dellums building.
“Pat Underwood was murdered because he wore a uniform,” David Anderson, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, said at a news conference at the Dellums building.
Laptops given out to close the digital divide among Oakland students
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
Policing to dominate Oakland politics, funding
Policing in the city of Oakland will be a big topic of conversation at Oakland’s City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Policing in the city of Oakland will be a big topic of conversation at Oakland’s City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
As council considers reforms, Oakland police chief says there's no room for cuts
Oakland's interim police chief Susan Manheimer says the department has already gone through several budget cuts and can’t reduce their officer to service call ratio any further.
Oakland's interim police chief Susan Manheimer says the department has already gone through several budget cuts and can’t reduce their officer to service call ratio any further.
Oakland council considers tear gas ban, reallocating $25M from police budget
The motions come as cities nationwide are grappling with similar issues of criminal justice reform in the wake of years of systemic abuse and racial inequities.
The motions come as cities nationwide are grappling with similar issues of criminal justice reform in the wake of years of systemic abuse and racial inequities.
'Tsunami of cases:' Oakland agency receives complaints against police
Complaints began pouring in after May 29, when protests were held in Oakland, and throughout the world, to denounce systemic racism and police brutality.
Complaints began pouring in after May 29, when protests were held in Oakland, and throughout the world, to denounce systemic racism and police brutality.
Protesters urge cuts to Oakland police budget
Protesters called on Noel Gallo to commit to supporting the idea of cutting the Oakland Police Department budget by 50 percent or about $150 million.
Protesters called on Noel Gallo to commit to supporting the idea of cutting the Oakland Police Department budget by 50 percent or about $150 million.
Protesters cleared from Bay Bridge after blocking all westbound traffic for hours
The metering lights at the Bay Bridge toll plaza on the Oakland side have been activated, the CHP advises.
The metering lights at the Bay Bridge toll plaza on the Oakland side have been activated, the CHP advises.
Port of Oakland reports dip in May shipment volume due to pandemic
Full imports fell by 14.6 percent compared to May of last year while exports fell by 10.7 percent, which port officials said was largely due to lower global consumer demand during the pandemic.
Full imports fell by 14.6 percent compared to May of last year while exports fell by 10.7 percent, which port officials said was largely due to lower global consumer demand during the pandemic.