Black Lives Matter street mural in Oakland
The large yellow letters are the words "Black Lives Matter" and resembles the mural recently painted outside the White House in response to the police custody death of George Floyd.
The large yellow letters are the words "Black Lives Matter" and resembles the mural recently painted outside the White House in response to the police custody death of George Floyd.
Family identifies man shot and killed by CHP officers in Oakland
The 10:46 p.m. shooting happened during a criminal investigation, according to police.
The 10:46 p.m. shooting happened during a criminal investigation, according to police.
Rising Together: OUSD Class of 2020
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Oakland police asks public for clues in hit-and-run that left elderly woman in critical condition
Police were called about 10:36 p.m. to the scene in the 1400 block of Fruitvale at International Boulevard, where the driver of a GMC pickup truck had turned off International onto Fruitvale and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before fleeing.
Police were called about 10:36 p.m. to the scene in the 1400 block of Fruitvale at International Boulevard, where the driver of a GMC pickup truck had turned off International onto Fruitvale and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before fleeing.
FBI releases photos of suspect vehicle in Oakland killing of federal officer
According to investigators, a white 1997-2002 Ford E-250 or E-350 Cargo van, was driven by the shooters last Friday night of the incident.
According to investigators, a white 1997-2002 Ford E-250 or E-350 Cargo van, was driven by the shooters last Friday night of the incident.
Oakland improving safety around essential places
The concept was launched last month, as an extension of its "Slow Streets" program.
The concept was launched last month, as an extension of its "Slow Streets" program.
Oakland adding 4 more 'essential places;
Oakland is adding four additional intersections to its Slow Streets: Essential Places installations on Friday.
Oakland is adding four additional intersections to its Slow Streets: Essential Places installations on Friday.
Oakland police violated court order when tear gassing protesters, civil rights attorneys say
In a letter sent to Oakland's Interim Police Chief, civil rights attorneys said the department violated a federal court order by firing tear gas and explosive grenades directly into a crowd of protesters on Friday night.
In a letter sent to Oakland's Interim Police Chief, civil rights attorneys said the department violated a federal court order by firing tear gas and explosive grenades directly into a crowd of protesters on Friday night.
Two of the Bay Area’s largest anti-police brutality demonstrations were organized by students
The protest against the killing of George Floyd, police, and racial inequality drew an estimated 10,000 people to Mission High School in San Francisco Wednesday night.
The protest against the killing of George Floyd, police, and racial inequality drew an estimated 10,000 people to Mission High School in San Francisco Wednesday night.
Protesters dance in street, stay out past curfew with few problems, police say
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.
Pharmacies targeted during civil unrest leaving innocent victims behind
A four-year-old girl has, to some extent, become an unlikely victim of the recent vandalism and violence on the streets.
A four-year-old girl has, to some extent, become an unlikely victim of the recent vandalism and violence on the streets.
Oakland man barricaded in home with young children and rifle peacefully surrenders
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
Noon update from Oakland police regarding standoff
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Oakland councilmembers ask for immediate halt to police use of tear gas
UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong aid that tear gas makes people cough a lot and that people at protests are shouting and possibly projecting the virus droplets at farther lengths.
UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong aid that tear gas makes people cough a lot and that people at protests are shouting and possibly projecting the virus droplets at farther lengths.
Oakland city auditor critical of citizen-led police commission
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Despite protest that ran past curfew, Oakland police make no arrests
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
Oakland police deploy tear gas, arrest 100 people following youth march
But about 15 or 20 minutes before the 8 p.m. curfew took hold, video showed police using tear gas to break up the crowd that they say refused to leave the downtown area near City Hall at 14th and Broadway.
But about 15 or 20 minutes before the 8 p.m. curfew took hold, video showed police using tear gas to break up the crowd that they say refused to leave the downtown area near City Hall at 14th and Broadway.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Alameda County's new, free COVID-19 testing site seeks to 'increase access to testing in West Oakland'
Alameda County announced a new COVID-19 testing site to open on Wednesday in West Oakland, in partnership with community and faith organizations and the city of Oakland.
Alameda County announced a new COVID-19 testing site to open on Wednesday in West Oakland, in partnership with community and faith organizations and the city of Oakland.