Oakland Zoo welcomes new female giraffe named Kijiji
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
3 cruise ships to anchor at Port of Oakland
The first ship arrives Saturday.
The first ship arrives Saturday.
Three cruise ships to dock at Port of Oakland; no link to COVID-19 infections
The Port said on Friday that it has not received reports of any cases of coronavirus associated with the vessels.
The Port said on Friday that it has not received reports of any cases of coronavirus associated with the vessels.
Rash of deadly shootings by police in Bay Area
There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.
There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.
Bay Area police shootings have skyrocketed since Easter
There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.
There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.
Oakland Zoo welcomes new giraffe named Kijiji
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Oakland closing additional streets to cars to promote social distancing
As part of Oakland's Slow Streets program supporting Alameda County's shelter-in-place order, several streets will be closed to vehicle through traffic beginning Friday.
As part of Oakland's Slow Streets program supporting Alameda County's shelter-in-place order, several streets will be closed to vehicle through traffic beginning Friday.
Lake Merritt could be closed if people don't social distance: Oakland mayor
But she quickly added that the city has no plans to, and she hopes that people will be on their best behavior.
But she quickly added that the city has no plans to, and she hopes that people will be on their best behavior.
Popular Camp Galileo files for bankruptcy
Galileo let go of many of its employees when it was forced to cancel programs because of shelter-in-place orders.
Galileo let go of many of its employees when it was forced to cancel programs because of shelter-in-place orders.
Two children killed in three-vehicle collision on Hwy 580 in Oakland
The collision occurred on westbound Highway 580, just east of the Lakeshore Avenue exit, at about 11:30 a.m.
The collision occurred on westbound Highway 580, just east of the Lakeshore Avenue exit, at about 11:30 a.m.
Ousted Oakland police chief files claim against city and 'out of control' commissioners
In a statement sent by PR strategist Sam Singer, Kirkpatrick said she had "raised alarms" about these issues seven times, but her reports went "largely unheeded" until she was fired in February "in retaliation for blowing the whistle." Kirkpatrick called the commissioners "out of control."
In a statement sent by PR strategist Sam Singer, Kirkpatrick said she had "raised alarms" about these issues seven times, but her reports went "largely unheeded" until she was fired in February "in retaliation for blowing the whistle." Kirkpatrick called the commissioners "out of control."
Former police chief files complaint against Oakland
Cristina Rendon reports.
Cristina Rendon reports.
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
Kaiser Oakland medical workers make touching music video to say 'Thank you'
Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.
Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.
Suspect in Oakland slaying had history of threats against victim, police say
Candles and flowers sit outside the East Oakland home where investment banker Miles Armstead was shot and killed, authorities say, by a homeless man with a longstanding grudge.
Candles and flowers sit outside the East Oakland home where investment banker Miles Armstead was shot and killed, authorities say, by a homeless man with a longstanding grudge.
Oakland police renew call for clues in disappearance of man in 2019
The family of Jonathan Bandabaila has increased the reward for information leading to his recovery to $10,000, police said in an announcement.
The family of Jonathan Bandabaila has increased the reward for information leading to his recovery to $10,000, police said in an announcement.
BART track work to affect weekend service between Lafayette, Rockridge stations
BART expects to begin the project May 9 and 10 and continue work on weekends through July 4 and 5.
BART expects to begin the project May 9 and 10 and continue work on weekends through July 4 and 5.
BART track project to affect weekend service
The project is expected to begin next weekend.
The project is expected to begin next weekend.
Police arrest suspect in connection with Oakland homicide
Jamal Thomas, 43, was taken into custody about eight hours after the shooting occurred, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Jamal Thomas, 43, was taken into custody about eight hours after the shooting occurred, according to the Oakland Police Department.