Jury convicts John Cowell with first-degree murder in BART stabbing death of Nia Wilson
On the first day of deliberations, the jury has reached a verdict for John Cowell, accused of fatally stabbing Nia Wilson and injuring her sister Letifah on an Oakland BART station platform.
On the first day of deliberations, the jury has reached a verdict for John Cowell, accused of fatally stabbing Nia Wilson and injuring her sister Letifah on an Oakland BART station platform.
Woman killed in hit-and-run in Oakland
A 65-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland on Tuesday morning, police said.
A 65-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland on Tuesday morning, police said.
Day 2: About 1,500 passengers to be let off Princess cruise in Oakland
Mary Lou Wilson, 77, of Pleasanton said this whole experience has been an unprecedented wild adventure.
Mary Lou Wilson, 77, of Pleasanton said this whole experience has been an unprecedented wild adventure.
Chef and team serve food to those on stricken cruise ship in Oakland
World Central Kitchen provides food to victims of disaster all around the world.
World Central Kitchen provides food to victims of disaster all around the world.
Attorneys make closing arguments in John Cowell murder trial
Attorneys presented closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of John Cowell in the deadly stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
Attorneys presented closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of John Cowell in the deadly stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
East Bay football coach killed in Oakland
The Alameda County Coroner's Office would not confirm the victim's identity Saturday, but those close to the Contra Costa College Comets football program said Saturday afternoon that the victim was DeAndre Green, 34, an assistant football coach at the San Pablo community college.
The Alameda County Coroner's Office would not confirm the victim's identity Saturday, but those close to the Contra Costa College Comets football program said Saturday afternoon that the victim was DeAndre Green, 34, an assistant football coach at the San Pablo community college.
After days at sea, Princess cruise carrying some infected coronavirus passengers arrives in Oakland
As per Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders, those on board who need any type of emergency medical attention will get to disembark first.
As per Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders, those on board who need any type of emergency medical attention will get to disembark first.
Passenger describes feeling 'over the edge' being trapped on Princess cruise
All those aboard the ship are expected to disembark over the next several days at the Port of Oakland.
All those aboard the ship are expected to disembark over the next several days at the Port of Oakland.
Coronavirus: California governor explains why Port of Oakland chosen as 'best site' for cruise ship docking
The Oakland port is the only one big enough and remote enough to allow the 3,500 passengers and crew members to get off the ship, some time on Monday.
The Oakland port is the only one big enough and remote enough to allow the 3,500 passengers and crew members to get off the ship, some time on Monday.
Crews prepare for cruise ship to dock at Port of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."
Some city leaders, union workers worried about cruise docking at Port of Oakland
While Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he’s doing everything possible to make sure the public is safe when the 3,500 people on the ship sails into the Port of Oakland, for many, that’s not enough to reduce worries.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he’s doing everything possible to make sure the public is safe when the 3,500 people on the ship sails into the Port of Oakland, for many, that’s not enough to reduce worries.
Cruise ship to dock in Oakland
Azenith Smith reports.
Azenith Smith reports.
SkyFOX over Port of Oakland where Grand Princess will dock
SkyFOX flew over the Port of Oakland during the early evening of Sunday, March 8, 2020.
SkyFOX flew over the Port of Oakland during the early evening of Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Have a bad interaction with Oakland police? Here's who to contact
John Alden’s formal title is the executive director of the Community Police Review Agency, a city agency with a $5-million a year operating budget tasked with investigating complaints against police.
John Alden’s formal title is the executive director of the Community Police Review Agency, a city agency with a $5-million a year operating budget tasked with investigating complaints against police.
Coronavirus: Princess cruise ship kept offshore now allowed to dock in Oakland
Princess Cruises said the ship will dock at the Port of Oakland some time on Monday.
Princess Cruises said the ship will dock at the Port of Oakland some time on Monday.
Oakland hired PI to investigate police commissioner
Documents obtained by KTVU show the city of Oakland spent $50,000 in 2018 to hire a private investigator to look into allegations of misconduct by Police Commissioner Ginale Harris.
Documents obtained by KTVU show the city of Oakland spent $50,000 in 2018 to hire a private investigator to look into allegations of misconduct by Police Commissioner Ginale Harris.
Warriors players, coach to join peace walk against gun violence Friday
The Giffords Law Center, the Golden State Warriors and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will host a peace walk and public town hall Friday to discuss the efficacy of Oakland's gun violence reduction programs.
The Giffords Law Center, the Golden State Warriors and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will host a peace walk and public town hall Friday to discuss the efficacy of Oakland's gun violence reduction programs.
2 former OPD chiefs, city councilman criticize federal oversight of police; lawsuit pending
In addition, Oakland City Councilman Noel Gallo said he is planning to fly to Washington, D.C., to meet with Department of Justice officials.
In addition, Oakland City Councilman Noel Gallo said he is planning to fly to Washington, D.C., to meet with Department of Justice officials.
Nurses: Healthcare providers in California, U.S. 'unprepared' to handle coronavirus
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
McClymonds High students relocated to another campus
The 125 students will be studying at Ralphe J. Bunche Academy instead, until their school reopens, perhaps on March 6, according to district spokesman John Sasaki.
The 125 students will be studying at Ralphe J. Bunche Academy instead, until their school reopens, perhaps on March 6, according to district spokesman John Sasaki.



















