New sculpture at Port of Oakland honors merchant mariners

The sculpture, called "Sea Remembrance," is a large metal figure standing near the center's steps. 

Police watchdogs complain OPD, sheriff too 'militarized' 

Many law enforcement agencies say nothing surpasses the vehicle for protecting officers - and the public- amid gunfire. But watchdog groups say Oakland's criteria for deploying the Bearcat is murky.

Moms 4 Housing, supporters who were arrested won’t be charged; deputies' tactics under fire

Sheriff's deputies came under fire for their tactics during the much-publicized Moms 4 Housing eviction in Oakland. Now Oakland is moving toward a new policy for police use of equipment such as tear gas, battering rams and sniper rifles.

Suspect in Nia Wilson murder trial thrown out of court for hurling obscenities at prosecutor

The defendant's attorney was able to convince him to come to court, but when Cowell took the stand he refused to answer questions during cross-examination and hurled expletives at the prosecutor. 

Oakland public schools discussing $21M in budget cuts

When it comes to kids and schools, budget cuts aren’t a popular discussion, but it’s become a necessary one Wednesday night for Oakland Unified School District. 

Oakland tenants refuse to pay rent, hope to buy property from owner

The tenants say they're frustrated with ignored and repeated requests for repairs, and with increases in the cost of their rent. 

Bus-only lane idea on Bay Bridge presented

MTC staff will present the initial design and traffic assessment of a bus lane on the Bay Bridge, which they say will move more people in fewer cars, saving time on traveling and accommodating the growing need for long distance commuters.

Oakland police oversight board wants stricter rules on militarized equipment

An analysis conducted by 2 Investigates shows that police deploy the tank-like Bearcat about seven times a month - or nearly twice a week - in predominantly East Oakland neighborhoods, and rarely in the affluent hills. 

Oakland students part of Martin Luther King HBO documentary

“We Are The Dream” will debut on HBO Feb. 18. The film will become available online for free at a later date yet to be announced. 

Man washing his car robbed at gunpoint in Oakland's Dimond district

Surveillance video taken Monday about 1:30 p.m. shows two men walking up to a man on Damuth Street, and putting a gun to a head while he was inside his car, cleaning it.

Defendant in Nia Wilson murder case gives bizarre testimony claiming sisters were 'aliens'

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

John Cowell, accused killer in Nia Wilson case, testifies in his own murder trial

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

Man dies in Oakland fire; home open to those with nowhere to go

The home was under construction and there was a large piece of plastic leaning up against a heater, neighbors said.