Moms 4 Housing inspires bill that offers tenant protections

The Oakland City Council is considering new legislation that would give tenants the first right to purchase their home if it's put up for sale. 

Train strikes vehicle stuck on tracks in Oakland, killing single occupant

A single occupant inside a vehicle was killed Wednesday night when they were struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland, officials with the fire department say. 

2 men shot in attempted robbery in Oakland

Two men were shot during an attempted robbery in Oakland early Wednesday morning. 

Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer

Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.

‘A place of solace’: Oakland announces new cabin community for the homeless

A new tuff shed community is going up at Caltrans property at Sixth and Oak streets in Oakland. The $200,000 was fully funded by private citizens.

CHP: Targeted shooting on I-580 in Oakland leaves 1 injured

Officers are investigating a targeted freeway shooting in Oakland that left a man injured Monday morning, authorities said. 

Oakland couple, both 95, die within 3 days of each other after 70-year marriage

Judith Broude died Jan. 21 and her husband, longtime Temple Sinai Rabbi Samuel Broude, suffered a stroke at her funeral, and died three days later.

Cameras spot high-speed chase by Coliseum after hit-and-run

​​​​​​​The driver of a truck got Interstate Highway 880 about 3:30 a.m. and led sheriff's deputies through several neighborhoods near the Oakland Coliseum.

Teen charged in shooting death of 17-year-old in Oakland

An 18-year-old felon was charged with murder on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in East Oakland last week.

Thieves steal Oakland mobile church's van and equipment

Thieves steal a van and $20K worth of equipment critical to the operation of an Oakland church that holds services out of a high school.

Vigil for Oakland mother of 7, and anti-violence activist, killed in hit-and-run

Miesha Singleton, 40, was struck in a crosswalk outside Elmhurst Middle School on 98th Avenue Friday afternoon. She had already picked up her kids, and had left her van for a moment to use the bathroom inside the school, friends told KTVU.

Oakland police recover vehicle involved in hit-and-run that killed mother, suspect remains at large

Investigators recovered the vehicle in Oakland following a tip from a community member. It is described as a white Nissan Maxima, matching witness descriptions from the time of the crash.