Man dies in Oakland apartment fire

The man, who appeared to be in his 50s, likely died from smoke inhalation in the fire in a four-plex in the 800 block of 47th Street near UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, said fire department spokesman Michael Hunt. The victim had only minor visible burns, Hunt said.

Squatters escape fire at unsafe Oakland warehouse

A red-tagged warehouse in Oakland went up in flames Friday morning. Six people were squatting inside but luckily weren't injured.

Suspect in shooting death of 19-year-old Oakland woman fled country

On Friday, Oakland police announced they have charged Roberto Martinez with the shooting death of 19-year-old Madisyn White Carroll on Dec. 10. Police haven't been able to make an arrest because Martinez left the country.

Fire at red-tagged Oakland warehouse
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One person suffers burns following fire at red-tagged warehouse in Oakland

4 shot at holiday party in Oakland in stable condition

Four people injured in a shooting at a holiday party in Oakland Christmas day are all in stable condition, authorities said.

Oakland Police officer injured in Christmas morning crash

An Oakland Police Department patrol vehicle has been involved in a traffic collision on state Highway 13 early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Laney College students in need awarded emergency fund scholarships

Comcast partnered with the Peralta Colleges Foundation to assist students facing unforeseen financial circumstances that impact their ability to attend classes.

BART deadly stabbing trial proceeding, suspect ruled competent

John Lee Cowell is charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly stabbing Wilson and her sister, 26-year-old Letifah Wilson, on the platform at the MacArthur station at 9:36 p.m. on July 22, 2018.

Iranian-born entrepreneur clears Oakland students' lunch debt

Payam Zamani, CEO of One Planet in Walnut Creek, donated $15,600 to the district's nutrition services department. His contribution now helps wipe out the fall semester meal debt for students who qualify for reduced priced meals.

Wedgewood: Wants to employ at-risk youth to renovate 'Moms 4 Housing' home

A group that helps at-risk youth find jobs is asking the women who are living in a West Oakland home illegally to leave so the property can be renovated and sold. 

Oakland A’s now part-owner of Coliseum Complex

A landmark vote by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors officially makes the Oakland A’s part-owner of the Oakland Coliseum Complex.

Judge wants more time to decide mental competency of BART stabbing suspect

The judge has three options: ordering Cowell to stand trial on Jan. 6 as scheduled, finding that he's mentally incompetent to stand trial and suspending the criminal proceedings against him, or appointing another psychiatrist to examine him to determine his current competency.

Mistah F.A.B. hosts 15th annual holiday giveaway

His mother had told him and his sister as they were growing up to “do good, while you’re doing good.”

Vote on Coliseum sale set for Monday
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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is set to make the vote Monday,