Female pastor makes history in Oakland
Reverend Doctor Jacqueline Thompson was officially installed as Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church on Sunday.
Reverend Doctor Jacqueline Thompson was officially installed as Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church on Sunday.
Tree falls into home in Montclair district of Oakland
Firefighters responded to the 5900 block of Alhambra Way at about 3 p.m. to find the tree having smashed through a pool/tub room of the house. Rain was especially heavy at the time, said Battalion Chief James Bowron.
Firefighters responded to the 5900 block of Alhambra Way at about 3 p.m. to find the tree having smashed through a pool/tub room of the house. Rain was especially heavy at the time, said Battalion Chief James Bowron.
Large tree causes significant damage to Oakland home
No one was injured when the tree fell, but the home was substantially damaged.
No one was injured when the tree fell, but the home was substantially damaged.
Oakland firefighters control structure fire at East Oakland building
The fire was reported about 9:30 a.m. at the single-story structure at 3828 Foothill Blvd.
The fire was reported about 9:30 a.m. at the single-story structure at 3828 Foothill Blvd.
Homeless women and children occupying Oakland home served eviction notice
Four homeless women and two children who are staying at an unoccupied home, owned by a real estate company have been served an eviction notice in Oakland.
Four homeless women and two children who are staying at an unoccupied home, owned by a real estate company have been served an eviction notice in Oakland.
Gun violence effects on youth mental health discussed in Oakland
Community leaders came together in Oakland Thursday to discuss the effect that gun violence has on the mental health of young people.
Community leaders came together in Oakland Thursday to discuss the effect that gun violence has on the mental health of young people.
Van with supplies for homeless stolen in Oakland
A van full of supplies set to go to San Francisco's homeless population was stolen in Oakland.
A van full of supplies set to go to San Francisco's homeless population was stolen in Oakland.
Oakland police seek armed robbery suspect responsible for Metro PCS store robberies
The suspect is described as an African American man, approximately 25-35 years old, between 6' and 6'1" with a medium build and medium complexion.
The suspect is described as an African American man, approximately 25-35 years old, between 6' and 6'1" with a medium build and medium complexion.
Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Redwood Regional Park renamed after 1st woman to serve on district’s board
An Oakland park with the largest remaining natural grove of coast redwoods in the East Bay has been renamed in honor of a woman who worked to acquire the park property.
An Oakland park with the largest remaining natural grove of coast redwoods in the East Bay has been renamed in honor of a woman who worked to acquire the park property.
Flooded storage facility in Oakland damages precious belongings
Piles of now worthless items are stacking up, and truckloads have already been hauled away.
Piles of now worthless items are stacking up, and truckloads have already been hauled away.
Logs line West Oakland street in apparent attempt to deter homeless, RV dwellers
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
Somber anniversary: 3 years since deadly Ghost Ship Warehouse fire
Monday December 2, 2019 marks three years since the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire killed 36 people in Oakland.
Monday December 2, 2019 marks three years since the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire killed 36 people in Oakland.
Live grenade safely removed from back yard of Oakland residence
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
Thanksgiving Travelgeddon: Power outage at Oakland airport foils some holiday travelers' plans
A power outage at Oakland International Airport is creating delays Tuesday night during one of the busiest travel days of the year.
A power outage at Oakland International Airport is creating delays Tuesday night during one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Mistah F.A.B. helps those struggling in Oakland ahead of Thanksgiving
Oakland rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B. and his sister, Theresa Anderson, have been hosting Thanksgiving meals for those in need for the past 14 years.
Oakland rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B. and his sister, Theresa Anderson, have been hosting Thanksgiving meals for those in need for the past 14 years.
Play like a girl: 10-year-old Oakland girl helps bring her all-star football team to victory
10-year-old Oakland football player is the first to make her team's all-star roster and helps bring a win for her team.
10-year-old Oakland football player is the first to make her team's all-star roster and helps bring a win for her team.
Resident caught in crossfire between robbery suspects, store owner in Oakland
An armed robbery near Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood led to a gunfire exchange that left an innocent person wounded.
An armed robbery near Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood led to a gunfire exchange that left an innocent person wounded.
Community mourns loss of Oakland football player who died of cancer at age 19
"We are happy for the time that we had, because he was wonderful, he was just so great," sai dhis grandmother, Jacquelyn Washington.
"We are happy for the time that we had, because he was wonderful, he was just so great," sai dhis grandmother, Jacquelyn Washington.
Police clear activists at Oakland City Hall who were protesting 'cruel' treatment of homeless
The activists are calling for an end to what they say are "cruel and inhumane anti-homeless practices" by the city, including eviction and demolition of camps, and towing of recreational vehicles.
The activists are calling for an end to what they say are "cruel and inhumane anti-homeless practices" by the city, including eviction and demolition of camps, and towing of recreational vehicles.