Former President Obama hosts town hall for young men of color in Oakland
Thousands of people, including young men of color from all across the country, crowded Oakland's Scottish Rite Center Tuesday to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper. The former president himself was at the summit, along with Warriors' star Stephen Curry, John Legend, and other politicians. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Thousands of people, including young men of color from all across the country, crowded Oakland's Scottish Rite Center Tuesday to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper. The former president himself was at the summit, along with Warriors' star Stephen Curry, John Legend, and other politicians. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Some Oakland parents don't want to cross picket lines as teachers' strike looms
A possible teachers' strike in Oakland is two days away. All schools would remain open, but parent organizations are working on finding alternative places where students can go so they wouldn't have to cross picket lines. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
A possible teachers' strike in Oakland is two days away. All schools would remain open, but parent organizations are working on finding alternative places where students can go so they wouldn't have to cross picket lines. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland's Marcus Books still thrives as nation's oldest black bookstore
Marcus Books has been a Bay Area staple for decades and it continues to thrive in Oakland as the nation’s oldest black bookstore.
Marcus Books has been a Bay Area staple for decades and it continues to thrive in Oakland as the nation’s oldest black bookstore.
Oakland elementary school goes without heat, gas service since last week
Students at one Oakland elementary school have been bundling up, wearing layers since they've had no gas service since last Thursday. That also means no hot lunches. Officials say the repairs could take days. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Students at one Oakland elementary school have been bundling up, wearing layers since they've had no gas service since last Thursday. That also means no hot lunches. Officials say the repairs could take days. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland teachers prepare to strike
The possibility of a teachers' strike is still looming in Oakland. The district is looking for temporary teachers so it can keep schools open, but some teachers and parents have concerns about the qualifications of those who may end up getting hired. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
The possibility of a teachers' strike is still looming in Oakland. The district is looking for temporary teachers so it can keep schools open, but some teachers and parents have concerns about the qualifications of those who may end up getting hired. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
UCSF providing free dental care for children
UCSF School of Dentistry and Dental Center providing free dental care for children
UCSF School of Dentistry and Dental Center providing free dental care for children
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Oakland schools meet to discuss layoffs, $20M in budget cuts
Oakland school officials are meeting Wednesday night to discuss a plan to cut more than $20 million from the district budget in a plan that includes layoffs. Tonight's meeting is against a backdrop where teachers are threatening to go on strike. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland school officials are meeting Wednesday night to discuss a plan to cut more than $20 million from the district budget in a plan that includes layoffs. Tonight's meeting is against a backdrop where teachers are threatening to go on strike. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Obama, Curry, John Legend to join forces for 3-day Oakland event
Former President Barack Obama, Warriors Stephen Curry and singer John Legend have announced they are coming to Oakland later this month to host a national gathering of the former president's group, My Brothers Keepers, to talk about improving the lives of young men of color. KTVU's Amber Lee reports after speaking with event organizers.
Former President Barack Obama, Warriors Stephen Curry and singer John Legend have announced they are coming to Oakland later this month to host a national gathering of the former president's group, My Brothers Keepers, to talk about improving the lives of young men of color. KTVU's Amber Lee reports after speaking with event organizers.
Oakland students schooled in jazz, blues, R&B at Yoshi's
Faye Carol has traveled the world singing jazz, blues, R&B, you name it. But at Yoshi's in Oakland Tuesday, during this celebration of Black History Month, Carol was also a teacher. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Faye Carol has traveled the world singing jazz, blues, R&B, you name it. But at Yoshi's in Oakland Tuesday, during this celebration of Black History Month, Carol was also a teacher. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland calls Tuff Sheds a success; first village removed, lease ends
The city's year-long lease with a private developer at 6th and Brush Streets in West Oakland ended this month and the city took away the 20 Tuff Sheds that could temporarily house 40 homeless people at a time. It was the first village of it's kind in the city. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
The city's year-long lease with a private developer at 6th and Brush Streets in West Oakland ended this month and the city took away the 20 Tuff Sheds that could temporarily house 40 homeless people at a time. It was the first village of it's kind in the city. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland school board votes to close Roots International Academy by end of school year
In a late 6 to 1 vote, Oakland Unified School District board members voted to close Roots International Academy at the end of the school year.
In a late 6 to 1 vote, Oakland Unified School District board members voted to close Roots International Academy at the end of the school year.
Super Bowl recipes
Chef Nikki Shaw shares her Super Bowl recipes with KTVU.
Chef Nikki Shaw shares her Super Bowl recipes with KTVU.
'Something's better than nothing': TSA not exactly jumping for joy over temporary deal
TSA workers at Oakland International Airport appeared relieved by the news the government would re-open temporarily and paychecks would be coming in again. But no one was jumping for joy. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
TSA workers at Oakland International Airport appeared relieved by the news the government would re-open temporarily and paychecks would be coming in again. But no one was jumping for joy. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Board meeting met with protests against Oakland school closures
Wednesday night's school board meeting in Oakland was disrupted and delayed by two hours when a student protest took over the room. School closures are looming due to a budget deficit. On the chopping block is Roots International academy in East Oakland. Many voiced their displeasure at the prospect of the school's closing. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Wednesday night's school board meeting in Oakland was disrupted and delayed by two hours when a student protest took over the room. School closures are looming due to a budget deficit. On the chopping block is Roots International academy in East Oakland. Many voiced their displeasure at the prospect of the school's closing. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Oakland schools budget crisis: Financial cuts, potential school closures
Oakland parents, teachers and community leaders are planning to rally Wednesday night and then march to the Oakland school board meeting to try and save a middle school from closure next year. They're also concerned the school district may limit library hours as well. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland parents, teachers and community leaders are planning to rally Wednesday night and then march to the Oakland school board meeting to try and save a middle school from closure next year. They're also concerned the school district may limit library hours as well. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland teachers hold one-day walkout
Teachers, students and staff from Oakland Unified Schools rallied outside the district?s headquarters on Friday during a one-day walkout; a precursor to a showdown between the teacher?s union and the district. Hundreds of teachers took part in the Oakland sickout. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Teachers, students and staff from Oakland Unified Schools rallied outside the district?s headquarters on Friday during a one-day walkout; a precursor to a showdown between the teacher?s union and the district. Hundreds of teachers took part in the Oakland sickout. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Violinist expresses herself with music and food
California Symphony violinist Jennifer Cho expresses herself with music and food. Claudine Wong reports
California Symphony violinist Jennifer Cho expresses herself with music and food. Claudine Wong reports
Violinist expresses herself with music
Jennifer Cho, a violinist with the California Symphony, expresses herself with her music.
Jennifer Cho, a violinist with the California Symphony, expresses herself with her music.