'Former mayor:' Judge corrects Sheng Thao's defense attorney
“Former mayor," the judge said, referring to Sheng Thao. “She is no longer the mayor."
Remembering Dennis Richmond: Public figures react to passing legendary anchorman
It's a name synonymous with local Bay Area news--Dennis Richmond. As the community grapples with the passing of a legendary anchorman who broke barriers in broadcast journalism, reactions pour in from local and state leaders who share their heartfelt sentiment about his death.
Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond dies at 81
Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement, died Wednesday at the age of 81.
Ex-teacher sues Oakland Unified School District following student pronoun dispute
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store in Oakland to close
Four years after Ayesha Curry opened her flagship lifestyle retail store in Oakland, Sweet July announced it will close its doors next week for safety reasons.
One person found dead in Oakland warehouse fire, another dies in Berkeley house fire
Firefighters in the East Bay were busy on Monday, battling flames that killed one person in an Oakland warehouse and injured four others in a nearby Berkeley fire.
Deadly early-morning shooting near Oakland Coliseum
A person died on Sunday following an early-morning shooting near the Oakland Coliseum, police said.
Two former Lincoln University football stars sign in UFL
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
This Oakland teacher wants to empower students by exposing them to the HBCU experience
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
Illegal gambling den busted in Oakland
In Oakland, police officers busted an illegal gambling den on Friday, recovering illicit goods, including guns and narcotics, authorities said.
City of Oakland laying off around 100 workers amid $129M+ deficit
Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.
Oakland's Waterfront Hotel closing Friday after 35 years in Jack London Square
The Waterfront Hotel opened in 1990 as part of the Port of Oakland’s $100 million development plan to revitalize Jack London Square.
Too Short posts tearful video after killing of his brother in Oakland
Rap legend Too Short posted a tearful video on social media mourning the death of his older brother, who was killed in East Oakland during a botched robbery.
OPD arrest 11- and 13-year-olds in connection with scooter theft, death of father
Oakland police arrested an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old in connection with a scooter robbery that led to the deadly shooting of a father the day after Christmas.
Bay Area U.S. Olympians & ice skating community mourn crash victims
Bay Area U.S. Olympians and other members of the ice skating community mourn the loss of the plane crash victims. They include young athletes, parents, and coaches.
Oakland-based e.l.f. Beauty embraces DEI, and you won't believe its ad campaign
While many major retailers have rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Oakland-based cosmetics giant e.l.f.