Fog diverts German flight from SFO to Oakland
A Lufthansa flight from Germany circled San Francisco International Airport for 30 minutes before landing at Oakland International Airport to refuel.
A Lufthansa flight from Germany circled San Francisco International Airport for 30 minutes before landing at Oakland International Airport to refuel.
Students' 'Super Heroes' mural pays tribute to slain artist
Students from Oakland's Hoover Elementary spent two years working on a mural that stands directly across the street from another mural, where the artist was killed while helping to paint it. The students' work of art is called, 'Heroes'.
Students from Oakland's Hoover Elementary spent two years working on a mural that stands directly across the street from another mural, where the artist was killed while helping to paint it. The students' work of art is called, 'Heroes'.
40 USPS trucks tagged in Oakland in the last few months
U.S. Mail trucks in Oakland have been targeted by taggers in recent months, leaving the red, white and blue painted vehicles covered over in graffiti and black letters.
U.S. Mail trucks in Oakland have been targeted by taggers in recent months, leaving the red, white and blue painted vehicles covered over in graffiti and black letters.
Oakland principal fed up with 'dumping ground' outside school
A street used as a dumping ground outside an Oakland school has the principal of Ralph Bunch Academy fed up and she's now urging the city to take action.
A street used as a dumping ground outside an Oakland school has the principal of Ralph Bunch Academy fed up and she's now urging the city to take action.
Leaders push for homeless housing on Oakland church properties
Some startling pictures of children living on the streets of Oakland are pushing local leaders to speed up a new project to house the homeless on church properties. Now congregations and the community are stepping up to find help, fast.
Some startling pictures of children living on the streets of Oakland are pushing local leaders to speed up a new project to house the homeless on church properties. Now congregations and the community are stepping up to find help, fast.
Oakland city officials announce 5-year reduction in violent crime
Oakland city officials today celebrated a five-year reduction in?violent crime, citing stronger community bonds, stable leadership at the?Police Department and better sharing of information among police officers.
Oakland city officials today celebrated a five-year reduction in?violent crime, citing stronger community bonds, stable leadership at the?Police Department and better sharing of information among police officers.
Birth mom's message to son before adoption
Video courtesy of Hannah Mongie
Video courtesy of Hannah Mongie
Barber to hold community vigil after W. Oakland fatal police shooting
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
He goes by the name of 'Truck' and for 21 years, he's served the community of West Oakland at his barbershop. But Wednesday night his shop was at the center of an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect dead after an argument quickly escalated.
BART officer discharges weapon; 1 suspect dead
Streets remain closed Wednesday night outside West Oakland BART Station where a BART police officer discharged their weapon and two suspects were shot, killing one of them. Oakland police are still investigating since it happened in their jurisdiction.
Streets remain closed Wednesday night outside West Oakland BART Station where a BART police officer discharged their weapon and two suspects were shot, killing one of them. Oakland police are still investigating since it happened in their jurisdiction.
Family devastated daughter was killed in Oakland hit & run on New Year's Day
One East Bay family is coping with the devastating loss of a daughter killed in a hit and run in Oakland on New Yea's Day.
One East Bay family is coping with the devastating loss of a daughter killed in a hit and run in Oakland on New Yea's Day.
Oscar Grant's mother holds annual vigil on 9th anniversary of son's death
The police shooting of Oscar Grant by BART police in 2009 became part of a national debate about police reform and race relations. On the ninth anniversary of his death, Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson held her annual vigil and renewed her call for more to be done on this issue.
The police shooting of Oscar Grant by BART police in 2009 became part of a national debate about police reform and race relations. On the ninth anniversary of his death, Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson held her annual vigil and renewed her call for more to be done on this issue.
Plenty of green coming in and going out at Oakland's Harborside marijuana dispensary
It?s ?Green-Day? at Oakland?s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in ?. And Lots of Green going out! ?This is like Disneyland, but way better,? said Florida?s Andrew Rojas.
It?s ?Green-Day? at Oakland?s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in ?. And Lots of Green going out! ?This is like Disneyland, but way better,? said Florida?s Andrew Rojas.
Medical marijuana users flock to dispensaries ahead of new pot regulations
The countdown to cannabis legalization is underway in California and Harborside in Oakland is seeing a rush of customers before new regulations go into effect.
The countdown to cannabis legalization is underway in California and Harborside in Oakland is seeing a rush of customers before new regulations go into effect.
Why cannabis dispensaries are seeing a rush of medical card seekers
The cannabis countdown to legalization is underway as the state prepares to allow recreational use on Monday. Dispensaries are already seeing a rush of medical customers before new restrictions go into effect.
The cannabis countdown to legalization is underway as the state prepares to allow recreational use on Monday. Dispensaries are already seeing a rush of medical customers before new restrictions go into effect.
California flu-season dangers
Dr. Larry on why the flu vaccine is part of the problem in keeping us healthy and how this year?s vaccine isn?t particularly effective.
Dr. Larry on why the flu vaccine is part of the problem in keeping us healthy and how this year?s vaccine isn?t particularly effective.
Popular Oakland chef Charlie Hallowell accused of sexual harassment
East Bay chef and restaurant owner Charlie Hallowell has apologized to his co-workers and the East Bay community following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
East Bay chef and restaurant owner Charlie Hallowell has apologized to his co-workers and the East Bay community following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Oakland family braces to tell 7-YO her father, was shot and killed days before Christmas
Dominique Johnson was a father and community activist. He was gunned down in Oakland just days before Christmas. Now family members are bracing to tell his 7-year-old daughter that her father isn't coming back.
Dominique Johnson was a father and community activist. He was gunned down in Oakland just days before Christmas. Now family members are bracing to tell his 7-year-old daughter that her father isn't coming back.
Thirty percent of Oakland school libraries closed, district lays off head librarian
California has the worst student to library ratio in the country. In Oakland, the library situation is exacerbated, as thirty percent of its 80 school libraries are closed. Candice Nguyen reports
California has the worst student to library ratio in the country. In Oakland, the library situation is exacerbated, as thirty percent of its 80 school libraries are closed. Candice Nguyen reports
Oakland's McClymonds High wins football state championship 2nd year in a row
There were a lot of smiles at Oakland's McClymonds High School Monday. The football team won the state championship for the second year in a row last Saturday, going undefeated in the process.
There were a lot of smiles at Oakland's McClymonds High School Monday. The football team won the state championship for the second year in a row last Saturday, going undefeated in the process.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Season Of Sharing - Rosita Watson
Someone referred Rosita Watson to the Season of Sharing Fund years ago, but she never pursued it. And then a few months ago, she found herself in a pretty difficult spot, and the referral turned out to be just what she needed.
Someone referred Rosita Watson to the Season of Sharing Fund years ago, but she never pursued it. And then a few months ago, she found herself in a pretty difficult spot, and the referral turned out to be just what she needed.