3 arrested following West Oakland shooting
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
John Beam murder case on hold pending competency evaluation
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
Volunteer who picks up trash around Oakland robbed while cleaning street corner
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland to host Bay Area's only official Super Bowl watch party
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Hundreds demand accountability for Oakland's illegal dumping 'crisis'
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Oakland’s Super Bowl fan zone
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Beloved Oakland football coach John Beam remembered for legacy far beyond the field
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Bay Area vigils held for Minnesota woman shot and killed by ICE agent
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Celebration of life for legendary coach John Beam in Oakland
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Nightmare for Oakland couple whose home overrun by strangers
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.
1 killed in shooting near Oakland flea market
A popular Oakland flea market was the scene of a deadly shooting on Friday after a person was fatally shot in a parking lot, authorities said.
A popular Oakland flea market was the scene of a deadly shooting on Friday after a person was fatally shot in a parking lot, authorities said.
DA charges man with murder in Oakland's 1st homicide of 2026
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged a man with murder in Oakland's first homicide of 2026.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged a man with murder in Oakland's first homicide of 2026.
Oakland friends and family pray for missing Reno woman's return
A tight-knit group of friends in Oakland joined family members to pray for Shellie Vickers' safe return.
A tight-knit group of friends in Oakland joined family members to pray for Shellie Vickers' safe return.
Oakland woman breaks neck in unsolved hit-and-run
An Oakland family is demanding answers after a hit-and-run crash left their loved one fighting for her life.
An Oakland family is demanding answers after a hit-and-run crash left their loved one fighting for her life.
Demonstrators gather in Oakland, SF to protest woman's fatal shooting by ICE
Dozens of protesters gathered in Oakland Wednesday night to demonstrate against the shooting death of a woman at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis earlier in the day.
Dozens of protesters gathered in Oakland Wednesday night to demonstrate against the shooting death of a woman at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis earlier in the day.
Oakland mayor, city leaders tout lower crime rates in 2025
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the 2025 homicide rate is a 22% decrease from 2024.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the 2025 homicide rate is a 22% decrease from 2024.
Inauspicious start to 2026: 5 killed in Oakland as new year rolls in
Three separate shootings occurred in Oakland over the course of four days killed five people. Police have yet to disclose much about the deaths, although in one of the cases, a suspect has been arrested.
Three separate shootings occurred in Oakland over the course of four days killed five people. Police have yet to disclose much about the deaths, although in one of the cases, a suspect has been arrested.
3 fatally wounded in early morning Oakland shooting
The killings mark Oakland's third, fourth and fifth recorded homicides of the year.
The killings mark Oakland's third, fourth and fifth recorded homicides of the year.
Oakland firefighters extinguish flames at 2 buildings on West Grand Ave.
Firefighters in Oakland are responding to a two-alarm structure fire on the 700 block of West Grand Avenue on Friday night.
Firefighters in Oakland are responding to a two-alarm structure fire on the 700 block of West Grand Avenue on Friday night.