Oakland police and mayor vow crackdown on post-First Friday crime
The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.
The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
Oakland has new rules, safety measures for First Fridays
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
East Bay 5th graders get inspiring glimpse into aviation through Southwest
A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.
A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.
This Bay Area city is one of the top for dog attacks on mail carriers
June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.
June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.
Ariana Grande fans flock to SF pop-up store ahead of Bay Area shows
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
Fans line up awaiting Ariana Grande's merch pop-up store kicking off her tour
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
Oakland leaders discuss future of 'First Fridays'
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Cloud Park on Telegraph Avenue to debate the future of the city's popular "First Fridays" event.
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Cloud Park on Telegraph Avenue to debate the future of the city's popular "First Fridays" event.
In a joyful ceremony, Oakland teen, school valedictorian, challenges his class to find their ‘why’
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
Photographer captures rare photo of a pair of eagles in this East Bay city
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
San Leandro man, 33, shot in Oakland parking lot; dies at hospital
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Plank in Oakland's Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
Father, son charged in fatal Oakland flea market shooting tied to fake ID dispute
A father and son have been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at an Oakland flea market that authorities say stemmed from a dispute over competing sales of fake identification cards.
A father and son have been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at an Oakland flea market that authorities say stemmed from a dispute over competing sales of fake identification cards.
Oakland secures $1M in federal funding for Ceasefire
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
Oakland to rename street to honor hometown NBA legend Gary Payton Sr.
Oakland city council member Noel Callo recommended that the city adopt a resolution to commemoratively rename 40th Avenue between Mera Street and Carrington Street as “Gary Payton Way," and authorize the installation of a plaque honoring him.
Oakland city council member Noel Callo recommended that the city adopt a resolution to commemoratively rename 40th Avenue between Mera Street and Carrington Street as “Gary Payton Way," and authorize the installation of a plaque honoring him.
McClymonds High student wins $5K for school attendance
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
Family mourns 19-year-old fatally stabbed near Oakland's San Antonio Park
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Michelin Guide selects 7 restaurants in Bay Area for California guide
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.