Oakland mayoral candidates on how they'd address crime

Two mayoral candidates in the upcoming April 15 special election went toe-to-toe on the issues important to Oaklanders. Here's what they said about tackling crime.

Oakland business leaders discuss ways to revitalize local economy

More than 250 civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Towne Fair Cafe inside the Oakland Museum of California for a meeting centered around the key findings of a new 80-page economic report.

Mayoral debate: What Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor said about Oakland's top issues

MAYORAL DEBATE: One of the topics discussed at the Oakland mayoral debate was the city's significant budget deficit. We break down what each candidate had to say.

KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate ahead of special election

Former Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor will debate at the Oakland Museum, with KTVU anchor Dave Clark moderating the event.

3 Oakland Chevron stations burglarized 15 minutes apart

Several Chevron gas stations in Oakland were burglarized early Tuesday morning, and all were owned by the same company.

Oakland zoo reveals strategic conservation plan

The plan focuses on three specific pillars that outline the zoo's aspirations: species and habitat protection, wildlife trade mitigation, and human-wildlife coexistence.

Illegal cannabis worth $20 million found in Oakland warehouse

CHP was working on a cargo theft investigation but ended up discovering $20M in illegal cannabis at an Oakland warehouse.

Coliseum sale moves forward, Alameda County supervisor confirms

Alameda County officials received two documents that are apparently critical to finishing the sale of the Coliseum in Oakland, KTVU has learned. 

Oakland charter school seeks renewal

Part of AIMS Charter School in downtown Oakland could be in jeopardy after the Oakland Unified School District rejected its application to renew its charter.

Oakland's First Fridays celebrates Women's History Month

Oakland's First Fridays festival rolled back around with the theme for March focused on Women's History Month.

D'Wayne Wiggins' musical influence stretches far-beyond Bay Area

Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city’s history of greats, the guitarist’s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.

Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins facing 'medical complications'

The guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Toné! is experiencing "medical complications," the band said in a statement on social media. 

KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate

Candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor will participate in the Oakland mayoral debate on Tuesday, moderated by KTVU's Dave Clark. Here's how to watch.

Video: Oakland police say woman kidnapped, punched

Oakland police released a short video on Thursday saying a woman had been kidnapped and punched two days earlier, and they needed help finding the man who took her. 

Oakland mayoral candidate receives lifesaving surgery, lays out priorities

Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, who first revealed to KTVU that he had recently had a liver transplant, explained why he's running for mayor of Oakland, which he said is broken.