Rickey Henderson, Oakland A's great and hall-of-famer, dead at 65
Hall of Famer and Oakland Athletics great Rickey Henderson has died at age 65, according to reports.
Oakland man to serve as a judge in famous Westminster dog show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is a favorite for many dog lovers and come February when the competition is held, a man from Oakland will be on hand as one of the judges.The annual show will be held in New York and Oakland's Ryan Horvath has been selected to judge breeds in the hound group.
Oakland leaders call on Barbara Lee to run for mayor to get city 'back on track'
Dozens of Oakland leaders are calling on Congresswoman Barbara Lee to take the helm as the city's mayor.
Coast Guard to step up enforcement of Oakland estuary
The US Coast Guard is set to step up its enforcement along the Oakland estuary, KTVU has learned.
Youth and adult offenders volunteer at Oakland toy giveaway to give back
An Oakland nonprofit helping at-risk youth and adult offenders turn their lives around, is preparing to host its first toy giveaway this weekend.
Oakland council OKs police, fire, cultural arts cuts to balance budget
The cuts will come in two phases, a short-term plan, where changes will take effect immediately, and another round of changes after the new year.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on achievements, challenges as she leaves office
On Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's final day in office Tuesday, she shared her thoughts about her journey through City Hall.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day: A look back at her tenure
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day is Tuesday; she was recalled by voters last month.
Oakland police find body near vehicle fire
Oakland police on Monday said they are investigating the death of a person who was found near or possibly in a vehicle fire.
Info sought for 2021 Oakland homicide that left teenager dead
Police are asking for the public's help for information in a November 2021 homicide that left a teenager dead.
Port of Oakland appeals ruling that blocks use of new airport name
The Port of Oakland is appealing a court ruling that temporarily blocks it from using its new airport name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
75-year-old man taking smoke break during Warriors game killed in Oakland
Earl Rhue, 75, loved life, and he lived it to the fullest all the time. But he was killed Wednesday while taking a smoke break in his car during the Warriors game.
Alameda County DA filing calls Mario Juarez a 'conduit' for Duong family money
The Alameda County District Attorney's office filed new documents accusing political operative Mario Juarez of bouncing checks and failing to pay for Sheng Thao's mayoral campaign attack flyers in 2022, as well as alleging that Juarez was a "conduit" to receive large sums of money from the Duong family, whose company has held contracts with the City of Oakland.
East Oakland shop owner criticizes police response after burglary hit
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a cellphone repair shop in East Oakland.
Police investigate armed robbery at Oakland gas station
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning on High Street, officials said.
San Francisco Bay Area bridge tolls could go above $10 by 2030
Bay Area bridge tolls are already going up to $8 on January 1, 2025 for seven state-owned bridges. But in a meeting Wednesday, the Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee will also discuss increasing tolls over a five year period starting in January 2026.
Oakland Unified could make decision on merging schools Wednesday
Oakland school leaders may make a final decision Wednesday night to determine if ten schools will merge into five to save money.
Former Oakland city council staffer, former city councilmember join mayor's race
At least seven candidates have filed paperwork, stating their intention to run for Oakland mayor. that essentially launches their fundraising campaigns over the next four months.
Firefighters respond to a gas leak in Oakland, buildings evacuated
The Oakland Fire Department is responding to what they call a compressed natural gas leak at a gas station in the Jack London Square area.
San Francisco is on track to have lowest homicide rate in 60 years
San Francisco is on track to have the lowest homicide rate in 60 years, according to the police department and mayor's office.