Former Oakland City Council staffer Renia Webb to run in mayoral election
Renia Webb, a former staffer for ousted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, has filed papers with the city about her intention to run in the election to replace her.
Oakland facing $129M budget deficit, leaders consider budget cuts
Oakland's city council is set to discuss budget cuts Monday as the city faces a $129-million budget deficit.
Oakland budget crisis could mean cuts to police overtime and fire services
Oakland's city administrator released a report Friday, detailing how the city can address the dire $129-million dollar deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June 2025.
BART considering name change for Oakland's Lake Merritt station
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
Police find body wrapped in plastic along West Oakland street
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Walgreens stores in Oakland, Richmond closing
This fall, Walgreens announced it was closing 1,200 stores nationwide, and now, individual stores are reporting that they're closing their doors, including two in Oakland.
Here's what's next after recalls of Oakland mayor, Alameda County DA
The timeline is getting clearer for two East Bay elected leaders who were recalled, and now need to be replaced.
Timeline: Oakland will see 4 mayors over next 4 months
Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.
Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Raiders training facility sale falls through; Oakland Roots need practice space
The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.
CHP officers fired at while pursuing speeding vehicle in Oakland
Officers with the California Highway Patrol were shot at while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Oakland early Monday morning, officials say.
At least 4 Bay Area school districts meeting over massive budget shortfalls
On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.
Are Oakland officers who conducted 'ghost chase' liable for death of innocent bystander?
Are two Oakland police officers who conducted an authorized "ghost chase" of a 19-year-old suspect leaving a sideshow liable for the death of an innocent bystander? That is the question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
French restaurant in Oakland closes for good
A French restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square has shut its doors for good
Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up
One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.
Blackout Holiday Market showcases Black entrepreneurs in Oakland
The holiday shopping season is underway in downtown Oakland, supporting black entrepreneurs at the Blackout Holiday Market.
9-year-old Oakland football players headed to championship trip; other teams need help
The 9-year-old Oakland Dynamites football players are feeling pretty grateful this Thanksgiving: They have enough money to go to their championship games in Florida in two weeks. But other teams are in dire need of cash so that they can play, too.
East Bay woman who lost her son cooks for hundreds this Thanksgiving
An East Bay grandmother is spending her Thanksgiving holiday serving hundreds of people across the East Bay.