Oakland Unified School District gets a new Executive Director of Safety

Oakland Unified School District is heading back to school on August 11th, and with Nelson Algeria as its new Executive Director of Safety.

East Oakland disabled seniors riding wheelchairs in the street due to blight

A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.

This East Bay 'residential oasis' has home prices in the $200,000s

In a region known for high home prices, an East Bay community is bucking the trend with homes valued in the $200,000s, virtually unheard of in the Bay Area these days. 

Rare glimpse at East Bay stolen car task force; nearly $30M recovered since last year

The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30-million of stolen property over the last 18 months, including one dramatic recovery of a stolen Jeep by a suspect who was hiding in a water tunnel, but who was eventually spotted by a law enforcement drone and dragged out in handcuffs. 

Oakland cafe owner sued by DOJ says cases are effort to silence Palestinian voices

For the first time since an altercation between the owner of an Oakland coffee shop and a Jewish customer was caught on video in 2023, the Palestinian owner spoke publicly, claiming he was targeted and provoked.

Chabot Space and Science Center launches 'Space Week' in Oakland

The Chabot Space and Science Center is set to launch a new series of interactive events for families this week with a special program called Space Week, running from Wednesday through Aug. 3.

Investigators seek answers in Oakland killing of Juliette Harris

Juliette Harris, 24, was shot and killed around 2 a.m. on July 25, 2024, in the 2000 block of International Boulevard. She was found lying in the street.

Oakland teen goes from cheering on the Roots to wearing the jersey

Oakland native 19 year old Ali Elmasnaouy will play his first game as a pro for the team on Saturday after the team announced his signing on Thursday.

Suspect in custody after U.S. Marshals and other agencies search Oakland Hills school

A suspect was detained Thursday evening outside Head-Royce School in Oakland after a search of the area by several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Oakland police.

Port commissioners vote to finalize Oakland airport's new name

Renaming the airport has been a point of contention, mostly with SFO, for more than a year when Oakland began toying with the idea of rebranding their airport's name.

Oakland Kaiser Permanente on lockdown due to police activity

Kaiser Permanente’s main medical building in Oakland was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to police activity in the area.

Oakland's sideshow deterrent measures are working neighbors say

The Oakland Department of Transportation said it has received good feedback after making road changes to prevent illegal sideshows.

CHP investigating reports of shooting on Highway 24 in Oakland

According to CHP, the agency received reports of a shooting around 4:18 p.m. on eastbound Highway 24 near Broadway. That prompted officers to shut down all lanes on the eastbound direction of the highway.

Oakland man caught after $1 million Sacramento jewelry store heist

The smash-and-grab robbery happened around 1:15 p.m. on July 6 at a jewelry store near Stockton Boulevard and Orange Avenue in south Sacramento, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

Plan to develop Oakland Coliseum clears major hurdle

A vote by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday cleared the way for an Oakland developer to buy the Oakland Coliseum and move ahead with plans to revitalize the aging property.

Man, woman shot dead in East Oakland apartment

A man and a woman were found dead from gunshot wounds Tuesday morning in East Oakland.