Oakland airport workers call on airlines, Port of Oakland to show thanks with wage raises
Union workers at Oakland International Airport, held a rally outside the terminals saying they are hoping the Port of Oakland, airlines and their contractors will show their thanks for employees' work by negotiating higher wages and offering health care options.
9-year-old Oakland football players can't afford championship trip
Nine-year-old football players from the Oakland Dynamites made it to the national championship games in Florida. But many cannot afford to go.
Oakland tattoo shop cleaned out by burglar
The owner of a downtown Oakland tattoo shop is puzzled over how a burglar managed to clean him out of all his equipment, given there were no signs of forced entry.
Thanksgiving travel ramps up at Bay Area airports
Oakland International Airport is quiet early Tuesday morning, as Thanksgiving travel is expected to ramp up.
Beloved Puerto Rican restaurant La Perla moving out of Oakland
A beloved Puerto Rican restaurant in Oakland is moving out of town. After serving the community for years, this is the last week La Perla will be open in Oakland’s Dimond district.
Illegal fireworks disturb West Oakland residents, police investigating
Fireworks in November? According to police in Oakland, an illegal fireworks display went off on Saturday in the area of Raimondi Park.
Oakland police seek help solving woman's murder, release new photos
The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a woman's homicide this past summer and on Monday, they released new images including that of a vehicle of interest.
Here's how much it will cost to hold a special Oakland mayoral election
Now that Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been recalled, it's up to the voters to decide who will next lead the city. So, how much will that cost?
8-year-old Oakland weightlifting champ wants to be 'strongest kid in the world'
An 8-year-old boy became the youngest athlete from Oakland to qualify for the USA Weightlifting Youth National Championship.
Oakland mayor: Bas declares supervisor victory, complicating interim mayor selection
An Oakland City Councilmember who was set to serve as the city's interim mayor declared victory in her election for city supervisor on Friday. Here's what could happen next.
Bay Area Grammy-nominated band holds open call for new drummer
Have you ever dreamed of being in a rock band? If you're a drummer, you may have a shot at joining the Bay Area-born Grammy-nominated band Primus.
Oscar Wright, Oakland activist and pioneer for equal education, dies at age 101
The longtime advocate for equal education and civil rights in Oakland, died Monday at the age of 101, his son confirmed to KTVU.
Oakland unions protest pending budget cuts to police, fire services
City workers in Oakland on Monday will hold a protest against proposed budget cuts, especially to police, fire and public safety departments.
Oakland's historic Kaiser Center for the Arts hosts big night after multi-million dollar renovation
Saturday marked a big night for one of Oakland's most historic event venues. The Kaiser Center for the Arts, closed for more than 20 years, hosted one of its first big shows.
Oakland sees 3rd shooting homicide within 3-day period
Oakland police reported a third homicide victim Saturday afternoon stemming from a shooting.
Hit-and-run driver strikes Oakland bus
A hit-and-run driver struck a bus in Oakland Friday afternoon, injuring the bus driver and a teen passenger.
Oakland Councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in supervisor District 5 race
Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas is narrowly ahead in the race for the District 5 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, according to the latest results released by the county late Friday afternoon.
How Oakland saw no homicides for six weeks
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
Oakland shooting leaves near Lake Merritt dies
A victim is in critical condition after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, officials say.
