Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Oakland's Zendaya is engaged to Tom Holland: report
Oakland native and Hollywood superstar Zendaya is reportedly engaged to Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Oakland native and Hollywood superstar Zendaya is reportedly engaged to Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Oakland could soon have 7 fire stations closed
Two Oakland fire stations will close on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget.
Two Oakland fire stations will close on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
Spider monkey rescued from alleged DUI driver being treated at Oakland Zoo
This young, malnourished, and endangered spider money is under the care of the veterinary team at the Oakland Zoo, but the six-month-old?s road to Oakland came with some bizarre turns.
This young, malnourished, and endangered spider money is under the care of the veterinary team at the Oakland Zoo, but the six-month-old?s road to Oakland came with some bizarre turns.
Two Oakland fire stations will temporarily close amid city's budget shortfall
"While it will definitely alter our delivery model, we will still show up when you call 9-1-1," the chief said.
"While it will definitely alter our delivery model, we will still show up when you call 9-1-1," the chief said.
Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hateful message written by menorah at Oakland's Lake Merritt
The stand holding a menorah was vandalized on the last night of Hanukkah along Oakland's Lake Merritt with a hateful message.
The stand holding a menorah was vandalized on the last night of Hanukkah along Oakland's Lake Merritt with a hateful message.
Apple will pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
Deadly end to 2024 in Oakland despite overall homicide drop
The last day of 2024 and the first day of the new year were wracked with deadly violence in Oakland despite an overall homicide and crime drop that city leaders had touted the day before. Three were killed on New Year's Eve and two on New Year's Day.
The last day of 2024 and the first day of the new year were wracked with deadly violence in Oakland despite an overall homicide and crime drop that city leaders had touted the day before. Three were killed on New Year's Eve and two on New Year's Day.
Mother mourns loss of son in West Oakland New Year's Eve shooting
The mother of a man shot and killed as he was headed to work in West Oakland is grieving over her loss - and that of her grandchildren.
The mother of a man shot and killed as he was headed to work in West Oakland is grieving over her loss - and that of her grandchildren.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
California task force seizes nearly $23M in illegal cannabis in Oakland
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized close to $23 million in illicitly cultivated cannabis in East Oakland, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized close to $23 million in illicitly cultivated cannabis in East Oakland, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
Oakland Police Commission sustains 1st case of racial profiling
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
NYE 2025: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Ring in 2025 with a fantastic pyrotechnics display and other fun, family-friendly activities. We've compiled a list of events for you that are either low-cost or free.
Ring in 2025 with a fantastic pyrotechnics display and other fun, family-friendly activities. We've compiled a list of events for you that are either low-cost or free.
Bay Area bars, restaurants and venues gear up for NYE 2025
The countdown to the famous end-of-year countdown has begun. All across the Bay Area, restaurants, bars, and other venues are gearing up for New Year's Eve.
The countdown to the famous end-of-year countdown has begun. All across the Bay Area, restaurants, bars, and other venues are gearing up for New Year's Eve.
Oakland issued $1.3M in illegal dumping citations - and collected hardly anything
Piles of trash, box spring mattresses, old blenders and other garbage are common sights around Oakland, as the issue of illegal dumping has perplexed the city for years. But a KTVU inquiry and investigation into using cameras and issuing citations shows that many of these efforts have been underwhelming and inefficient.
Piles of trash, box spring mattresses, old blenders and other garbage are common sights around Oakland, as the issue of illegal dumping has perplexed the city for years. But a KTVU inquiry and investigation into using cameras and issuing citations shows that many of these efforts have been underwhelming and inefficient.
Oakland sees 34% drop in homicides, shootings in 2024
Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by the nonprofit group, Faith in Action East Bay.
Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by the nonprofit group, Faith in Action East Bay.
Four Oakland gas stations robbed in early morning hours
A string of robberies at gas stations across Oakland early Sunday morning left station clerks scrambling to clean up the damage.
A string of robberies at gas stations across Oakland early Sunday morning left station clerks scrambling to clean up the damage.
East Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO reflects on President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian legacy
In 2013, President Carter and his late wife Roslyn headed to the East Bay to help build homes for people in need. Janice Jensen was there during that trip, and she remembered his legacy fondly.
In 2013, President Carter and his late wife Roslyn headed to the East Bay to help build homes for people in need. Janice Jensen was there during that trip, and she remembered his legacy fondly.