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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco is on track to have the lowest homicide rate in 60 years, according to the police department and mayor's office.
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.
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'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.
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."
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.
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.
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.