Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
Longtime Laney College head coach to retire
After 45 years, Laney College head football coach John Beam will hang up his whistle after the football season and retire.
Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday. Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.
CHP Task Force recovers 20 stolen cars in Oakland
A task force with the California Highway Patrol recovered 20 stolen cars on Oct. 17 in Oakland.
1 dead in Oakland semi truck and sedan collision: CHP
A Toyota Camry driver has died after they collided with a semi-truck in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Smoke seen near site of recent Oakland hills wildfire
“Yes, again": Those are the words of the Oakland Fire Department after smoke was seen Saturday afternoon near the Keller Avenue exit on Interstate 580 in Oakland.
1 dead in vehicle collision with bicyclist on I-880 in Oakland; vehicle overturns in separate crash
All westbound lanes of Interstate 580 east of Oakland Avenue are blocked on Friday night. There are injuries from an overturned vehicle, officials say.
Oakland police car stolen, quickly recovered
Oakland police are investigating the theft of a marked patrol vehicle on Friday.
Bay Area Run Club founder robbed of camera gear at gunpoint in Oakland park
The founder of a local running club is still shaken after being robbed at gunpoint in Oakland at Joaquin Miller Park Friday morning. Jacob Zlobinsky was promoting his latest event when he had thousands of dollars in camera equipment taken.
Cops bust illegal casino operation in Oakland, guns and drugs recovered
Oakland police officers shut down an illegal casino operation Thursday after receiving complaints from community members.
Former Alameda County DA, Oakland mayor support recalls of successors
The former Alameda County District Attorney and the former mayor of Oakland are both supporting the recalls of their successors.
'Unimaginable tragedy': Former Oakland High basketball star loses both parents
Within about a year’s time, former Oakland High standout basketball star Money Williams has faced unimaginable loss. Almost a year to the date of his father’s death, his mother passed away this month, leaving him and his sister to take care of their younger siblings.
Major League Cricket headed to the Oakland Coliseum
Major League Cricket is headed to the Oakland Coliseum.
Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwise
The Mayor called reporters into Democratic Party Headquarters in Oakland to make an announcement of new appointments who want to serve and oppose the recall effort.
Oakland youth football team raising money for national championship in Florida
An East Bay youth football team is fundraising for a trip to Florida after qualifying for the American Youth Football National Championship.
Oakland deploys surveillance cameras to prosecute illegal dumping
The city of Oakland is deploying 15 more surveillance cameras around the city to help prosecute illegal dumping.
New video shows officer tasing man on Oakland shoreline
Body camera video, newly surfaced as part of a civil rights lawsuit, shows the moments when an East Bay Regional Park police officer used a Taser on an unarmed man who is now in a coma in a situation that started over expired car tags.
Video: Weekend sideshows in Vallejo, Richmond, Oakland net 20 arrests
The Oakland Police Department says sideshows occurred in various parts of the city around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Changes at the Oakland Police Commission; new Inspector General
There are many changes at the Oakland Police Commission.