Several anti-war protests spring up around Bay Area

Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.

Class action lawsuit alleges Flock license plate readers violate CA law and privacy of residents

Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.

5 Oakland residents arrested in brazen Beverly Hills robbery

Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland.

Oakland teachers avert strike, up to 13% raises on the table

A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.

Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon

A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court. 

Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs

The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.

OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs

Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.

Oakland's Lunar New Year Parade set to draw thousands to Chinatown

Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.

Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking

The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking. 

Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey

The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said. 

3rd suspect in Oakland triple homicide arrested after $10 marijuana purchase

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.

Oakland police arrest man, 29, after mayor's SUV stolen

Oakland police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the theft of a city-owned SUV that is used to take Mayor Barbara Lee to and from events.

Oakland's own Alysa Liu captures Olympic gold for Women's figure skating

Oakland's own Alysa Liu has captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002. 

Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
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Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.

SUV used to shuttle Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee stolen near City Hall

An SUV used by the security detail for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen after a thief found the keys for the vehicle in her office, sources tell KTVU.