North Oakland barbershop owner arrested in deadly shooting
North Oakland barbershop owner Wesley Broach, 35, was arrested on suspicion of murder in a New Year’s Day shooting, police said.
North Oakland barbershop owner Wesley Broach, 35, was arrested on suspicion of murder in a New Year’s Day shooting, police said.
Oakland police investigating two separate New Year’s Day killings
Oakland police did not indicate that the two shootings were related.
Oakland police did not indicate that the two shootings were related.
Historic boxing ring, used by George Foreman, damaged after car crashes into Oakland gym
The owner of an Oakland boxing club is assessing the damage after a car crashed into his business early New Year’s Day, damaging a historic boxing ring once used by heavyweight champion George Foreman.
The owner of an Oakland boxing club is assessing the damage after a car crashed into his business early New Year’s Day, damaging a historic boxing ring once used by heavyweight champion George Foreman.
Car slams through doors of Oakland boxing club; investigation underway
The owner of the club said the driver fled the scene before authorities arrived.
The owner of the club said the driver fled the scene before authorities arrived.
Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data
The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.
The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.
PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
End-of-year homicides in Oakland, Richmond
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
BART reports major delays in SFO and East Bay directions due to disabled train
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
Protestors at Port of Oakland demand stop to alleged Israel arms shipments
Dozens of protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland on Thursday to demand an end to alleged arms shipments to Israel.
Dozens of protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland on Thursday to demand an end to alleged arms shipments to Israel.
Rain forces venue change for large holiday celebration for Oakland families
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Former DA employee files FBI complaint over alleged AI video
A former employee of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a federal complaint accusing a political advocacy group of defamation and illegal manipulation of a recording during last year’s recall campaign of former District Attorney Pamela Price.
A former employee of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a federal complaint accusing a political advocacy group of defamation and illegal manipulation of a recording during last year’s recall campaign of former District Attorney Pamela Price.
27-year-old man dies in custody at Oakland courthouse: sheriff
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.
'Frenchie' stolen from Castro located, suspected thief arrested
Just over a week after he was stolen from the Castro, French bulldog Hank has been located in Oakland, the San Francisco Police Department announced on Friday.
Just over a week after he was stolen from the Castro, French bulldog Hank has been located in Oakland, the San Francisco Police Department announced on Friday.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Public backlash after Oakland councilmember appears to make obscene gesture during meeting
An Oakland city councilmember is facing public criticism after video circulated online appearing to show him making an obscene gesture toward the audience during a City Council meeting.
An Oakland city councilmember is facing public criticism after video circulated online appearing to show him making an obscene gesture toward the audience during a City Council meeting.
New Oakland Airport program allows non-travelers through security
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is introducing a new program that will allow friends and family of travelers to greet them, or say one last goodbye, right at their gate.
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is introducing a new program that will allow friends and family of travelers to greet them, or say one last goodbye, right at their gate.
NYE 2026: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.