Timeline: Oakland will see 4 mayors over next 4 months

Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.

Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training

New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.

East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress

Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.

Raiders training facility sale falls through; Oakland Roots need practice space

The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.

CHP officers fired at while pursuing speeding vehicle in Oakland

Officers with the California Highway Patrol were shot at while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Oakland early Monday morning, officials say. 

At least 4 Bay Area school districts meeting over massive budget shortfalls

On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.

Are Oakland officers who conducted 'ghost chase' liable for death of innocent bystander?

Are two Oakland police officers who conducted an authorized "ghost chase" of a 19-year-old suspect leaving a sideshow liable for the death of an innocent bystander? That is the question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

French restaurant in Oakland closes for good

A French restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square has shut its doors for good

Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up

One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.

Blackout Holiday Market showcases Black entrepreneurs in Oakland

The holiday shopping season is underway in downtown Oakland, supporting black entrepreneurs at the Blackout Holiday Market.

9-year-old Oakland football players headed to championship trip; other teams need help

The 9-year-old Oakland Dynamites football players are feeling pretty grateful this Thanksgiving: They have enough money to go to their championship games in Florida in two weeks. But other teams are in dire need of cash so that they can play, too.

Oakland airport workers call on airlines, Port of Oakland to show thanks with wage raises

Union workers at Oakland International Airport, held a rally outside the terminals saying they are hoping the Port of Oakland, airlines and their contractors will show their thanks for employees' work by negotiating higher wages and offering health care options.

9-year-old Oakland football players can't afford championship trip

Nine-year-old football players from the Oakland Dynamites made it to the national championship games in Florida. But many cannot afford to go.

Oakland tattoo shop cleaned out by burglar

 The owner of a downtown Oakland tattoo shop is puzzled over how a burglar managed to clean him out of all his equipment, given there were no signs of forced entry.

Thanksgiving travel ramps up at Bay Area airports

Oakland International Airport is quiet early Tuesday morning, as Thanksgiving travel is expected to ramp up.

Beloved Puerto Rican restaurant La Perla moving out of Oakland

A beloved Puerto Rican restaurant in Oakland is moving out of town. After serving the community for years, this is the last week La Perla will be open in Oakland’s Dimond district.

Illegal fireworks disturb West Oakland residents, police investigating

Fireworks in November? According to police in Oakland, an illegal fireworks display went off on Saturday in the area of Raimondi Park.