Remaining evacuation orders lifted for Oakland residents near Keller Fire
Several dozen residents of an Oakland hills neighborhood, impacted by a remaining evacuation order for the Keller Fire, were finally able to return home on Sunday evening.
Keller Fire in Oakland hills, 85% contained as some are allowed to their homes
Firefighters in the Oakland hills made progress fighting the Keller Fire on Saturday and were able to lift some of the mandatory evacuations facing nearby residents.
Keller Fire shares similarities with 1991 Oakland hills firestorm
Oakland Fire said the Keller Fire and the Tunnel Fire of 1991 share similarities. Both erupted as a result of heavy winds and hot temperatures in October.
Skyline High School postpones homecoming dance
A typical rite of passage for many high schoolers, students at Oakland's Skyline High School will have to wait after the homecoming date scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to a grass fire.
See's Candies in Oakland burglarized, candy stolen
A candy shop in Oakland was burglarized by suspects with a sweet tooth.
Oakland hills Fire: I-580 reopens, forward progress stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.
100 units of affordable housing being built in Oakland's Chinatown
A total of 100 affordable housing now being built in Oakland's Chinatown.
Bay Area city ranked no. 1 for best food in the US
Beating out Chicago's deep-dish scene or Philly cheesesteaks is the culinary culture in Oakland.
Berkeley officer injured, 2 arrested in stolen car chase
A Berkeley police officer was injured after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Oakland football fight prompts punishment, canceled homecoming games
A fight between football players from two Oakland high school teams has led to punishments that include game suspensions and canceled homecoming games.
Oakland renews ShotSpotter gunshot detection system contract
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday renewed the contract for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out against recall as critics interrupt her rally
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fought back Tuesday against those calling for her ouster, even while being interrupted by a small but vocal group of protesters in the city's Chinatown.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivers State of the City address
The address comes as Thao faces a recall effort in the November election.
Oakland meeting about Coliseum sale, possible budget cuts canceled at last minute
Oakland city leaders were supposed to meet on Tuesday morning to discuss the Coliseum sale and whether the city will have to make steep budget cuts because of it, but the meeting was canceled at the last minute.
Sutter Health's 'Mammo-van' testing patients for breast cancer in East Oakland
A primarily Latino community in East Oakland is getting life-saving treatment through early screening for breast cancer.
East Oakland birthday party shooting leaves 3 hurt
Gunfire broke out at an East Oakland birthday party Saturday night, wounding three, according to police.
Triple-shooting on Oakland street, police say
Oakland police are investigating after three people were shot in the same area Saturday night.
Oakland teen among girls honored by First Lady Jill Biden
An Oakland teen was among a standout group of young women recognized by First Lady Jill Biden for making a difference in their communities.