Oakland residents sound off on eliminating 400 jobs, reducing police overtime
The Oakland City Council is taking steps to try to close a projected budget gap of more than $100 million for the next fiscal year. A town hall was held Wednesday night, with many residents expressing worry about potential cuts, amid ongoing concerns about crime and quality of life.
The Oakland City Council is taking steps to try to close a projected budget gap of more than $100 million for the next fiscal year. A town hall was held Wednesday night, with many residents expressing worry about potential cuts, amid ongoing concerns about crime and quality of life.
Oakland removes speed bumps installed by residents
Residents say they are fed up with "massive" sideshows and the city's slow response to curtail the activities.
Residents say they are fed up with "massive" sideshows and the city's slow response to curtail the activities.
NAACP demands transparency from Oakland school district after superintendent’s ouster
The organization said in an open letter it was "deeply troubled" by the closed-door decision to remove the superintendent two years ahead of the end of her contract.
The organization said in an open letter it was "deeply troubled" by the closed-door decision to remove the superintendent two years ahead of the end of her contract.
DA dismisses charges and $33M fine against Radius Recycling in Oakland
Operators of a metal crushing plant in West Oakland will not face criminal charges in connection to a large fire two years ago that hampered air quality.
Operators of a metal crushing plant in West Oakland will not face criminal charges in connection to a large fire two years ago that hampered air quality.
Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
Oakland's MACRO touts improvements despite criticism; needs $4M a year to survive
Three years after it launched, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland, otherwise known as MACRO, is telling city leaders it has been making positive strides – despite questions from critics over some of its data - and its director said it needs roughly $4-million a year to survive.
Three years after it launched, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland, otherwise known as MACRO, is telling city leaders it has been making positive strides – despite questions from critics over some of its data - and its director said it needs roughly $4-million a year to survive.
Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
WWII memorabilia stolen from Oakland man whose family served in military for generations
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Can a great opening weekend for summer travel last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
Oakland clears out massive homeless encampment near I-880
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
Oakland Amber Alert suspects charged with kidnapping and assault
Several family members of a child who was abducted in Oakland this week are now facing charges by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Several family members of a child who was abducted in Oakland this week are now facing charges by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Several Bay Area cities among worst cities to start a business
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Woman shot near Oakland's Fox Theater recounts harrowing experience
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
Oakland smoke shop busted for selling marijuana, flavored tobacco without license
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Person shot dead in broad daylight on Oakland's International Boulevard
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
Too Short reps Oakland pride with performance at Ballers game
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Baby and father rescued from Oakland fire, 20 displaced
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
$100 million raised to revitalize East Oakland
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Oakland shooting and standoff ends with suspect's arrest
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
Oakland school board reverses afterschool cuts, after massive backlash
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.