Oakland mayor holds anti-recall rally, forgets to file formal opposition statement
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally against the recall of her, and also acknowledged she did not file a formal opposition to the recall on the ballot.
2 killed after speeding car crashes into pole: Oakland police
Two people were killed early Saturday morning in Oakland when the vehicle they were in hit a utility pole, according to police.
Hans Zimmer concert at Oakland Arena heavily delayed leaving fans confused
Authorities at the Oakland Arena are currently not letting anyone in or out of the venue.
Latina entrepreneurs meet Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Latina Equal Pay Day
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom came to Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood to meet with local Latina entrepreneurs and non-profits Thursday for "Latina Equal Pay Day."
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
Fruitvale, Lake Merritt BART stations closed
The Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations closed Wednesday night, with the closure of the Fruitvale Station due to a major medical emergency, the agency first announced at 9:05 p.m.
Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home
A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building.
Police searching for mom, son duo missing for over a week
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a mother and her 5-year-old son who have been missing for more than a week.
Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Here's what the port strike means for Oakland and San Francisco
Thousands of longshoreman are on strike across the county. Here's how it will affect the ports in Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland father of 4 killed during McClymonds reunion remembered for outreach
An Oakland father was shot and killed while attending a high school reunion picnic over the weekend.
Cars ram into Oakland's Lululemon, cannabis shop
Cars rammed into a Lululemon and a cannabis shop in Oakland over the weekend.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
Lanes reopen on I-580 in Oakland after overturned vehicle blocked traffic
California Highway Patrol is reporting an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 east of Park Boulevard in Oakland. At least two lanes remain blocked after all lanes had been blocked.
A's win their final game at the Oakland Coliseum, an emotional farewell
The Oakland A's final game at the Oakland Coliseum is now in the history books.
A's fans host a wake in the 'death' of Oakland's MLB team
The A’s are heading to Seattle for the season’s final series, leaving behind tens of thousands of fans that packed stands the Thursday for the final home game at the Oakland Coliseum.