Berkeley evacuation after CHP pursuit, live grenade thrown from fleeing vehicle
Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP.
Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP.
2 more smash-and-grabs; victims complain OPD doesn't respond fast enough
At least two businesses were hit with smash-and-grabs in Oakland where the victims complained that police didn't respond fast enough.
At least two businesses were hit with smash-and-grabs in Oakland where the victims complained that police didn't respond fast enough.
3-year-old girl missing from Oakland; CHP seeking suspect
The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Thursday morning for a 3-year-old girl believed to be with a male suspect.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Thursday morning for a 3-year-old girl believed to be with a male suspect.
Firefighters respond to vacant warehouse fire in Oakland
Oakland firefighters are battling a warehouse fire in the area 3575 Alameda Avenue.
Oakland firefighters are battling a warehouse fire in the area 3575 Alameda Avenue.
OUSD teachers avert one-day strike
After days of threatening to possibly stop working, the Oakland Education Association on Wednesday announced the union has reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District to avoid a one-day strike.
After days of threatening to possibly stop working, the Oakland Education Association on Wednesday announced the union has reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District to avoid a one-day strike.
'This does not seem like a last resort:' Parents on possible 1-day OUSD teacher strike
A one-day teachers' strike in Oakland is scheduled for Thursday, and if it occurs, it will be the fourth strike in six years.
A one-day teachers' strike in Oakland is scheduled for Thursday, and if it occurs, it will be the fourth strike in six years.
Kehlani says she is not antisemitic
Bay Area singer Kehlani is responding to Cornell University's decision to drop her from a concert line-up, in connection to comments about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Bay Area singer Kehlani is responding to Cornell University's decision to drop her from a concert line-up, in connection to comments about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Man charged in attack on senior, worker at Oakland Chinatown market
The suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse in connection with the April 10 attack.
The suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse in connection with the April 10 attack.
2 men charged in series of Oakland smash-and-grab burglaries
Six smash-and-grab thefts were reported in Oakland on Thursday, including at a 7-Eleven at Grand Avenue and Mandana Boulevard near Lake Merritt.
Six smash-and-grab thefts were reported in Oakland on Thursday, including at a 7-Eleven at Grand Avenue and Mandana Boulevard near Lake Merritt.
Oakland police to cut public off from live radio feeds
The Oakland Police Department plans to cut off the public from its live radio feeds.
The Oakland Police Department plans to cut off the public from its live radio feeds.
W. Kamau Bell donates his Celebrity Jeopardy winnings to Oakland schools
An East Bay comedian and filmmaker is bringing a lot of smiles with a big donation to benefit Oakland schools.
An East Bay comedian and filmmaker is bringing a lot of smiles with a big donation to benefit Oakland schools.
Thieves target same Oakland 7-Eleven 2nd day in a row
The same Oakland 7-Eleven was targeted for the second consecutive day in an overnight theft.
The same Oakland 7-Eleven was targeted for the second consecutive day in an overnight theft.
Oakland's newest city council member-elect Charlene Wang lays out ambitious goals
Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.
Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.
Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Duongs' defense teams complain feds taking too long
Defense teams for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the Duong father-and-son duo and Thao's romantic partner all complained that U.S. attorneys are taking too long to turn over evidence in a high-profile bribery case charged two months after Thao was recalled from office.
Defense teams for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the Duong father-and-son duo and Thao's romantic partner all complained that U.S. attorneys are taking too long to turn over evidence in a high-profile bribery case charged two months after Thao was recalled from office.
Caught on cam: Smash-and-grab at Oakland 7-Eleven
Several people were detained following a smash-and-grab burglary at a 7-Eleven in Oakland early Thursday morning, police said.
Several people were detained following a smash-and-grab burglary at a 7-Eleven in Oakland early Thursday morning, police said.
Oakland school board ends contract with superintendent as district exits receivership
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday voted behind closed doors to remove longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. The decision was made despite her being credited with getting the district out of receivership.
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday voted behind closed doors to remove longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. The decision was made despite her being credited with getting the district out of receivership.
Oakland congresswoman is on a mission to save BART, mass transit
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.
Security guard on bike killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland
Family and friends are devastated that a beloved member of their East Oakland community was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They described Jerome Jernigan LaDay as hardworking, honest and responsible. His mother, Sharon Jernigan, said he's always taken care of his family. Now, she wants the person who killed him to be brought to justice.
Family and friends are devastated that a beloved member of their East Oakland community was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They described Jerome Jernigan LaDay as hardworking, honest and responsible. His mother, Sharon Jernigan, said he's always taken care of his family. Now, she wants the person who killed him to be brought to justice.
Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee lays out plans for public safety, economic growth
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
Former head of Oakland boxing nonprofit to plead guilty to embezzlement charges
The executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association has decided to plead guilty to federal charges of mail fraud and tax evasion, as well as pocketing a large donation from Steph and Ayesha Curry, court documents reveal.
The executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association has decided to plead guilty to federal charges of mail fraud and tax evasion, as well as pocketing a large donation from Steph and Ayesha Curry, court documents reveal.