HUD Acting Secretary visits Oakland, encourages continued coordination

U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman paid a visit to Oakland, in response to an invite by leaders from the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Todman said she was eager to see the federal government’s investments at work.

Community leader enjoys ridealong with Blue Angels as 'Key Influencer'

While the Blue Angels are in town, they’re showing some love to locals who serve their communities. One community leader who runs a non-profit supporting youth in San Francisco enjoyed a ride-along in a Navy fighter jet. 

Oakland marijuana dispensary rammed by burglars

It was a dramatic scene before dawn Wednesday as Oakland police, their guns drawn, searched a marijuana dispensary near Lake Merritt that had just been burglarized.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance
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Oakland-Berkeley based Aguacero talks history behind Puerto Rican Bomba. Aguacero is an artistic, educational, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.

Oakland committee OK's extending controversial ShotSpotter contract

The Oakland Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a new contract for the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after hours of debate.

Burglary at Oakanna cannabis dispensary on Lakeshore

Oakanna cannabis dispensary was broken into early Wednesday morning, with weed products seen strewn all over the sidewalk along Lakeshore Avenue.

Ranked choice voting explained: How it works and mistakes to avoid

Voting is underway for the November 5th election, and some races could be decided by "ranked choice voting," also known as an "instant runoff."

What to know about the Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recall election

For the first time in modern history, Oakland voters are being asked whether they want to recall a mayor they put into office two years ago.

Amended Oakland Coliseum deal is now $125M

A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday. 

Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system

The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.

What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police

Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.

Vigil for 22-year-old Oakland shooting victim

A vigil was held this weekend for the 22-year-old victim of an Oakland shooting.

Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video

Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.

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.   

Making Strides Bay Area
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Join KTVU and Making Strides Bay Area as we walk to celebrate survivors and thrivers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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.