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.

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.

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. 

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 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 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.

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.