Oakland's First Fridays celebrates Women's History Month

Oakland's First Fridays festival rolled back around with the theme for March focused on Women's History Month.

D'Wayne Wiggins' musical influence stretches far-beyond Bay Area

Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city’s history of greats, the guitarist’s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.

Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins facing 'medical complications'

The guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Toné! is experiencing "medical complications," the band said in a statement on social media. 

KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate

Candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor will participate in the Oakland mayoral debate on Tuesday, moderated by KTVU's Dave Clark. Here's how to watch.

Video: Oakland police say woman kidnapped, punched

Oakland police released a short video on Thursday saying a woman had been kidnapped and punched two days earlier, and they needed help finding the man who took her. 

Oakland mayoral candidate receives lifesaving surgery, lays out priorities

Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, who first revealed to KTVU that he had recently had a liver transplant, explained why he's running for mayor of Oakland, which he said is broken.

Oakland police chief addresses black sedan that wrapped itself around lamp post

Oakland police on Tuesday discussed a car crash where a black BMW sedan ended up wrapping itself around a lamp post on 54th Avenue and International Boulevard.

Oakland mayoral candidate reveals life-threatening medical condition to promote organ donation

A candidate running for Oakland mayor revealed that he suffered from a life-threatening condition. Loren Taylor shared that he underwent a liver transplant surgery in December and is now helping promote the importance of organ donation.

Gunfire near Coliseum temporarily shuts down I-880, CHP says

The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday was investigating a possible shooting on the southbound side of the I-880 freeway at Broadway near the Oakland Coliseum.

Feds charge Oakland boxing executive with pocketing donation from Steph Curry

An Oakland man was charged with mail fraud and tax evasion over his alleged scheme to defraud a nonprofit for children where he worked as executive director, and pocketing a donation from NBA superstar Stephen Curry, according to federal prosecutors.

Four Oakland fire stations can be saved

Four Oakland fire stations that were slated for closure will remain open if councilmembers approve an ordinance to redirect funds on Tuesday, a city councilman said.

Black sedan wrapped around lamp post in Oakland; critical injury

At least one person was critically injured in a Monday morning crash in East Oakland. The scene involved a black sedan and a heavy police presence. 

Oakland Fans' Fest takes place for first time, without the A's

Hundreds of fans took over several blocks of West Oakland on Saturday to celebrate the city's sports culture, marking the first time an Oakland Fans' Fest has been held without the A's in town.