Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
2 men fatally shot at East Oakland gas station
Two men were gunned down at a gas station in East Oakland on Thursday, according to police.
FAA cuts flights by 10%: What Bay Area airports are saying
The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday amid the ongoing shutdown, citing air traffic controller shortages. Bay Area airports say they haven’t yet been told if they’ll be affected.
U-Haul driver accused of reversing toward Coast Guard officers faces federal charges
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 26-year-old with assaulting federal officers after allegedly reversing a U-Haul truck toward them outside Coast Guard Island, forcing officers to open fire.
Watch: Surveillance video shows suspects in Oakland Museum theft
NEW VIDEO: The theft occurred in the early morning on Oct. 15 at a storage facility maintained by the Oakland Museum of California. Police released surveillance video this week.
Oakland Ballet Company turns 60, reminding city why the arts matter
The Oakland Ballet Company marked its 60th anniversary this past weekend with a dazzling performance at the Paramount Theatre, a celebration of six decades of artistry, education, and community connection.
Teen arrested after fleeing from San Bruno police in stolen car
Authorities used a GPS tracking device to monitor the suspect vehicle as it traveled through Daly City into Oakland.
Boy, 10, paralyzed in Oakland shooting gets custom Halloween costume
In 2023, when he was 8, Asa Luo was riding with his family on I-580 near Grand Avenue in Oakland when he was hit by a stray bullet.
Oakland's Fruitvale has emergency preparedness plan for Dia de Los Muertos
The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.
Oakland police speak out on federal gang indictment
Oakland police weighed in Thursday on raids targeting Sureño street gangs, a day after federal officials announced an indictment targeting nine members.
Oakland Museum burglary: 1,000 items stolen days before Louvre heist
More than 1,000 items, many of them indigenous historical artifacts, were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California earlier this month.
FBI raid in Oakland; 9 gang members charged following 2019 slayings
An FBI raid was carried out early Wednesday morning at an Oakland apartment. Nine alleged gang members have now been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of racketeering conspiracy in connection with two murders.
Bicyclist severely injured in hit-and-run crash in Oakland
The family of a bicyclist hit by a car in East Oakland on Friday is asking the community for help finding the driver who fled the scene.
Judge: Oakland to pay at least $230M after losing latest coal terminal dispute
Oakland might have to pay at least $230 million as a result of a federal judge's finding that the city directly prevented a company from developing a coal terminal, forcing it into bankruptcy.
5 suspects in East Bay lead CHP in 160 mph chase across Bay Bridge
The California Highway Patrol is searching for several suspects after a high-speed pursuit late Tuesday night that spanned multiple cities and reached speeds of up to 160 miles per hour.
Oakland residents divided over Flock camera surveillance network
Supporters and opponents gathered outside Oakland City Hall to make their voices heard over the proposed extension and expansion of the city’s Flock camera network.
3 shot in Oakland Saturday night, police investigating
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said. The shooting happened on 35th Avenue, near International Boulevard, around 10:30 p.m. Police said there was "an altercation" but were not more specific about what preceded the gunfire.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Sideshows break out in Oakland early Sunday morning
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport. There were 100 vehicles involved in the sideshow at 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way around 3:30 a.m., police said. Spectators threw fireworks at officers before the crowd was dispersed, the Oakland Police Department claimed. Just 30 minutes later, there was another sideshow with a smaller crowd and 50 vehicles nearby at Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road. An AC Transit was unable to continue on its route due to the crowd, police said.
Fire damages vacant West Oakland school building near De Fremery Park
A fire badly damaged a vacant building in West Oakland early Tuesday morning, officials said.