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.

Fruitvale, Lake Merritt BART stations closed

The Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations closed Wednesday night, with the closure of the Fruitvale Station due to a major medical emergency, the agency first announced at 9:05 p.m.   

Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home

A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building. 

Police searching for mom, son duo missing for over a week

Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a mother and her 5-year-old son who have been missing for more than a week.   

Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.

San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning

In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.

Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts

Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.

Here's what the port strike means for Oakland and San Francisco

Thousands of longshoreman are on strike across the county. Here's how it will affect the ports in Oakland and San Francisco.

McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed

The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades. 

McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
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Oakland Police believe multiple suspects opened fire at the reunion picnic at Defremery Park Saturday night and are asking for the public's help in identifying them. Tony Miller was killed.

Lanes reopen on I-580 in Oakland after overturned vehicle blocked traffic

California Highway Patrol is reporting an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 east of Park Boulevard in Oakland. At least two lanes remain blocked after all lanes had been blocked. 

A's fans host a wake in the 'death' of Oakland's MLB team

The A’s are heading to Seattle for the season’s final series, leaving behind tens of thousands of fans that packed stands the Thursday for the final home game at the Oakland Coliseum.