Oakland Roots sign one-year deal to move into Coliseum after A's move out
The Oakland Roots professional soccer team is putting down deeper roots in Oakland next year.
The Oakland Roots professional soccer team is putting down deeper roots in Oakland next year.
Oakland Zoo, Fairyland get $400K in grants
Fairyland and the Oakland Zoo received a $400,000 grant.
Fairyland and the Oakland Zoo received a $400,000 grant.
Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year
Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.
Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.
Voting age for Oakland, Berkeley school boards lowered to 16
For the first time ever in California, teenagers as young as 16 will be able to cast their votes in school board elections this November in the cities of Oakland and Berkeley. The historic move comes after voters approved two ballot measures in 2016 and 2020 that permits teen participation in local school board races. We spoke with Lukas Brekke-Miesner, Executive Director of Oakland Kids First, and Edamevoh Ajayi, a student organizer and Oakland Youth Commissioner, about this significant achievement.
For the first time ever in California, teenagers as young as 16 will be able to cast their votes in school board elections this November in the cities of Oakland and Berkeley. The historic move comes after voters approved two ballot measures in 2016 and 2020 that permits teen participation in local school board races. We spoke with Lukas Brekke-Miesner, Executive Director of Oakland Kids First, and Edamevoh Ajayi, a student organizer and Oakland Youth Commissioner, about this significant achievement.
Driver shot, crashes car and dies: Police
Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.
Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.
Man takes plea deal, sentenced to prison for death of well-known Oakland baker
The man charged in the death of the baker behind Oakland's Angel Cakes has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and robbery.
The man charged in the death of the baker behind Oakland's Angel Cakes has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and robbery.
Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
Oakland boy visits fire house where he was born for his 6th birthday
A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor.
A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor.
Volunteers help beautify Oakland schools
About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom.
About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom.
Longtime critic calls for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
Little Leaguers play again at Oakland's historic Raimondi Park
Raimondi ballpark in Oakland played host for the first time to a Little League game since the renovation.
Raimondi ballpark in Oakland played host for the first time to a Little League game since the renovation.
AI cameras to catch illegally parked cars on AC Transit lines
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
Deadly shooting in broad daylight in Oakland
One person is dead after a shooting in broad daylight occurred in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.
One person is dead after a shooting in broad daylight occurred in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.
Police in Oakland looking for missing at-risk man last seen Monday
Police in Oakland are hoping the public can help them locate a missing at-risk man last seen earlier in the week.
Police in Oakland are hoping the public can help them locate a missing at-risk man last seen earlier in the week.
More voices call on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign
Several organizations and political voices have called for Thao to step down, and former Oakland city councilmember and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor is the latest to join those calls.
Several organizations and political voices have called for Thao to step down, and former Oakland city councilmember and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor is the latest to join those calls.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
Oakland father fights for life after being shot while sleeping at home
An East Oakland husband and father is fighting for his life after being shot in the head while he was sleeping in his home.
An East Oakland husband and father is fighting for his life after being shot in the head while he was sleeping in his home.
Oakland police union calls for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign
The Oakland Police Officers Association on Tuesday said it has a “major announcement" about a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend.
The Oakland Police Officers Association on Tuesday said it has a “major announcement" about a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend.
6-hour traffic nightmare for fans going to Oakland A's Game and Monster Jam
It was a traffic nightmare this weekend in Oakland. The A's game at the Coliseum and Monster Jam at the Arena had overlapping start times. And with huge attendance at both, some fans spent up to 6 hours trying to get in. Some frustrated fans missed the events entirely.
It was a traffic nightmare this weekend in Oakland. The A's game at the Coliseum and Monster Jam at the Arena had overlapping start times. And with huge attendance at both, some fans spent up to 6 hours trying to get in. Some frustrated fans missed the events entirely.
Oakland A's sell their half of the Coliseum for $125M
The Oakland A's have agreed to sell their interest in the Coliseum site to the African American Sports and Entertainment group, the same group that recently bought the City of Oakland's half. It's a deal, but it has an enormous way to go.
The Oakland A's have agreed to sell their interest in the Coliseum site to the African American Sports and Entertainment group, the same group that recently bought the City of Oakland's half. It's a deal, but it has an enormous way to go.