Town Strides: Jogging around Lake Merritt gains traction
Town Strides is promoting a community event, asking people to jog (or power walk) around Lake Merritt.
Town Strides is promoting a community event, asking people to jog (or power walk) around Lake Merritt.
Oakland Ballers raise $1M in crowdfunded investments
The Oakland Ballers have successfully passed $1 million in investments from over 1,600 fans: In the first 48 hours following the opening of the campaign last week, the team witnessed fans choosing to become a part-owner every 3.5 minutes, the team announced Wednesday.
The Oakland Ballers have successfully passed $1 million in investments from over 1,600 fans: In the first 48 hours following the opening of the campaign last week, the team witnessed fans choosing to become a part-owner every 3.5 minutes, the team announced Wednesday.
Oakland School District calls lead contamination, failure to communicate "unacceptable"
The Oakland Unified School Board addressed elevated levels of lead found in water across school campuses in a packed school board meeting Wednesday night.
The Oakland Unified School Board addressed elevated levels of lead found in water across school campuses in a packed school board meeting Wednesday night.
Hilton by Oakland airport closes after 50 years
After more than 50 years in business, the Hilton hotel near Oakland's airport is closing on Wednesday.
After more than 50 years in business, the Hilton hotel near Oakland's airport is closing on Wednesday.
OUSD board to hear lead updates, vote on superintendent contract
The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.
The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.
Oakland Police Chief: expect 'huge surge' in crackdown on sex trafficking
Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.
Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.
Thief steals "Jaws of Life" tool after Oakland firefighters rescue girl stuck in swing
A 10-year-old girl stuck in a swing at an Oakland park was rescued by firefighters with the "Jaws of Life." But soon after, a thief made off with the lifesaving hydraulic tool.
A 10-year-old girl stuck in a swing at an Oakland park was rescued by firefighters with the "Jaws of Life." But soon after, a thief made off with the lifesaving hydraulic tool.
Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future
Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students.
Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students.
Oakland police respond to fatal shooting at 25th Ave. and International Blvd.
Oakland police are responding to an unfolding crime scene at 25th Avenue and International Boulevard where a shooting happened on Tuesday.
Oakland police are responding to an unfolding crime scene at 25th Avenue and International Boulevard where a shooting happened on Tuesday.
Oakland leaders tout crime drop at public safety meeting
Mayor Sheng Thao tried to assuage community members to hear by touting her safety plan, saying that the city has been making progress, and in fact, crime is down 33 percent from last year.
Mayor Sheng Thao tried to assuage community members to hear by touting her safety plan, saying that the city has been making progress, and in fact, crime is down 33 percent from last year.
Oakland school district report shows recent lead testing results
The new report highlights recent testing, the latest numbers around lead levels, and contingency plans for drinking water on Oakland school campuses.
The new report highlights recent testing, the latest numbers around lead levels, and contingency plans for drinking water on Oakland school campuses.
Oakland police boat at Tiburon café raises questions about proper use
An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.
An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.
Oakland-bound flight forced to make emergency landing
An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.
An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.
Dirt bike riders accused of robbery, causing headaches on Bay Bridge
Groups of dirt- and motorbike riders are accused of robbing an Oakland business and then doing stunts on the Bay Bridge.
Groups of dirt- and motorbike riders are accused of robbing an Oakland business and then doing stunts on the Bay Bridge.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 7-Eleven clerk
Police arrested an Oakland man after he allegedly shot a 7-Eleven clerk in an armed robbery in San Leandro.
Police arrested an Oakland man after he allegedly shot a 7-Eleven clerk in an armed robbery in San Leandro.
Oakland minors missing for several weeks
Two Oakland minors have been missing for several weeks now out of Oakland, police shared.
Two Oakland minors have been missing for several weeks now out of Oakland, police shared.
Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home
Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation.
Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation.
Oakland city leaders claim crime is down, address public concerns
The city of Oakland hosted the first of five public safety meetings Friday night, outlining what they are doing to lower the crime rate.
The city of Oakland hosted the first of five public safety meetings Friday night, outlining what they are doing to lower the crime rate.
Oakland city leaders hold first of several public safety meetings amid ongoing violence
Oakland residents are invited to attend the first of several public safety meetings tonight. The meetings are hosted by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who, along with other city leaders, will discuss crime and safety.
Oakland residents are invited to attend the first of several public safety meetings tonight. The meetings are hosted by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who, along with other city leaders, will discuss crime and safety.
Two dead in separate Oakland shootings, police investigating
One person is dead after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, police say.
One person is dead after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, police say.