Fatal shooting near old Oakland homeless encampment stirs concerns
Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Tuesday afternoon in an area that was notorious for a large homeless encampment. It was taken down more than a year ago. Neighbors said the area has improved, but that the homicide does raise concerns.
Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Tuesday afternoon in an area that was notorious for a large homeless encampment. It was taken down more than a year ago. Neighbors said the area has improved, but that the homicide does raise concerns.
Oakland neighbors take matters into their own hands to prevent sideshows
A fed-up group of Oakland neighbors is calling on the city to make their streets safer.
A fed-up group of Oakland neighbors is calling on the city to make their streets safer.
Oakland disabled seniors band together to get new tenant protection law passed
A group of disabled residents at a senior living apartment complex in East Oakland took matters into their own hands after their elevators kept breaking down and they were stuck in their units for days at a time.
A group of disabled residents at a senior living apartment complex in East Oakland took matters into their own hands after their elevators kept breaking down and they were stuck in their units for days at a time.
Longtime Oakland deli owner threatened, punched
An Oakland deli owner was assaulted after photographing a man who threatened her.
An Oakland deli owner was assaulted after photographing a man who threatened her.
Last elephant to leave Oakland Zoo
Osh, the lone elephant remaining at the Oakland Zoo, will depart for greener pastures by the end of the year.
Osh, the lone elephant remaining at the Oakland Zoo, will depart for greener pastures by the end of the year.
Police chief data shows violent crime drops in Oakland, San Francisco
Despite doom loop narratives that persist, a new national survey of police chiefs is showing some heartening news in America's biggest cities, including Oakland and San Francisco.
Despite doom loop narratives that persist, a new national survey of police chiefs is showing some heartening news in America's biggest cities, including Oakland and San Francisco.
Changes in store for Oakland students this year
Students in Oakland go back to school on Monday and there are changes that many may notice this year.
Students in Oakland go back to school on Monday and there are changes that many may notice this year.
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.