Congressional candidate blasts Thao, reveals ties to Duong family
A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.
A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.
Oakland Unified pays students $50 a week to go to school
A pilot group of Oakland Unified School District students at seven school sites have been getting paid $50 a week – if they have perfect attendance.
A pilot group of Oakland Unified School District students at seven school sites have been getting paid $50 a week – if they have perfect attendance.
Oakland must cut $63M in upcoming budget
The Oakland City Council this week will consider millions of dollars in budget cuts and could declare a state of extreme fiscal necessity.
The Oakland City Council this week will consider millions of dollars in budget cuts and could declare a state of extreme fiscal necessity.
Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao solicits donations to fight recall
Less than a week after the FBI raided her home for undisclosed reasons, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao parted ways with her legal counsel, held a fiery news conference declaring her innocence and sent out an email blast raising funds to fight the recall against her.
Less than a week after the FBI raided her home for undisclosed reasons, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao parted ways with her legal counsel, held a fiery news conference declaring her innocence and sent out an email blast raising funds to fight the recall against her.
Oakland to rename street after Burmese woman killed by speeding driver
A woman who emigrated from Burma and who was killed after she was run over by a speeding car last year will have a street in Oakland renamed in her honor.
A woman who emigrated from Burma and who was killed after she was run over by a speeding car last year will have a street in Oakland renamed in her honor.
Oakland Juneteenth shooting remains unsolved
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Tuesday addressed the violence that erupted at a Juneteenth festival in Oakland, which ended with more than a dozen people being shot.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Tuesday addressed the violence that erupted at a Juneteenth festival in Oakland, which ended with more than a dozen people being shot.
Former FBI agent says Oakland mayor is not entitled to raid warning
In her Monday morning news conference at Oakland City Hall, Mayor Sheng Thao expressed frustration over not getting a heads-up about last week's FBI raid on her home. A former FBI special agent told KTVU that would almost never happen.
In her Monday morning news conference at Oakland City Hall, Mayor Sheng Thao expressed frustration over not getting a heads-up about last week's FBI raid on her home. A former FBI special agent told KTVU that would almost never happen.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman abruptly resigns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.
Hilton on Hegenberger near Oakland airport to close
Following months of speculation, the Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland airport is closing after more than 50 years.
Following months of speculation, the Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland airport is closing after more than 50 years.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and attorney quickly part ways
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her criminal defense attorney – hired a day after the FBI raided her home last week – quickly parted ways.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her criminal defense attorney – hired a day after the FBI raided her home last week – quickly parted ways.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Some say Oakland mayor's situation distracting from city's challenges
The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.
The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.
Pizza delivery driver shot during attempted carjacking in Oakland: report
Police are investigating another shooting in Oakland.
Police are investigating another shooting in Oakland.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Sideshow complete with fireworks takes over Bay Bridge
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
VIDEO: Young dancer wows crowd after Oakland's First Friday celebration
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
Who are the Duongs, the family at the center of the FBI Oakland probe?
Not only did the FBI raid Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday, but they searched three other locations connected to a politically powerful family. So, who are the Duongs?
Not only did the FBI raid Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday, but they searched three other locations connected to a politically powerful family. So, who are the Duongs?
Oakland mayor retains lawyer after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.