Oakland fugitive wanted in killing of his nephew captured in Phoenix

Marvin Prudhomme, wanted in the April killing of his nephew in Oakland, was arrested on Thanksgiving after eight months on the run.

Oakland McDonald's workers decry 10-day notice as downtown location closes

Employees of Downtown Oakland's only McDonald's restaurant went on strike after the franchise owner announced it would close the location at the end of the month.

Crush of travelers hit the skies, roads & rails for Thanksgiving
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Bay Area airports reported high volumes of travelers as people took to the skies, roads and rails for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation said nearly 82 million people will travel over the next four days for this late November holiday.

List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area

For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.

John Beam's death at Laney College sparks security upgrades on campus

The Peralta Community College District will implement new security measures at Laney College by the end of the year, following the shooting death of athletic director John Beam on campus.

Could Costco be opening in Oakland? Here's what we know

The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland. 

Mistah F.A.B. hosting 21st Annual Turkey Giveaway in Oakland

Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.

West Oakland mom left without car after ICE operation ends in hit-and-run

A recent federal immigration operation near an elementary school in West Oakland left neighbors rattled, and a pregnant mother without a car.

John Beam's family issues 1st statement in aftermath of tragedy

The family of John Beam, the legendary Oakland football coach who was shot and killed at Laney College last week, has issued their first statement in the aftermath of the tragedy. 

Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses

Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.

Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland

A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.

Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity

ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.

ICE agents spotted in West Oakland neighborhood near elementary school

Federal immigration agents were spotted Wednesday morning in a West Oakland neighborhood near an elementary school, district officials confirmed.

Oakland committee votes down expansion of Flock cameras amid heated debate

The Oakland Police Department sought approval to install up to 40 additional cameras as part of a proposed two-year contract extension.

Skyline High students protest gun violence after shootings rock Oakland campuses

Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.