How did Oakland Ballers renovate rundown Raimondi Park in record time?

Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.

Final touches at Oakland's Raimondi Park

The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday. 

Video: Car rams into Oakland 7-Eleven

Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors.

1,400 students unable to complete SAT tests in Oakland as testing demand soars

A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.

Truck spills meat onto Oakland highway causing big mess

A truck spilled a load of meat along an Oakland highway, stalling traffic during the Friday evening commute.

No one in custody following Skyline High graduation shooting

The only person arrested in connection with last week's Skyline High School graduation shooting is no longer in custody, KTVU has learned.

Kids in East Oakland club to compete in national rowing competition

The Oakland Strokes, a rowing club in East Oakland, is sending nearly 70 kids to its national competition in Florida next week. One particular young man was recruited to the club in middle school, and he is excited to row in the big competition.

Oakland brothers plead not guilty to 18 pounds of drugs in Tenderloin

Two brothers from Oakland who were allegedly caught with 18 pounds of illegal drugs have been charged in connection with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, prosecutors said.

Oakland recognizes high school basketball state champions

The Oakland City Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution that recognized The Town's two high school state championship teams. 

Oakland Ballers sell out home opener

The Oakland Ballers, The Town’s newest professional baseball team, announced that tickets to its upcoming home opener have sold out, with a capacity crowd of 4,000 expected at newly refurbished Raimondi Park.

Final goodbye to Oakland's Lakeshore Café

Memorial Day was the last day for people to eat at the Lakeshore Café in Oakland.

San Francisco fashion designer Colleen Quen showcases heritage in her couture

Couture fashion designer Colleen Quen said participating in the Union Square in Bloom fashion show was an awakening. She showcased iconic gowns from her expansive career in San Francisco, and debuted a special gown that represents the city.

Oakland's old Economy Lumber warehouse destroyed in fire

Firefighters in Oakland on Sunday raced to put out a four-alarm fire at an old wooden Economy Lumber warehouse. 

Oakland mayor's budget would use Coliseum sale to avoid layoffs

 Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is proposing to tackle the city's historically large budget deficit without laying off any city employees by implementing a hiring freeze, reorganizing some city departments and leveraging some new revenue sources. 

Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures

Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.

1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight

Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.