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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home

FBI agents raided a home tied to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, although it was not immediately clear what they were looking for.

The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor

A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.

Oakland shooting investigation blocks traffic on I-880, lanes reopen

Southbound I-880 lanes near 16th Street in Oakland are reopening following a temporary closure due to police investigating a shooting. 

Oakland Juneteenth shooting: 15 shot at celebration

A Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland took a dramatic turn as gunshots rang out, leaving 15 people injured.

Oakland man sentenced nearly 30 years in prison for armed robbery

The 24-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to 28 years in state prison this week for robbing a woman in Stockton of her rent money at gunpoint in 2023, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.

Police chase on East Bay freeway ends in car crash

A traffic stop in Hayward Wednesday evening ended in a chase a city away with rammed police cars and spike strips.

Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot

An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland Police Department says multiple people were shot, but did not have an exact number of victims. 

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to face recall election in November

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face a recall election after the campaign to oust her from office garnered enough signatures to put it on the November ballot.

Oakland police investigate shootout between groups

Authorities are investigating a shootout in broad daylight between two groups in East Oakland, according to police.

KTVU's Julie Haener: Dressing the part and being taken seriously

Julie Haener, KTVU's long-time news anchor patterned herself after highly successful, strong women in TV journalism. She says to be taken seriously you have to dress the part. But before style, you have to have substance.