Volunteers renew effort to find missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard

Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.

Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland

A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.

Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland

A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.

'We need our money': EDD applicants line up overnight at Oakland office as delays persist

Bay Area residents say the EDD's phone lines are "impossible" to get through to, and at the Oakland office, they face long lines of hundreds of people waiting to get help.

Oakland Unified School District announces ban on cell phones during the school day

The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced that students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones during or between classes, and during lunch, with some limited exceptions.

Oakland mom, boyfriend charged after 5-year-old boy ODs on fentanyl, cocaine

An Oakland mother and her boyfriend are facing child abuse charges after the woman's 5-year-old son passed out after dinner and was later found to have fentanyl and cocaine in his system, authorities said.

New Oakland dental mobile program
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On Thursday, August 6, the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California will launch a new free dental care program for uninsured adults through a partnership with La Clínica de la Raza's Mobile Dental Services.

Family says Oakland student was killed on what was supposed to be her last day of class

A 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot while attending an adult education carpentry class in Oakland was just hours away from completing her final day of class, according to her family.

25-year-old woman killed in Oakland while taking class: family

A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday morning in Oakland at the Parker Community Resource Center while taking an adult education carpentry class, family members told KTVU. A second person was wounded.

Convicted Oakland Chinatown attacker charged in new assault spree targeting elderly women

A homeless man previously convicted in a series of unprovoked attacks in Oakland's Chinatown, including the violent assault of a 91-year-old man, has been arrested and charged in a new spree of attacks in the Uptown neighborhood, prosecutors said.

Oakland Roots say they're making payments and Saturday's Coliseum game is on

The Oakland Roots now say they have made payments in advance of Saturday's game at the Coliseum which means, according to them, the game is on.

Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in

City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.

Oakland Roots face deadline to settle $1.4M in overdue rent or risk not playing at Coliseum Saturday

The Oakland Roots are racing against the clock to resolve a major financial dispute with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, placing the team's upcoming home schedule in jeopardy.

Oakland's Town Biscuits: flavor, roots and community
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From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey.

New allegations against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Federal prosecutors have revealed new allegations in the ongoing federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and California Waste Solutions, the city's recycling contractor.

Mistah F.A.B arrested after July 4 video sparks illegal fireworks investigation

Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property.

Two Bay Area women detained by ICE at airports

Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera.

Wood Tavern, beloved neighborhood restaurant, Oakland fixture, to close its doors after 20 years

The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.