Oakland's celebration for hometown Olympian Alysa Liu

Thursday was a celebration of Oakland native and Olympian Alysa Liu and her two gold medals at this year’s Winter Olympic Games, putting "Town bizness" on full display.

Oakland begins search for new police chief with first community forum

The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.

Raise your kids with your besties: Buyers interested in Oakland compound for sale

In a rare opportunity to share property with all of your closest friends, the Oakland compound, known as Radish, is on sale after the founders say its group is outgrowing the space.

Oakland park to get temporary 'Children's FairyLiu' rebrand to honor gold-medal Olympian

You can watch full streaming coverage of the homecoming celebration for Oakland homegrown Olympic champion Alysa Liu on KTVU on Thursday, but another way the Town is celebrating the gold-medalist figure skater, is by temporarily renaming Children's Fairyland as 'Children's FairyLiu'.

California monitoring potential Iranian drone threats amid escalating war

Security concerns are rising in California amid reports that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack just off the coast of the Golden State. This is what state leaders and local law enforcement agencies are saying.

Oakland mass shooting: Teacher and musician Latetia Bobo killed

The killing of a treasured teacher and musician in a mass shooting at an Oakland nightclub over the weekend has left her loved ones reeling.

Youth stabbed near Oakland International High School, police say

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened near Oakland International High School on Tuesday. 

Video captures deadly mass shooting at Oakland’s EZ’s Lounge

Video posted to social media captured the moment gunfire erupted inside a downtown Oakland nightclub early Saturday, leaving two people dead and five others wounded.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.

Oakland police arrest peeping prowler

Police arrested a man Monday who they suspect has been creeping around people's homes and yards in East Oakland for months. 

This East Bay high school girls soccer team is ranked #1 in California, with a perfect record of 19-0

Fueled by heart, grit, and a relentless, never-quit attitude, a talented group of soccer players is rewriting the record books for Bishop O’Dowd High School’s girls soccer, delivering a historic run of firsts for the program in Oakland.

2 Oakland EZ's Lounge bar victims killed in shooting ID'd

Oakland police on Monday identified the second victim of a mass shooting at a downtown bar over the weekend, which rocked the city following a First Friday event hours beforehand.

Oakland police recover stolen gun, illegal tobacco in smoke shop raid

Investigators said they found prohibited flavored tobacco, untaxed tobacco products and cannabis products being sold at the shop, along with other violations.

Oakland celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson
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Rev. Charlotte Williams, at the Allen-Temple Baptist Church, and Rev. Zack Carey at True Vine Ministries, talk about Frank Ogawa Plaza honoring Rev. Jackson, while his funeral is taking place in Chicago. 

'The wait is over': Oakland announces date for Alysa Liu celebration

Declaring, "the wait is over," the city of Oakland on Thursday announced its plans for a celebration to honor Olympic gold medal figure skater and one of its own, Alysa Liu.