Oakland-bound flight forced to make emergency landing

An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.

Suspect arrested in shooting of 7-Eleven clerk

Police arrested an Oakland man after he allegedly shot a 7-Eleven clerk in an armed robbery in San Leandro. 

Oakland minors missing for several weeks

Two Oakland minors have been missing for several weeks now out of Oakland, police shared.

Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home

Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation. 

Oakland city leaders claim crime is down, address public concerns
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The city of Oakland hosted the first of five public safety meetings Friday night, outlining what they are doing to lower the crime rate.

Oakland city leaders hold first of several public safety meetings amid ongoing violence

Oakland residents are invited to attend the first of several public safety meetings tonight. The meetings are hosted by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who, along with other city leaders, will discuss crime and safety.

Girl, 17, killed, mother hurt in Oakland hit-and-run DUI crash

A 17-year-old girl was killed and her mother was injured in Oakland by a suspected hit-and-run driver who was intoxicated, according to investigators.

Two arrested in Oakland after fatal quadruple shooting

Police arrested several suspects Monday in connection with a quadruple shooting in Oakland that left two people dead over the weekend.

Some Bay Area 16-and-17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in November

On Election Day, 16-and-17-year-olds from these Bay Area cities will be able to cast ballots as part of a first-of-its-kind effort in California to give young people a voice in their education.

Oakland: 1 pedestrian killed, another injured in car collision

One pedestrian was killed and another was injured and hospitalized in a car collision at 71st and International Boulevard in Oakland on Monday evening, officials say. 

BART passengers evacuated from smoking train at MacArthur Station

Passengers aboard a BART train were evacuated at an Oakland station Monday after smoke and a fire were reported on the train, according to the transit agency.

Community concerned after lead found in Oakland public schools

Oakland parents are frustrated to learn about high levels of lead exposure in some of the city's public schools. This lead was first discovered in April, but the district alerted parents and students in the last week. Now, parents and teachers say they're demanding answers.

Popular Mediterranean, Spanish restaurant closes in Oakland

It's last call for Shakewell Restaurant, an Oakland restaurant with a cuisine fusing Mediterranean and Spanish flavors together. 

Quadruple shooting leaves 2 dead in Oakland

Two people were killed and two others remain critically injured in a morning shooting in East Oakland Saturday.

Oakland police chief says overall crime down but acknowledges anguish of victims

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said Friday that crime overall is down in the city but agreed the perception of crime, especially from victims, may not line up with the data.

Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad talks Town business

Oakland Technical High School alum Ahmed Muhammad has been gearing up for his annual STEM fair for Oakland kids, as he continues to maintain a 4.0 plus GPA at Stanford while advancing programs to help young people in his hometown.