Sideshow hospitalizes 1 during collision near Lake Merritt
An illegal sideshow sent one motorcyclist to a hospital Saturday evening after he collided with a car near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
An illegal sideshow sent one motorcyclist to a hospital Saturday evening after he collided with a car near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Free smoke alarms given to residents in Oakland neighborhood
The American Red Cross Saturday partnered with the Oakland Fire Department for a fire safety event.
The American Red Cross Saturday partnered with the Oakland Fire Department for a fire safety event.
Final run of BART's first fleet of train cars
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
Oakland mother living out of car secures housing
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
RV fire extinguished after spreading to Oakland cannabis cultivation business
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
Former Oakland police officer injured in on-duty collision has died
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
Oakland Public Library's Main Branch to close for 6 months for 'critical repairs'
If you're a regular at the Oakland Public Library, take note, the Main Branch is about to undergo extensive renovations.
If you're a regular at the Oakland Public Library, take note, the Main Branch is about to undergo extensive renovations.
Safety code violations reported at East Oakland senior facility
A senior living facility in East Oakland is under scrutiny by state and local inspectors as residents complain of bad living conditions.
A senior living facility in East Oakland is under scrutiny by state and local inspectors as residents complain of bad living conditions.
City of Oakland receives $7.2M in funding to resolve homelessness for 150 people
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
Highland hospital needs help ID'ing Oakland patient
The medical team at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital needs the public's help in identifying a patient.
The medical team at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital needs the public's help in identifying a patient.
San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change
As promised, San Francisco's city attorney sued Oakland on Thursday for planning to rename its airport as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
As promised, San Francisco's city attorney sued Oakland on Thursday for planning to rename its airport as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Oakland police kill Sacramento homicide suspect, barrage of gunfire captured on camera
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
Man charged with fatal 2022 hit-and-run in Fruitvale District
A man accused of a fatal hit-and-run collision with a 72-year-old pedestrian in Oakland in 2022 has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said Wednesday.
A man accused of a fatal hit-and-run collision with a 72-year-old pedestrian in Oakland in 2022 has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said Wednesday.
MACRO growing ahead of busy summer in Oakland
If you’re ever near a MACRO team in Oakland, compassion can be heard in every interaction.
If you’re ever near a MACRO team in Oakland, compassion can be heard in every interaction.
Lake Merritt streetlamps vandalized
If you've noticed a lack of light along Oakland's Lake Merritt, you're not alone.
If you've noticed a lack of light along Oakland's Lake Merritt, you're not alone.
Oakland Roots soccer club urges Alameda County and Oakland to seal lease deals
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.
Ben & Jerry's free cone day is today
Customers can a free cone all day Tuesday at a Ben & Jerry's location near them.
Customers can a free cone all day Tuesday at a Ben & Jerry's location near them.
Sleeping dragon technique revealed: Bay Area protesters try to block arrests
The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them.
The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them.
'Free Palestine' protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge
‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway around the Bay Area, including a section of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge right at the peak of the morning commute.
‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway around the Bay Area, including a section of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge right at the peak of the morning commute.
Transports in Oakland closes after 4 decades
After 42 years serving the East Bay, the running shop, Transports, in Oakland will permanently close its doors.
After 42 years serving the East Bay, the running shop, Transports, in Oakland will permanently close its doors.



















