Residential Oakland fire started by spontaneous combustion of lithium battery
Spontaneous combustion of a lithium battery started a residential fire in Oakland early Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Spontaneous combustion of a lithium battery started a residential fire in Oakland early Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Cars set on fire at multiple Oakland sideshows
Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.
Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.
Oakland's First Fridays returns after hiatus
Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.
Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.
Oakland Ballers sign 3 players, including first woman to sign contract with MLB partner team
The Oakland Ballers independent league baseball team signed three players after their open tryout last weekend at Oakland's Laney College, including the first woman who ever signed a professional contract with a Major League Baseball partner team.
The Oakland Ballers independent league baseball team signed three players after their open tryout last weekend at Oakland's Laney College, including the first woman who ever signed a professional contract with a Major League Baseball partner team.
Port of Oakland approves name change for airport
The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport.
The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport.
Colonial Donuts in Oakland robbed again
Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland has been robbed for the fourth time in less than a year.
Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland has been robbed for the fourth time in less than a year.
CHP recovers more cars and guns in Oakland and East Bay
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.
Montclair Egg Shop founder turns 90
A beloved East Bay restaurant celebrated its founders 90th birthday on Tuesday.
A beloved East Bay restaurant celebrated its founders 90th birthday on Tuesday.
Oakland man charged with hate crime against gay couple
An Oakland man has been charged with a hate crime after repeatedly using derogatory language during a confrontation with a gay couple who are his neighbors.
An Oakland man has been charged with a hate crime after repeatedly using derogatory language during a confrontation with a gay couple who are his neighbors.
San Francisco threatens lawsuit over Oakland airport name change
The city of San Francisco on Monday threatened a lawsuit against Oakland's port commissioners if they change the airport name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" – an attempt to lure more travelers to the East Bay city, which has also garnered criticism because of the inevitable confusion it will cause.
The city of San Francisco on Monday threatened a lawsuit against Oakland's port commissioners if they change the airport name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" – an attempt to lure more travelers to the East Bay city, which has also garnered criticism because of the inevitable confusion it will cause.
Pedestrian killed in Oakland hit-and-run
A pedestrian was killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run collision in East Oakland, police said.
A pedestrian was killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run collision in East Oakland, police said.
3 accused of robbing low-income families, EBT recipients across California
Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.
Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.
Sideshows sweep across Bay Area, land on Bay Bridge
One person was injured in a string of sideshows that took place in at least four cities across the Bay Area Saturday night into Sunday morning, the Mountain View Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
One person was injured in a string of sideshows that took place in at least four cities across the Bay Area Saturday night into Sunday morning, the Mountain View Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
3.4 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Oakland hills area
A 3.4 earthquake shook the area of Berkeley and the Oakland hills Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 3.4 earthquake shook the area of Berkeley and the Oakland hills Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Oakland A's departure raises questions about Coliseum's future
As the Oakland A's prepare to leave the Oakland Coliseum and relocate to Sacramento, developers and the Oakland Roots soccer team continued discussions about the impact of the early departure, and future access to the 120-acre complex.
As the Oakland A's prepare to leave the Oakland Coliseum and relocate to Sacramento, developers and the Oakland Roots soccer team continued discussions about the impact of the early departure, and future access to the 120-acre complex.
Sacramento baseball fans and businesses welcome A's
Oakland A's baseball fans in the Sacramento region were excited and hopeful to hear Oakland A's owner John Fisher announce at a news conference Thursday, that the Athletics are moving their home base to West Sacramento for the next three seasons.
Oakland A's baseball fans in the Sacramento region were excited and hopeful to hear Oakland A's owner John Fisher announce at a news conference Thursday, that the Athletics are moving their home base to West Sacramento for the next three seasons.
Adios A's: Defeated Oakland sports fans mourn the loss of 3rd franchise in 5 years
Oakland sports fans are heartbroken over the loss of the Athletics, as they prepare to officially say goodbye to the A's at the end of the season.
Oakland sports fans are heartbroken over the loss of the Athletics, as they prepare to officially say goodbye to the A's at the end of the season.
Port of Oakland moves toward zero emissions
California's ports are receiving $1.2 billion to invest in newer, cleaner technology. That includes the Port of Oakland.
California's ports are receiving $1.2 billion to invest in newer, cleaner technology. That includes the Port of Oakland.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
Oakland A's pack their bags for Sacramento after Coliseum negotiations fail
The owners of both the Oakland Athletics and the Sacramento Kings came together on Thursday morning in West Sacramento for a major announcement.
The owners of both the Oakland Athletics and the Sacramento Kings came together on Thursday morning in West Sacramento for a major announcement.