Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
CHP makes more carjacking, gun arrests in Oakland, East Bay
The California Highway Patrol has made more carjacking and gun-related arrests in Oakland as part of the agency's original blitz last month, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol has made more carjacking and gun-related arrests in Oakland as part of the agency's original blitz last month, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
Oakland Taco Bell locations close dining rooms due to safety concerns
Taco Bell locations in Oakland have ceased indoor dining indefinitely, switching to drive-through service only.
Taco Bell locations in Oakland have ceased indoor dining indefinitely, switching to drive-through service only.
'I can't get closure' Family in elderly woman's death says they don't have justice
Family members of an elderly woman killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland late last year said they have not received information from investigators in several months. Now, they’re worried the case was tossed aside as they wait for justice.
Family members of an elderly woman killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland late last year said they have not received information from investigators in several months. Now, they’re worried the case was tossed aside as they wait for justice.
Dick's Sporting Goods in Santa Rosa hit by thieves who crash after police pursuit
Three suspects from Oakland are accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Santa Rosa Dick's Sporting Goods and leading sheriff's deputies on a pursuit that ended in a crash, officials say.
Three suspects from Oakland are accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Santa Rosa Dick's Sporting Goods and leading sheriff's deputies on a pursuit that ended in a crash, officials say.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Oakland high school basketball teams state champions again
Oakland Tech and Oakland High basketball teams both have state champions again this year.
Oakland Tech and Oakland High basketball teams both have state champions again this year.
Dog stolen during burglary of Oakland business
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
25-year-old woman killed in Oakland hills crash
A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday in an early morning crash in the Oakland hills.
A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday in an early morning crash in the Oakland hills.
Oakland mayor recall speeds ahead as residents gather calling for ouster
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
14 people injured after AC Transit bus hit by vehicle in Oakland
Fourteen people were hurt after an AC Transit bus was hit on Friday afternoon by a vehicle.
Fourteen people were hurt after an AC Transit bus was hit on Friday afternoon by a vehicle.
Grim toll of Bay Area slayings tied to domestic violence
Reidy Watts, 25, was found dead from blunt force trauma in her boyfriend's Oakland apartment.
Reidy Watts, 25, was found dead from blunt force trauma in her boyfriend's Oakland apartment.
Safe left near freeway off-ramp after predawn Oakland jewelry-store burglary
Thieves used a chain attached to a van to drag out a large safe from an Oakland jewelry store early Thursday but ended up leaving the safe behind as police closed in.
Thieves used a chain attached to a van to drag out a large safe from an Oakland jewelry store early Thursday but ended up leaving the safe behind as police closed in.
Richmond man charged for smuggling ammo overseas
A Richmond resident was charged with allegedly smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Brazil in an Oakland courtroom, federal authorities said.
A Richmond resident was charged with allegedly smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Brazil in an Oakland courtroom, federal authorities said.
Oakland Hills landslide continues to threaten Tunnel Road after 8 years
A landslide on Tunnel Road eight years ago continues to threaten residents in the Oakland Hills.
A landslide on Tunnel Road eight years ago continues to threaten residents in the Oakland Hills.
Oakland's mayor claims crime drops, but omits robbery and home-invasion increase
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1
An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.
An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.
Juvenile suspect arrested in the killing of longtime West Oakland store clerk, police say
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Oakland 1st grader goes to Washington, D.C. for her oratorical skills
A first-grader at Chabot Elementary in Oakland is taking home national and local titles as the best in her age group delivering speeches.
A first-grader at Chabot Elementary in Oakland is taking home national and local titles as the best in her age group delivering speeches.