Oakland mayor pushes to resurrect Ceasefire program
Oakland's mayor is pushing to resurrect the city's successful Ceasefire program, which supporters credit with helping reduce homicides by nearly half during its heyday.
Oakland's mayor is pushing to resurrect the city's successful Ceasefire program, which supporters credit with helping reduce homicides by nearly half during its heyday.
Driver stabbed several times in Oakland
A driver in Oakland was stabbed multiple times after trying to stop someone from hitting their car window, police said.
A driver in Oakland was stabbed multiple times after trying to stop someone from hitting their car window, police said.
Officer Tuan Le: Third suspect charged with murder of Oakland cop appears in court
The third defendant charged with murder in the shooting of an Oakland police officer made his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The third defendant charged with murder in the shooting of an Oakland police officer made his first court appearance on Tuesday.
Oakland mayor wants more power when it comes to hiring police chief
The city of Oakland is still without a permanent police chief – almost exactly a year after Mayor Sheng Thao put the former chief on leave and then fired him a month later.
The city of Oakland is still without a permanent police chief – almost exactly a year after Mayor Sheng Thao put the former chief on leave and then fired him a month later.
Oakland pilot killed in Half Moon Bay plane crash ID'd by source, 3 others were onboard
Federal investigators are still trying to determine why a small plane crashed into the ocean off the San Mateo County coastline over the weekend.
Federal investigators are still trying to determine why a small plane crashed into the ocean off the San Mateo County coastline over the weekend.
Woman fatally struck while crossing street in East Oakland hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in East Oakland on Sunday morning by a hit-and-run driver, according to the Oakland Police Department.
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in East Oakland on Sunday morning by a hit-and-run driver, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Woman heartbroken over husband's shooting death in Oakland
The widow of a man shot and killed in front of her in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood on Christmas Eve said she is still more than heartbroken.
The widow of a man shot and killed in front of her in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood on Christmas Eve said she is still more than heartbroken.
At least 150 vehicles reported in Oakland sideshow amid stepped up holiday enforcement
Oakland police said it responded to a report of a large sideshow gathering involving upwards of 150 vehicles on Sunday, amid warnings that police would step up enforcement over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Oakland police said it responded to a report of a large sideshow gathering involving upwards of 150 vehicles on Sunday, amid warnings that police would step up enforcement over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Escovedo Way in Oakland honors Sheila E., Pete Escovedo
A street in Oakland has been named in honor of the Escovedo family, which include legendary musicians like Sheila E. and her father, Pete Escovedo.
A street in Oakland has been named in honor of the Escovedo family, which include legendary musicians like Sheila E. and her father, Pete Escovedo.
Other Bay Area police departments took charge in retail theft grant application; Oakland did not
When the opportunity for a crime-fighting grant became available through California's Board of State and Community Corrections, many law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area put in an application; Oakland did not.
When the opportunity for a crime-fighting grant became available through California's Board of State and Community Corrections, many law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area put in an application; Oakland did not.
3rd suspect in Oakland officer's killing arrested
The US Marshals have arrested a third suspect for the alleged murder of Oakland police officer Tuan Le.
The US Marshals have arrested a third suspect for the alleged murder of Oakland police officer Tuan Le.
Shooting death reported in Oakland: police
One person was found shot Saturday afternoon in the West Oakland neighborhood and pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said.
One person was found shot Saturday afternoon in the West Oakland neighborhood and pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said.
Hundreds protest Gaza war at Oakland port
A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning.
A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning.
Oakland mother of 6 suffers broken back after speeding driver slams into her truck
A speeding driver rammed into a mother of six and into the bedroom of an apartment unit in Oakland on New Year's morning, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood where residents can't seem to shake the trauma.
A speeding driver rammed into a mother of six and into the bedroom of an apartment unit in Oakland on New Year's morning, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood where residents can't seem to shake the trauma.
Rally against DA and Oakland mayor where West Oakland store clerk was killed
"Nobody should go to work fearing that one day they might be killed." Rally held in West Oakland after store clerk was shot and killed.
"Nobody should go to work fearing that one day they might be killed." Rally held in West Oakland after store clerk was shot and killed.
Vehicle from fatal Oakland sideshow hit-and-run sought by police
Oakland police have released photos of a car wanted in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a young woman on a sidewalk on New Year's Day.
Oakland police have released photos of a car wanted in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a young woman on a sidewalk on New Year's Day.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announces run for state treasurer
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Oakland hit-and-run leaves unhoused woman dead
A woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland has been identified.
A woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland has been identified.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee arrives in Bay Area, reviewing restaurants
TikTok luminary and gastronaut Keith Lee has found his way to the Bay Area as part of his Keith Lee and Family Food Tour.
TikTok luminary and gastronaut Keith Lee has found his way to the Bay Area as part of his Keith Lee and Family Food Tour.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's supporters rally in response to recall effort
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.