Shootout at jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale - worker opens fire

Two armed men intent on robbing a jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood got more than they bargained for when a worker opened fire at them with his own weapon.

1st grader at Chabot Elementary takes home national speech prize

At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.

Slain West Oakland market worker mourned

A longtime clerk who was shot and killed while working at a West Oakland market was a father of four sons and a fixture in the community, his family and neighbors said Monday.

‘We are exhausted’: Popular Oakland bakery hit by thieves, demand action from elected leaders

A popular East Bay bakery chain has been hit by burglars in an attack the owner called a "slap in the face," as he called on local elected officials to take action to stop the endless cycle of crime in the city. 

Oakland auto thefts jumped 44% in 2023

Last year, the number of car thefts in Oakland was the highest it's been in more than a decade, with more than 14,700 thefts reported.

Oakland sees deadly weekend, 3 homicides in just over 24 hours

It was a deadly weekend in Oakland, as the city saw its first homicides of the year. Three people were killed over Saturday and Sunday in three separate shootings.

Couple weds at hospital after groom is admitted

“I’m just so happy. In palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much joy." A couple that was forced to miss their wedding held it in the hospital instead.

Young woman shot to death in Oakland, another man killed in 1st homicides of year

The first weekend of 2024 proved to be deadly for two people this weekend in Oakland; a young woman in her 20s died as well as an adult man who took himself to the hospital and died there, police said.

Upscale Mexican restaurant Calavera closes under weight of Oakland crime

A once-popular Oakland eatery became the latest restaurant in the city to shut its doors on Saturday. The owners of decade-old Calavera said increased crime in the city is largely to blame.

Some Oaklanders demand a state of emergency

Some people rallied outside Oakland City Hall on Friday demanding that mayor Sheng Thao and the city council declare a state of emergency.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao facing recall effort

A group of Oakland residents, fed up with city leadership are pushing ahead with an effort to recall Mayor Sheng Thao. 

Philz Coffee moving headquarters from San Francisco to Oakland

A major Bay Area coffee company has closed its San Francisco headquarters and is headed for Oakland, according to a report. 

Mother of Oakland officer's suspected killer arrested

The mother of Tuan Le's suspected killer has been arrested over allegations she was an accessory to her son, the alleged gunman in the late officer's death.

Tuan Le, slain Oakland officer, memorialized at Buddhist ceremony

A vigil was held for slain Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was shot in the line of duty while working undercover near a cannabis dispensary.

Suspects in Oakland officer's slaying appear in court

Several suspects charged in connection with a cannabis burglary and shooting that killed Oakland police Officer Tuan Le made their first court appearances Thursday.

Two men charged with murder in connection to OPD officer's slaying, D.A. seeks enhancement

Two men are charged with murder and special circumstances by Alameda County D.A. in connection to the slaying of an Oakland police officer. Police say there may be more arrests coming in this case.

Woman fatally struck on Oakland highway identified

A woman who was struck by a vehicle while running through traffic on Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland last week was identified by the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau as Camilla Dayanna Sanchez, a 22-year-old Oakland resident.

Teen reportedly shot in attempted robbery in Oakland

A 16-year-old boy was reportedly shot during an attempted robbery in Oakland on Tuesday night.

Cannabis business burglarized before death of Oakland officer says it's not the first time

It didn't surprise cannabis-related business owner Jessie Grundy when he learned his spot on the Embarcadero had been hit on Friday morning. It happened right before Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le responded and was shot and killed.