AG tells OUSD to comply with law ahead of any school closures
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday issued a letter to the Oakland Unified School District, reminding them to comply with the law if they plan any closures, mergers, or consolidations for the 2025-2026 school year.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday issued a letter to the Oakland Unified School District, reminding them to comply with the law if they plan any closures, mergers, or consolidations for the 2025-2026 school year.
Oakland breaks ground on safety measures along 14th Street
Oakland officials broke ground near City Hall on Monday to break the cycle of traffic deaths along busy 14th Street.
Oakland officials broke ground near City Hall on Monday to break the cycle of traffic deaths along busy 14th Street.
Sideshow causes commotion in Oakland residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard
An impromptu sideshow created a lot of black, circular marks on the street and drew out dozens of residents, as well as Oakland police in a residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard.
An impromptu sideshow created a lot of black, circular marks on the street and drew out dozens of residents, as well as Oakland police in a residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard.
Body found floating in water: Oakland police
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Oakland criminal justice advocate and ACLU lawyer caught in gun crossfire
A self-described criminal justice advocate, ACLU attorney and one-time Oakland mayoral candidate said she and her family were caught in gun crossfire where bullets penetrated the walls of her home but luckily did not injure anyone.
A self-described criminal justice advocate, ACLU attorney and one-time Oakland mayoral candidate said she and her family were caught in gun crossfire where bullets penetrated the walls of her home but luckily did not injure anyone.
Oakland's Chinatown ushers in Lunar New Year with festivities
Oakland's Lunar New Year bazaar began Saturday with vendors lining the streets of Chinatown for the weekend-long celebration.
Oakland's Lunar New Year bazaar began Saturday with vendors lining the streets of Chinatown for the weekend-long celebration.
Oakland police sergeant in custody on domestic violence charge
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
'It's genocide': Protesters in Oakland rail against Biden administration, call for ceasefire
As the United Nations high court stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters rallied once more in Oakland on Friday, demanding action and holding firm to concerns over allegations of genocide; accusing President Biden of being complicit.
As the United Nations high court stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters rallied once more in Oakland on Friday, demanding action and holding firm to concerns over allegations of genocide; accusing President Biden of being complicit.
Coal storage and shipments at Oakland waterfront allowed, judge rules
An Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled this week that developer Phil Tagami has the right to store and ship large amounts of coal from a waterfront terminal in Oakland, despite the objections of city officials and environmental groups.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled this week that developer Phil Tagami has the right to store and ship large amounts of coal from a waterfront terminal in Oakland, despite the objections of city officials and environmental groups.
Kaiser to Oakland workers: stay inside for work - and lunch
Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.
Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.
2-year-old abandoned in San Leandro after carjacking: police
A 2-year-old who was kidnapped while inside his mother's car near the Oakland Coliseum was eventually found safe, after being dropped off alone in San Leandro, officials said.
A 2-year-old who was kidnapped while inside his mother's car near the Oakland Coliseum was eventually found safe, after being dropped off alone in San Leandro, officials said.
Oakland residents resort to calling fire department over 911 during medical emergencies
Residents have complained that wait times for 911 in Oakland are too long, but an oversight commission says there’s a loophole, specifically for a medical emergency, when the seconds count.
Residents have complained that wait times for 911 in Oakland are too long, but an oversight commission says there’s a loophole, specifically for a medical emergency, when the seconds count.
Standoff ends in Oakland after eviction notice served
An overnight standoff in Oakland has ended after sheriff's deputies showed up to serve an eviction notice at a home.
An overnight standoff in Oakland has ended after sheriff's deputies showed up to serve an eviction notice at a home.
Thieves drag stolen ATM down a road in Oakland, police make 1 arrest
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Federal judge 'concerned' with how long it's taking to hire new Oakland police chief
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
Oakland Ballers owners unveil another new baseball team, Yolo High Wheelers
The Oakland Ballers unveiled the Yolo High Wheelers, the second West Coast team to be added to the minor league this offseason.
The Oakland Ballers unveiled the Yolo High Wheelers, the second West Coast team to be added to the minor league this offseason.
Woman whose lost dog was later found dead, pens moving message to ‘beloved fellow Oaklanders’ for their help
An Oakland woman, whose lost dog was later found dead on the side of the road, penned a moving letter of gratitude to strangers in her community who offered their support and help as she frantically searched for her beloved pet.
An Oakland woman, whose lost dog was later found dead on the side of the road, penned a moving letter of gratitude to strangers in her community who offered their support and help as she frantically searched for her beloved pet.
After In-N-Out announces closure, Oakland mayor says more needs to be done to combat crime
Days after Oakland's only In-N-Out fast food restaurant announced it was closing because of all the break-ins and crime in the area, Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged that despite putting more police officers along the Hegenberger Road corridor, more needs to be done.
Days after Oakland's only In-N-Out fast food restaurant announced it was closing because of all the break-ins and crime in the area, Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged that despite putting more police officers along the Hegenberger Road corridor, more needs to be done.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Stray bullet wounds juvenile at Oakland sideshow: police
A juvenile was recovering after being hit by a stray bullet at a sideshow in Oakland on Sunday, according to police.
A juvenile was recovering after being hit by a stray bullet at a sideshow in Oakland on Sunday, according to police.