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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.