Man shot in broad daylight, dies in Oakland apartment parking lot

Oakland police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in East Oakland, in an area that borders San Leandro. He was found in a parking lot. 

Organizers of Alameda County DA recall effort accuse officials of meddling

Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price accused county officials Tuesday of meddling and unnecessary road blocks.

Oakland City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution after passionate debate

The Oakland City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza drew passionate public comment that lasted more than four hours Monday night, before the city council passed the resolution by a unanimous vote after a vigorous debate. 

Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Oakland city councilmembers on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. The vote was part of a special meeting that saw hours of public comment ahead of the decision. 

Man, 28, shot and killed in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood

Oakland police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood.

Native American Heritage Month: Health leader Martin Waukazoo retires

On the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall, Martin Waukazoo stood with three other community leaders to receive awards at the 2023 Native American Heritage Month celebration in November.

Burglars hit nearly entire block of Oakland businesses on Thanksgiving Eve

Nearly an entire block of Oakland businesses were targeted by burglars on Thanksgiving Eve. Three restaurants and a retail shop were among the businesses impacted along Broadway in the City's Temescal neighborhood.

Oakland's Horn BBQ torched in fire, defaced with graffiti

Oakland's renowned Horn Barbecue was vandalised by graffiti and devastated by fire. Owner Matt Horn won't let that get him down. He's holding a turkey giveaway despite his double setbacks.

Mural at Oakland daycare painted to prevent more vandalism

Starlite Child Development Center in Oakland celebrated a new mural featuring graffiti artwork spray painted on its building following several acts of vandalism. The owners, teachers, parents and students hope it will prevent the school from getting hit by criminals in the future.

Two charged in death of Oakland mom killed by stray bullet while sleeping

Two suspects have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a mother as she slept in her home in Oakland's Laurel District, an innocent victim of gun violence, police said.

Mayor picks Holly Joshi to be chief of Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention

The mayor on Monday introduced the community to the new chief of the Department of Violence Prevention, Holly Joshi, an East Oakland native with experience in racial justice and policing, whose most public role was being the spokeswoman for the Oakalnd Police Department. 

Family feels no sense of urgency from U.S. gov't following Oakland man's arrest in Venezuela

The family of an Oakland man, who was arrested in Venezuela last month, say they are being extorted for tens of thousands of dollars and the U.S. government is showing no sense of urgency in their family member's safe return. 

Holiday travel and potential worker strikes puts airlines to the test

Steady streams of airline passengers were at airports Monday, trying to avoid the mid-week, mad holiday rush. The scene last year at Oakland International Airport was quite different and discouraging. 

New mural at historic Marcus Books in Oakland

A historic bookstore in Oakland celebrated as it unveiled its newest work of art.