Car slams into Oakland nonprofit 'Homies Empowerment'

A car slammed into a nonprofit in Oakland on Thursday – the second time a vehicle has wreaked havoc there.

Mail carrier robberies on the rise with recent cases in Oakland, SF

Mail carriers are increasingly becoming targets for robbers – a growing trend across the United States and the Bay Area. 

Robert F. Kennedy to announce VP running mate in Oakland

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a running mate for his independent presidential campaign on March 26 in Oakland, his campaign said Tuesday.

Oakland police issue new smash-and-grab warning

Oakland police say robberies have increased by 32% so far this year totaling 715 incidents, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last year.

Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia

An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.

Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes

Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.

CHP makes more carjacking, gun arrests in Oakland, East Bay

The California Highway Patrol has made more carjacking and gun-related arrests in Oakland as part of the agency's original blitz last month, the governor's office announced on Tuesday. 

'I can't get closure' Family in elderly woman's death says they don't have justice

Family members of an elderly woman killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland late last year said they have not received information from investigators in several months. Now, they’re worried the case was tossed aside as they wait for justice.

Dick's Sporting Goods in Santa Rosa hit by thieves who crash after police pursuit

Three suspects from Oakland are accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Santa Rosa Dick's Sporting Goods and leading sheriff's deputies on a pursuit that ended in a crash, officials say. 

This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows

Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.

Dog stolen during burglary of Oakland business

Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.

25-year-old woman killed in Oakland hills crash

A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday in an early morning crash in the Oakland hills.  

Oakland mayor recall speeds ahead as residents gather calling for ouster

With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.

Safe left near freeway off-ramp after predawn Oakland jewelry-store burglary

Thieves used a chain attached to a van to drag out a large safe from an Oakland jewelry store early Thursday but ended up leaving the safe behind as police closed in.