Oakland neighbors fear growing homeless encampments, trash could cause more flooding
video

Several East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overtaken by sprawling homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn?t take action. RVs, stripped-down cars, excessive trash and blight line both sides of East 9th Street in East Oakland covering storm drains on most corners from 33rd Avenue to 37th Avenue.

Suspended Oakland day care illegally operates out of Airbnb

Despite getting its license suspended, parents told KTVU the day care is still running from an Airbnb, operated by a woman who is not legally cleared to work with children due to her felony record.

'SafeCity Connect' brings 175 new cameras to Oakland to help combat crime

A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime.

'SafeCity Connect' brings 175 new cameras to Oakland to help combat crime
video

A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime. The Oakland Chamber of Commerce has hired retired Oakland Police Department Captain Ersie Joyner as a consultant for its SafeCity Connect program in the Downtown and Uptown areas. The program is a partnership of businesses and property owners to coordinate a network of individually-owned camera systems as part of a suite of public safety strategies to support local businesses and increase public safety.

'Deeply concerned': Alameda city leaders oppose Oakland Airport expansion

Alameda city officials released a harsh 110-page response to a proposal by the Port of Oakland to greatly expand the Oakland International Airport. 

2 hospitalized after crash in Posey Tube

Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Posey Tube Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.

Oakland City Council honors Sheila E., father Pete Escovedo

The Oakland City Council honored legendary musician Sheila E. and her family Tuesday for Hispanic Heritage Month.

'Really scary': Parents learn Oakland day care is shut down after multiple violations

Parents were surprised to learn their child's daycare was run by someone with a criminal record after GG’s Treehouse, a home day care in Oakland, was suddenly shut down last week by the California Department of Social Services.

'Sell the team, dude': A’s pitcher Trevor May announces retirement then rips team owner John Fisher

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May announced his retirement from baseball on Monday and then ripped team owner John Fisher saying, "Take mommy and daddy’s money somewhere else, dork."

Oakland mayor delivers State of the City to address crime, public safety

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her first State of the City address on Tuesday where she outlined her first 10 months in office and laid out her plans for the future of Oakland.

Interactive map: A look at Bay Area freeway shootings

From the tragic shooting death of a 2-year-old boy on a freeway in Oakland to an Alameda County sheriff's deputy killed by bullets near the Bay Bridge, the California Highway Patrol has been hit by a barrage of freeway shootings across the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the freeway shootings in the Bay Area.

Speed cameras coming to Bay Area, privacy advocates skeptical

Speed cameras will be up and running in Oakland, San Jose and San Francisco starting next year. Supporters say cameras will help reduce the number of people who die in accidents due to speeding, but critics have privacy concerns and say the cameras could target low-income communities.

18-year-old young woman killed, 17-year-old girl injured in Oakland shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Oakland that killed an 18-year-old girl Saturday night, one of three homicides in the city over the weekend.

Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran

A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.

Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran
video

A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.

Oakland sees 100th homicide of year after shooting in East Oakland park

One person was killed and two were wounded in a shooting at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in East Oakland, police said Saturday. The shooting marks Oakland's 100th homicide of 2023.