L.A. 'Tenant from Hell' tried a similar scheme in Oakland in 2019
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the "Tenant from Hell" currently occupying a guest house at a palatial estate in Los Angeles, faced a similar situation in Oakland just months before she moved into the L.A. home, court records show.
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the "Tenant from Hell" currently occupying a guest house at a palatial estate in Los Angeles, faced a similar situation in Oakland just months before she moved into the L.A. home, court records show.
Jack London Square businesses face struggles due to crime
People come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for the sense of community, the food, and the beer. However, small business owners are dealing with a complicated obstacle.
People come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for the sense of community, the food, and the beer. However, small business owners are dealing with a complicated obstacle.
Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Oakland
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
Suspect arrested in deadly West Oakland home invasion
Police announced an arrest in a fatal home invasion robbery that happened in West Oakland last month.
Police announced an arrest in a fatal home invasion robbery that happened in West Oakland last month.
Family of 4-year-old girl killed after biking accident at Lake Merritt push for better bike safety
The family of the 4-year-old who died in a Lake Merritt biking accident say Oakland leaders have been very responsive to their demand for new bike safety.
The family of the 4-year-old who died in a Lake Merritt biking accident say Oakland leaders have been very responsive to their demand for new bike safety.
CHP to pay $7M after fatal shooting of Erik Salgado in Oakland
The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges.
The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges.
Oakland street to be named after 'Griz Jones,' Raiders superfan who died of cancer
A street near the Coliseum will soon be named after the late Raiders superfan Gregory Jones, who was known for his philanthropy, epic tailgate parties and deep love of Oakland.
A street near the Coliseum will soon be named after the late Raiders superfan Gregory Jones, who was known for his philanthropy, epic tailgate parties and deep love of Oakland.
Oakland police arrest 7 in one-day undercover auto burglary operation
Oakland police on Tuesday announced they arrested seven people in a special one-day undercover operation targeting car burglars as the city has seen 11,000 car burglaries this year, up 41% since this time last year.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced they arrested seven people in a special one-day undercover operation targeting car burglars as the city has seen 11,000 car burglaries this year, up 41% since this time last year.
Family of Oakland banker killed by neighbor awarded $2.4M from city, county
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death.
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death.
Family of Oakland banker killed by neighbor awarded $2.4M from city, county
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death. Miles Armstead was working outside at his home on the 7500 block of Ney Avenue in East Oakland when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas, fatally shot him on May 1, 2020, according to Oakland police. Thomas was a convicted felon who suffered from mental illness and had been squatting next door.
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death. Miles Armstead was working outside at his home on the 7500 block of Ney Avenue in East Oakland when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas, fatally shot him on May 1, 2020, according to Oakland police. Thomas was a convicted felon who suffered from mental illness and had been squatting next door.
$36.9 million of cannabis found in Oakland warehouse
Officials raided an Oakland warehouse that allegedly contained more than 41,000 cannabis plant sand almost a ton of processed marijuana, authorities said.
Officials raided an Oakland warehouse that allegedly contained more than 41,000 cannabis plant sand almost a ton of processed marijuana, authorities said.
Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Irish pub in Oakland closing doors for good
An Irish pub in Oakland is closing its doors for good at the end of the month.Slainte Pub and Grub, located on Broadway and Second near Jack London Square, has been in business for seven years.
An Irish pub in Oakland is closing its doors for good at the end of the month.Slainte Pub and Grub, located on Broadway and Second near Jack London Square, has been in business for seven years.
Bay Area office vacancy rates surge to 30%
San Francisco is seeing a staggering 30 million square feet of empty office space.
San Francisco is seeing a staggering 30 million square feet of empty office space.
Home's attic catches fire as crews battle grass fire in Oakland
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Gunshot victim trapped in car dies in Oakland: Police
The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.
The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.
76-year-old escapes from intruder during a home invasion in East Oakland
A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.
A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.
Oakland Police Commission fails to reach quorum at town-hall meeting due to members' protest
The Commission had been expected to put forward a list of potential candidates to replace Armstrong on Thursday, but they weren't able to reach a quorum after several committee members boycotted the meeting in protest.
The Commission had been expected to put forward a list of potential candidates to replace Armstrong on Thursday, but they weren't able to reach a quorum after several committee members boycotted the meeting in protest.
Oakland police arrest 10 alleged gang members, recover a dozen guns
Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.
Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.
California Highway Patrol investigating freeway shooting in Oakland
A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say.
A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say.