Oakland teachers union passes controversial resolution supporting Palestinian liberation

The Oakland Education Association passed a non-binding resolution Monday night demanding "freedom for Palestine," a ceasefire and "Israeli de-escalation," which some fear could lead to more antisemitism at Oakland schools. 

Community members meet to combat Oakland teachers' union anti-Israel message

Teachers, parents, and political leaders gathered on Sunday to express their outrage over a recent statement by the Oakland teachers union involving the war between Israel and Hamas.

Truck found submerged in Oakland Estuary

A truck is fully submerged in the Oakland Estuary on Sunday afternoon.

Sierra Market Deli in Jack London Square vandalized
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A popular deli in Jack London Square had its windows smashed early Saturday morning. Owners of the Sierra Market Deli told KTVU that they received a notification around 3 a.m. Saturday regarding an alarm at their store.

Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue

Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.

Protest at Port of Oakland over ship headed to Israel; calls for ceasefire

People demanding a ceasefire in Gaza protested Friday morning at the Port of Oakland around a US government ship that is reportedly headed to Israel.

Tupac Shakur Way: Oakland shows California love by renaming street for rap legend

Oakland on Friday showed a lot of California love for the late, legendary hip-hop artist and rapper Tupac Shakur – a section of MacArthur Boulevard was renamed in his honor. 

Chevron in Oakland hills targeted 3 times by burglars

A Chevron station in the Oakland hills has been targeted three times by burglars on consecutive weekends. 

Convicted Oakland doctor facing 30 years in prison for health care fraud, kickback schemes

A doctor in Oakland is facing up to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of accepting kickbacks for patient referrals, health care fraud, and false statements relating to health care, federal prosecutors said.   

Self-confessed drug dealer facing 20 years to life in prison

A self-confessed drug dealer from Oakland is facing 20 years to life in prison for selling various illegal drugs in San Francisco, federal prosecutors said.   

Man followed to Piedmont home, robbed at gunpoint

Piedmont police are looking for two people who followed a man home and robbed him at gun point in his driveway.

Anonymous donor gives $10M to East Oakland youth

An anonymous donor pledged to contribute $10 million to Rise Eas program, an initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of Black children and families in East Oakland.

Anonymous donor pledges $10 Million to improve East Oakland
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Serena Wilson of 'Rise East' talks one-on-one with Heather Holmes about $10-million dollar donation that's set to help improve East Oakland. https://www.riseeast.org/donate

'Reckless' driver slams into OPD car, suspect gets away

Oakland police said that a person who was driving "recklessly" ended up slamming into an unoccupied police car before driving off and losing officers somewhere near the Caldecott tunnel. 

Historic Oakland Hills home built for jazz great Dave Brubeck being sold for $3M

An iconic home in the Oakland Hills, where jazz legend Dave Brubeck wrote some of his most famous pieces, has hit the market with a listing price of $3 million.