Human remains stuffed in a suitcase found in Lake Merritt, residents speak out
Human remains stuffed in a suitcase were found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed with KTVU. Fire personnel responded to the area Tuesday around 11 a.m. after volunteers who clean the lake found the suitcase and called 911.
Human remains stuffed in a suitcase were found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed with KTVU. Fire personnel responded to the area Tuesday around 11 a.m. after volunteers who clean the lake found the suitcase and called 911.
Oakland to offer parking discounts to encourage going out
Oakland city leaders are planning a program to offer discounted and protected parking in the city.
Oakland city leaders are planning a program to offer discounted and protected parking in the city.
Human remains stuffed in a suitcase found in Lake Merritt
Human remains stuffed in a suitcase was found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed with KTVU.
Human remains stuffed in a suitcase was found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed with KTVU.
Interfaith group wants investigations into Santa Rita Jail death of Oakland man left languishing for days
A group of interfaith activists on Monday demanded answers and outside investigations into the death of an Oakland man at Santa Rita Jail, where he was left languishing for three to four days without anyone providing him any meaningful care, a story first exposed in a KTVU investigation earlier this month.
A group of interfaith activists on Monday demanded answers and outside investigations into the death of an Oakland man at Santa Rita Jail, where he was left languishing for three to four days without anyone providing him any meaningful care, a story first exposed in a KTVU investigation earlier this month.
Man who attended nightclub shot to death in Oakland's Uptown
A 34-year-old Oakland man was killed in the Uptown neighborhood over the weekend, bringing the city's total homicide count to 106.
A 34-year-old Oakland man was killed in the Uptown neighborhood over the weekend, bringing the city's total homicide count to 106.
Oakland school district says teachers union owes over $400,000
The Oakland Education Association, the teachers union, owes Oakland Unified $403,434 from the last two school years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday morning.
The Oakland Education Association, the teachers union, owes Oakland Unified $403,434 from the last two school years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday morning.
Thousands attend Dia de los Muertos festival in Oakland
The annual Dia de los Muertos festival was held in Oakland Sunday. The event was expected to bring 100,000 people to the city's Fruitvale neighborhood to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Day of the Dead.
The annual Dia de los Muertos festival was held in Oakland Sunday. The event was expected to bring 100,000 people to the city's Fruitvale neighborhood to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Day of the Dead.
3-alarm fire in Oakland spreads to nearby homes
Oakland fire crews battled a 3-alarm structure fire Saturday morning that spread to nearby homes.
Oakland fire crews battled a 3-alarm structure fire Saturday morning that spread to nearby homes.
OPD suspends auto crime reporting program less than a day after launch
Less than 24 hours after launching, Oakland Police Department has ended the social media crime reporting program.
Less than 24 hours after launching, Oakland Police Department has ended the social media crime reporting program.
Alameda County DA's work laptop reportedly stolen from vehicle in Oakland
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s work laptop was reportedly stolen during a vehicle burglary in Oakland.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s work laptop was reportedly stolen during a vehicle burglary in Oakland.
'This is my dream job': Newly appointed Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington shares vision
The Oakland Fire Department announced Damon Covington for the permanent position of Fire Chief, after months of serving as the interim chief. Chief Covington was officially sworn in on Thursday.
The Oakland Fire Department announced Damon Covington for the permanent position of Fire Chief, after months of serving as the interim chief. Chief Covington was officially sworn in on Thursday.
Oakland woman speaks out after she's shot in road rage incident
An Oakland woman on Friday recounted the terror she felt after she honked at another driver, was followed home - and then shot as her 10-year-old daughter was in the back seat, in what police are investigating as a road rage incident.
An Oakland woman on Friday recounted the terror she felt after she honked at another driver, was followed home - and then shot as her 10-year-old daughter was in the back seat, in what police are investigating as a road rage incident.
Damon Covington hired as Oakland's new fire chief after 24 years with department
After a few months serving as interim chief, Damon Covington has been hired as the new permanent chief of the Oakland Fire Department.
After a few months serving as interim chief, Damon Covington has been hired as the new permanent chief of the Oakland Fire Department.
Oakland officer struck by car while investigating stolen truck
An Oakland police officer was struck and injured by a car Friday morning while working to get a stolen pickup truck towed away, the department said.
An Oakland police officer was struck and injured by a car Friday morning while working to get a stolen pickup truck towed away, the department said.
Here's how Oakland's social media burglary reporting program works
The Oakland Police Department has set up social media accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram called @OaklandAutoBurg where people can send messages about witnessed crimes.
The Oakland Police Department has set up social media accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram called @OaklandAutoBurg where people can send messages about witnessed crimes.
Woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland identified by family
The family of a 30-year-old woman fatally shot while driving her car in Oakland last weekend is leaning on community support in bringing her killer to justice.
The family of a 30-year-old woman fatally shot while driving her car in Oakland last weekend is leaning on community support in bringing her killer to justice.
Man dies after leg was severed in Oakland hit-and-run collision
A hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle turned fatal Wednesday night after a man was pinned between two vehicles, his leg severed.
A hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle turned fatal Wednesday night after a man was pinned between two vehicles, his leg severed.
Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
What's causing recent swarms of termites in the Bay Area, and when homeowners should worry
Many Bay Area residents concerned about their property, have been noticing swarms of termites in recent days that seemed to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Many Bay Area residents concerned about their property, have been noticing swarms of termites in recent days that seemed to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
1 hurt in shooting at Oakland homeless encampment
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a homeless encampment on Tuesday afternoon.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a homeless encampment on Tuesday afternoon.