Oakland Zoo's last female elephant moved to new herd in Tennessee
Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.
Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.
2 shot to death in separate incidents, Oakland police say
Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.
Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.
'Crime spree by pirates' at Oakland Estuary raises safety concerns
Boat owners said crime and lawlessness at the Oakland Estuary is escalating into a crisis, saying the situation has worsened during the last two months and they want the city to take action.
Boat owners said crime and lawlessness at the Oakland Estuary is escalating into a crisis, saying the situation has worsened during the last two months and they want the city to take action.
Oakland Mayor hosts 'Town Talks' event, utilizes young people to get community input amid a spike in crime
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off her ‘Talking Transition’ program Saturday morning with a canvassing effort led by young people.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off her ‘Talking Transition’ program Saturday morning with a canvassing effort led by young people.
Oakland suspect holds child hostage during hour-long standoff with police, 2 others die in separate incidents
A particularly violent night resulted in the Oakland police responding to multiple scenes including one involving an armed man holding a young child hostage and two other events that left three people shot – two of whom died.
A particularly violent night resulted in the Oakland police responding to multiple scenes including one involving an armed man holding a young child hostage and two other events that left three people shot – two of whom died.
D.A. Pam Price charges 3 juveniles in connection to shooting at Oakland's Skyline High
Three juveniles are facing charges in connection to last week's shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School, the Alameda County district attorney's office announced on Friday.
Three juveniles are facing charges in connection to last week's shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School, the Alameda County district attorney's office announced on Friday.
Oakland Mayor to hold 'Town Talks' event on Saturday
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is holding a community event Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at McClymonds High School. Attendants will be asked to offer suggestions on how to combat crime, homelessness and other issues.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is holding a community event Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at McClymonds High School. Attendants will be asked to offer suggestions on how to combat crime, homelessness and other issues.
Child's dream of Rosh Hashanah event now draws more than 1,000 to Oakland
A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
Montclair sees more burglaries after Oakland misses out on millions to stop retail crime
The City of Oakland failed to meet an application deadline for state funding to tackle rising retail theft. Four more businesses were burglarized in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Friday morning.
The City of Oakland failed to meet an application deadline for state funding to tackle rising retail theft. Four more businesses were burglarized in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Friday morning.
Oakland police investigate kidnapping
The Oakland Police Department confirmed that it is conducting a kidnapping investigation.
The Oakland Police Department confirmed that it is conducting a kidnapping investigation.
Oakland crews pull out person 'fully engulfed in flames' from car
Oakland police said they are investigating an attempted homicide after crews pulled a person "fully engulfed in flames" from a car.
Oakland police said they are investigating an attempted homicide after crews pulled a person "fully engulfed in flames" from a car.
San Francisco gets $17 million to fight retail theft, Oakland misses grant deadline
The City of San Francisco outlined on Thursday how it plans to use a $17 million grant from the state to combat retail theft. Meanwhile, the City of Oakland says it won’t be getting similar funding, because city officials missed the grant’s application deadline.
The City of San Francisco outlined on Thursday how it plans to use a $17 million grant from the state to combat retail theft. Meanwhile, the City of Oakland says it won’t be getting similar funding, because city officials missed the grant’s application deadline.
Oakland mayor hopes new grant program will revitalize city, reduce crime
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday unveiled a new city program that awards grants to groups highlighting what's positive about the city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday unveiled a new city program that awards grants to groups highlighting what's positive about the city.
Warriors super fan passes away; Oakland animal shelter looking for loving home for his 2 dogs
A Warriors super fan with a highly-recognizable Oakland home recently passed away. A local shelter has put out a call for his two dogs to be adopted.
A Warriors super fan with a highly-recognizable Oakland home recently passed away. A local shelter has put out a call for his two dogs to be adopted.
Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.
Popular DJ and father of 4 shot and killed in Oakland
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall Segers was killed Sunday in Oakland, leaving behind four children and friends and family grieving the popular DJ everyone knew as Pnut.
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall Segers was killed Sunday in Oakland, leaving behind four children and friends and family grieving the popular DJ everyone knew as Pnut.
Oakland mayor ready to 'declare state of emergency' if police chief isn't selected by year's end
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Castlemont High's first female football player will have helmet displayed at Rose Bowl
A young athlete for Castlemont High School's football team is enshrined in history as the team's inaugural female player.
A young athlete for Castlemont High School's football team is enshrined in history as the team's inaugural female player.
Mountain lion spotted near Oakland homes
A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.
A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.
Oakland gets $40.7M housing improvement grant
Oakland is one of seven California cities to receive a housing improvement grant from the state, officials announced on Monday.
Oakland is one of seven California cities to receive a housing improvement grant from the state, officials announced on Monday.