Racist emails, bomb threat at Oakland school follow weekend playdate

Chabot Elementary was evacuated on Tuesday morning after the school received a bomb threat that contained racists undertones, according to Oakland police.

Oakland residents question Alameda County DA, police at second public safety meeting
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Pamela Price, Alameda County District Attorney, and Oakland police officials met with residents Saturday to discuss growing crime problems in the area. This is the second community event Price has held as an opportunity for residents to question the DA on her approach to addressing crime. Price is currently facing a recall and has faced widespread criticism for her choice to throw out charges that include special enhancements.

Oakland celebrates its 34th annual Chinatown street festival

More than 80 vendors and hundreds of residents gathered Saturday to celebrate Oakland's 34th annual Chinatown street festival.  

Oakland gunfire peppers cars and homes with spray of bullets

Gunfire in an Oakland neighborhood forced a family with young children, to run for cover and peppered homes and cars with a spray of bullets. 

Heavy equipment stolen from Oakland hardware store

An investigation is underway into an early Saturday morning theft from a hardware store in Oakland where heavy equipment seems to have been used to break into the building. 

Heavy equipment stolen from Oakland hardware store
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An investigation is underway into an early Saturday morning theft from a hardware store in Oakland where heavy equipment seems to have been stolen.

Man with Bay Area ties accused of kidnapping, imprisoning a woman tried to escape jail: Officials

A jailed Oregon man accused of kidnapping a woman in Seattle and locking her in a cinder block cell until she broke the door to escape has unsuccessfully tried to break out of his own cell, authorities said Friday.

Gameheads host 9th annual student showcase
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Gameheads Co-Founder Damon Packwood discusses organizations 9th annual student showcase happening 08/26/2023. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gameheads-9th-annual-student-showcase-tickets-696199450297?aff=oddtdtcreator

Shocking sounds: Heavy gunfire heard in Oakland neighborhood

Oakland police said they're investigating the sound of gunfire that rang out – and was captured on a neighbor's phone.

Suspect turns himself in for Oakland homicide: Police

The Oakland Police Department has arrested a suspect for a homicide on Sunday, officials said. 

Man fatally shot in Oakland homeless encampment

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at a homeless encampment beneath a freeway in Oakland on Thursday morning.

Grieving woman shares experience at Wag Hotels amid reports of animal neglect

An Oakland woman is grappling with heartbreak as she recounts the death of her dog after a stay at a pet boarding facility, where allegations of animal mistreatment and neglect have emerged

Photos show person of interest in Oakland homicide case

Oakland police are working to solve a homicide that took place in July, and have released images of a person of interest in the case.

More than 11K burglaries in Oakland this year

According to the latest Oakland police crime data, there have been more than 11,000 burglaries reported since the beginning of the year. That's a 44% increase from the same period last year,