Ceremony of the Crosses held in Oakland to commemorate 2023 homicide victims

The 14th annual Ceremony of the Crosses was held at St. Columba Catholic Church today to commemorate the lives lost to homicide in the city this year.

Cannabis and crime- is there a relationship?

Since its legalization, many Oakland cannabis shops have been targeted by criminals. Whether crime has increased because of legalization, folks on the streets of Oakland had some differing and compelling opinions.

Oakland police officer shot and killed in line of duty

Officer Tuan Le, 36, was shot and killed while responding to a burglary at an Oakland cannabis dispensary.

New timeline in search for next Oakland police chief

Back to the drawing board after Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao shot down all three of the police chief candidates recommended by the Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday.

Oakland woman targeted 3 times by criminals in 2 weeks

An Oakland woman is looking over her shoulder after being victimized by criminals three times in a little over two weeks, and her family says the police need to do more.

BART tests out new anti-fare evasion gates at West Oakland Station

BART riders on Thursday got a firsthand look and experience using the new fare gates installed at the West Oakland Station.

Crazy, long lines at Oakland airport as some Southwest passengers miss their flights

Oakland International Airport had long lines to check bags at Southwest on Thursday morning. The day is expected to be one of the busiest post-Christmas travel days, as people return home after visiting with family or head out on a New Year's trip. 

Oakland police chief candidates revealed; mayor rejects all 3

Oakland's mayor on Wednesday sent back the names of the three police chief candidates submitted to her office after the city has been without a top law enforcement official for nearly a year.

Fmr. Oakland police chief Armstrong responds to mayor's rejection of candidates list

The search for a new Oakland police chief continues after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected all candidates on a list presented by the city's Police Commission.   

Woman killed in hit-and-run on I-880 in Oakland

All lanes of northbound Interstate 880 in Oakland were closed Tuesday night because of a deadly hit-and-run.

Love letters written between Bay Area teens preserved 100 years later

Most people can remember their first love. Many might have even written love notes to that person. Two Bay Area teens in the 1920s did just that, and now their story is frozen in time.

2 homicides in Oakland over holiday weekend

Oakland police are investigating two deadly shootings from over the holiday weekend.

Oakland Christmas Eve interfaith service calls for a ceasefire in Gaza

An interfaith service featured prayers and chants outside of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church and First Congregational Church of Oakland on Christmas Eve, all calling for peace.

BART police deploy Narcan 3 times in 6 hours for suspected overdoses

First responders deployed anti-overdose medication to three different people on BART trains on Friday, according to police logs.   

Oakland police investigating double shooting

Oakland police are investigating a double shooting that killed one person and injured another. 

Oakland Black Firefighters Association holds annual holiday giveaway

The Oakland Black Firefighters Association held its annual holiday food basket giveaway on Saturday. Organizers said they received a lot of support this year.

Community rallies behind Colonial Donuts in Oakland after 3 robberies

Community members on Friday rallied in front of Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland in a show of support for a beloved shop that's been robbed at least twice in six months.