Oakland pays $17M for death following police 'ghost chase'
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
Body cam: Oakland police kill man with makeshift spears
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland sues landlord over broken elevators at downtown apartment building
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
Oakland police release body cam footage in deadly shooting of allegedly armed man
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
Woman killed in Fremont apartment fire
A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
South Hayward Parish Food Pantry to close after more than 50 years of service
First Presbyterian Church announced on Monday that it will be closing the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry after 50 years of serving the community. The pantry will close its doors on Aug. 14.
First Presbyterian Church announced on Monday that it will be closing the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry after 50 years of serving the community. The pantry will close its doors on Aug. 14.
Oakland 7-Eleven workers speak out after group loots store
A crowd of young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to workers who said they now fear for their safety.
A crowd of young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to workers who said they now fear for their safety.
Developer unveils plans for AI data center in Oakland
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
Oakland mayoral race: Here's who qualified
Nearly 20 people originally signaled their desire to run for Oakland mayor on Nov. 3. Only four of them actually qualified.
Nearly 20 people originally signaled their desire to run for Oakland mayor on Nov. 3. Only four of them actually qualified.
Cargill salt workers go on strike in Newark
Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.
Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.
Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
East Bay congressional candidates make final push ahead of Aug. 18 special election
Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.
Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.
OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
4 lanes on Bay Bridge will be closed 5 nights a week
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Woman killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church, near police substation
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Volunteers renew effort to find missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.