How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief

How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023. 

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023. 

Oakland 1st grader goes to Washington, D.C. for her oratorical skills

Oakland 1st grader goes to Washington, D.C. for her oratorical skills

A first-grader at Chabot Elementary in Oakland is taking home national and local titles as the best in her age group delivering speeches.

A first-grader at Chabot Elementary in Oakland is taking home national and local titles as the best in her age group delivering speeches.

Kidnapping attempt at Berkeley elementary school under investigation

Kidnapping attempt at Berkeley elementary school under investigation

The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping at Ruth Acty Elementary School, school officials say. 

The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping at Ruth Acty Elementary School, school officials say. 

Campaign to recall Pamela Price submits signatures

Campaign to recall Pamela Price submits signatures

The group trying to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said Monday morning they've submitted enough signatures to the county registrar of voters to qualify for a recall on the ballot.

The group trying to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said Monday morning they've submitted enough signatures to the county registrar of voters to qualify for a recall on the ballot.

James Torrez vs Oakland Roots
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James Torrez vs Oakland Roots

Ahead of the new season for the Oakland Roots, KTVU reporter and soccer savant James Torrez challenged members of the Roots team to a skills competition.

Ahead of the new season for the Oakland Roots, KTVU reporter and soccer savant James Torrez challenged members of the Roots team to a skills competition.

Truck filled with donated books stolen in San Leandro

Truck filled with donated books stolen in San Leandro

An East Bay man who started a book drive for his literacy project said his truck was stolen along with hundreds of book donations. Despite the theft, he said he won't give up on his passion project because it's about giving back

An East Bay man who started a book drive for his literacy project said his truck was stolen along with hundreds of book donations. Despite the theft, he said he won't give up on his passion project because it's about giving back

Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland

Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland. 

Four candidates for Oakland police chief vacancy address public at forum

Four candidates for Oakland police chief vacancy address public at forum

The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list. 

The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list. 

Oakland non-profit fighting to give incarcerated people a voice

Oakland non-profit fighting to give incarcerated people a voice

A non-profit group in Oakland says it's focused on building a movement. Legal Services for Prisoners with Children says it organizes communities impacted by the criminal justice system and is fighting for the human and civil rights of incarcerated people and their families.

A non-profit group in Oakland says it's focused on building a movement. Legal Services for Prisoners with Children says it organizes communities impacted by the criminal justice system and is fighting for the human and civil rights of incarcerated people and their families.

Critical vote ahead for Alameda County recall rules as DA fights removal effort

Critical vote ahead for Alameda County recall rules as DA fights removal effort

Alameda County voters are not voting Tuesday on whether to recall District Attorney Pamela Price, but what they will decide is whether to align the county's outdated recall procedures with those of the state.

Alameda County voters are not voting Tuesday on whether to recall District Attorney Pamela Price, but what they will decide is whether to align the county's outdated recall procedures with those of the state.

Multiple Oakland car windows smashed near Jack London Square

Multiple Oakland car windows smashed near Jack London Square

It's not an unusual sight anymore in Oakland: Drivers woke up to find that someone had smashed their car windows, leaving glass shattered on the street and emotions shaken up in the process.

It's not an unusual sight anymore in Oakland: Drivers woke up to find that someone had smashed their car windows, leaving glass shattered on the street and emotions shaken up in the process.

Bill Pickett Rodeo celebrates 40 years honoring Black cowboys

Bill Pickett Rodeo celebrates 40 years honoring Black cowboys

Rowell Ranch is host to many rodeos in the Bay Area including one long-standing event that is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.

Rowell Ranch is host to many rodeos in the Bay Area including one long-standing event that is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.