How did Oakland Ballers renovate rundown Raimondi Park in record time?
Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.
Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.
Final touches at Oakland's Raimondi Park
The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday.
The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday.
Video: Car rams into Oakland 7-Eleven
Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors.
Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors.
Two fires at UC Berkeley investigated as arson
Two separate fires were reported at University of California, Berkeley and both are being investigated as arson, the University of California Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
Two separate fires were reported at University of California, Berkeley and both are being investigated as arson, the University of California Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
1,400 students unable to complete SAT tests in Oakland as testing demand soars
A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.
A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.
Newark jewelry store robbers escape with armloads of loot in minutes
Carloads of robbers invaded a Newark jewelry store and escaped within minutes with armloads of merchandise, leaving in cars double-parked outside, witnesses said Friday.
Carloads of robbers invaded a Newark jewelry store and escaped within minutes with armloads of merchandise, leaving in cars double-parked outside, witnesses said Friday.
Truck spills meat onto Oakland highway causing big mess
A truck spilled a load of meat along an Oakland highway, stalling traffic during the Friday evening commute.
A truck spilled a load of meat along an Oakland highway, stalling traffic during the Friday evening commute.
Video: Thieves break into Oakland urgent care clinic
Thieves burglarized an urgent care clinic in Oakland overnight and made off with a cash box.
Thieves burglarized an urgent care clinic in Oakland overnight and made off with a cash box.
Smash-and-grab at Newark jewelry store
Newark police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store.
Newark police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store.
No one in custody following Skyline High graduation shooting
The only person arrested in connection with last week's Skyline High School graduation shooting is no longer in custody, KTVU has learned.
The only person arrested in connection with last week's Skyline High School graduation shooting is no longer in custody, KTVU has learned.
Vacant lot transforming into new East Bay park
The Hayward Recreation and Park District is transforming a vacant lot into a vibrant community park.
The Hayward Recreation and Park District is transforming a vacant lot into a vibrant community park.
Kids in East Oakland club to compete in national rowing competition
The Oakland Strokes, a rowing club in East Oakland, is sending nearly 70 kids to its national competition in Florida next week. One particular young man was recruited to the club in middle school, and he is excited to row in the big competition.
The Oakland Strokes, a rowing club in East Oakland, is sending nearly 70 kids to its national competition in Florida next week. One particular young man was recruited to the club in middle school, and he is excited to row in the big competition.
Massive fire at Lake Chabot Public Market in Castro Valley
A three-alarm fire ripped through the popular Lake Chabot Public Market.
A three-alarm fire ripped through the popular Lake Chabot Public Market.
Fremont student, educators struck in gel pellet gun attack
Josh Hawkins thought his final days as a senior at Kennedy High School in Fremont would be filled with good memories. Instead, he’s haunted by what happened just off-campus on Wednesday afternoon.
Josh Hawkins thought his final days as a senior at Kennedy High School in Fremont would be filled with good memories. Instead, he’s haunted by what happened just off-campus on Wednesday afternoon.
Oakland brothers plead not guilty to 18 pounds of drugs in Tenderloin
Two brothers from Oakland who were allegedly caught with 18 pounds of illegal drugs have been charged in connection with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, prosecutors said.
Two brothers from Oakland who were allegedly caught with 18 pounds of illegal drugs have been charged in connection with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, prosecutors said.
San Leandro's interim police chief wants the job permanently
San Leandro's interim police chief said she wants the job permanently.
San Leandro's interim police chief said she wants the job permanently.
Oakland recognizes high school basketball state champions
The Oakland City Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution that recognized The Town's two high school state championship teams.
The Oakland City Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution that recognized The Town's two high school state championship teams.
Pleasanton graduate flourishes, surviving rare genetic disease
Roman Perkins of Pleasanton wasn't expected to survive. But he has beaten the odds over and over again.
Roman Perkins of Pleasanton wasn't expected to survive. But he has beaten the odds over and over again.
Berkeley police warn purse snatchings at the pump
Berkeley police are urging people to be extra vigilant after five purse snatchings and one attempt since last Friday.
Berkeley police are urging people to be extra vigilant after five purse snatchings and one attempt since last Friday.
Women getting robbed at gas pumps: Berkeley police
Berkeley police say there have been several incidents where thieves drive up and steal a purse or bag from a car while a woman pumps gas.
Berkeley police say there have been several incidents where thieves drive up and steal a purse or bag from a car while a woman pumps gas.