Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao solicits donations to fight recall
Less than a week after the FBI raided her home for undisclosed reasons, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao parted ways with her legal counsel, held a fiery news conference declaring her innocence and sent out an email blast raising funds to fight the recall against her.
Less than a week after the FBI raided her home for undisclosed reasons, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao parted ways with her legal counsel, held a fiery news conference declaring her innocence and sent out an email blast raising funds to fight the recall against her.
Tesla's Fremont plant hit with more than 100 air quality violation notices
Tesla must correct "frequent and recurring" air quality violations at its Fremont facility under an order announced Tuesday from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's independent enforcement arm.
Tesla must correct "frequent and recurring" air quality violations at its Fremont facility under an order announced Tuesday from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's independent enforcement arm.
Oakland to rename street after Burmese woman killed by speeding driver
A woman who emigrated from Burma and who was killed after she was run over by a speeding car last year will have a street in Oakland renamed in her honor.
A woman who emigrated from Burma and who was killed after she was run over by a speeding car last year will have a street in Oakland renamed in her honor.
Alameda County prosecutors' union backs recall of DA Pamela Price
Some Alameda County prosecutors say they support the recall effort against their boss: District Attorney Pamela Price.
Some Alameda County prosecutors say they support the recall effort against their boss: District Attorney Pamela Price.
Oakland Juneteenth shooting remains unsolved
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Tuesday addressed the violence that erupted at a Juneteenth festival in Oakland, which ended with more than a dozen people being shot.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Tuesday addressed the violence that erupted at a Juneteenth festival in Oakland, which ended with more than a dozen people being shot.
Firefighters battle grass fires in Sonoma, Alameda counties
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Former FBI agent says Oakland mayor is not entitled to raid warning
In her Monday morning news conference at Oakland City Hall, Mayor Sheng Thao expressed frustration over not getting a heads-up about last week's FBI raid on her home. A former FBI special agent told KTVU that would almost never happen.
In her Monday morning news conference at Oakland City Hall, Mayor Sheng Thao expressed frustration over not getting a heads-up about last week's FBI raid on her home. A former FBI special agent told KTVU that would almost never happen.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman abruptly resigns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.
Hilton on Hegenberger near Oakland airport to close
Following months of speculation, the Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland airport is closing after more than 50 years.
Following months of speculation, the Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland airport is closing after more than 50 years.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and attorney quickly part ways
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her criminal defense attorney – hired a day after the FBI raided her home last week – quickly parted ways.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her criminal defense attorney – hired a day after the FBI raided her home last week – quickly parted ways.
Union City residents push back against proposed dispensary in residential area
Embarc Dispensaries operates over a dozen shops throughout the state and is petitioning Union City to open a new store, but residents are pushing back.
Embarc Dispensaries operates over a dozen shops throughout the state and is petitioning Union City to open a new store, but residents are pushing back.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Some say Oakland mayor's situation distracting from city's challenges
The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.
The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.
Pizza delivery driver shot during attempted carjacking in Oakland: report
Police are investigating another shooting in Oakland.
Police are investigating another shooting in Oakland.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Berkeley police looking for missing teen
The Berkeley police are looking for a 13-year-old girl, according to a notice Sunday.
The Berkeley police are looking for a 13-year-old girl, according to a notice Sunday.
Sideshow complete with fireworks takes over Bay Bridge
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
VIDEO: Young dancer wows crowd after Oakland's First Friday celebration
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.