Coal storage and shipments at Oakland waterfront allowed, judge rules
An Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled this week that developer Phil Tagami has the right to store and ship large amounts of coal from a waterfront terminal in Oakland, despite the objections of city officials and environmental groups.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled this week that developer Phil Tagami has the right to store and ship large amounts of coal from a waterfront terminal in Oakland, despite the objections of city officials and environmental groups.
Kaiser to Oakland workers: stay inside for work - and lunch
Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.
Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.
Union City shooting suspects found dead after wounding deputy
The investigation into the shooting of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy took a turn Thursday after police say they found two suspects, a man and a woman, who apparently killed themselves after wounding the deputy, authorities said.
The investigation into the shooting of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy took a turn Thursday after police say they found two suspects, a man and a woman, who apparently killed themselves after wounding the deputy, authorities said.
Deputy recovering after eviction shooting 'resolved' in Union City
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot and wounded while serving an eviction in Union City, and authorities said the situation is "resolved."
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot and wounded while serving an eviction in Union City, and authorities said the situation is "resolved."
2-year-old abandoned in San Leandro after carjacking: police
A 2-year-old who was kidnapped while inside his mother's car near the Oakland Coliseum was eventually found safe, after being dropped off alone in San Leandro, officials said.
A 2-year-old who was kidnapped while inside his mother's car near the Oakland Coliseum was eventually found safe, after being dropped off alone in San Leandro, officials said.
Oakland residents resort to calling fire department over 911 during medical emergencies
Residents have complained that wait times for 911 in Oakland are too long, but an oversight commission says there’s a loophole, specifically for a medical emergency, when the seconds count.
Residents have complained that wait times for 911 in Oakland are too long, but an oversight commission says there’s a loophole, specifically for a medical emergency, when the seconds count.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy shot in Union City; suspect at large
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded in the line of duty in Union City on Wednesday afternoon.
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded in the line of duty in Union City on Wednesday afternoon.
Standoff ends in Oakland after eviction notice served
An overnight standoff in Oakland has ended after sheriff's deputies showed up to serve an eviction notice at a home.
An overnight standoff in Oakland has ended after sheriff's deputies showed up to serve an eviction notice at a home.
Thieves drag stolen ATM down a road in Oakland, police make 1 arrest
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Woman leaving San Leandro store dies after being hit by boy on bike
A 77-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a 12-year-old boy on a bike as she left a store at Bayfair Center in San Leandro.
A 77-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a 12-year-old boy on a bike as she left a store at Bayfair Center in San Leandro.
Federal judge 'concerned' with how long it's taking to hire new Oakland police chief
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
Oakland Ballers owners unveil another new baseball team, Yolo High Wheelers
The Oakland Ballers unveiled the Yolo High Wheelers, the second West Coast team to be added to the minor league this offseason.
The Oakland Ballers unveiled the Yolo High Wheelers, the second West Coast team to be added to the minor league this offseason.
Woman hoisted off submerged Livermore car after 15 hours
A woman spent 15 hours on top of a submerged vehicle in Livermore before being rescued.
A woman spent 15 hours on top of a submerged vehicle in Livermore before being rescued.
Woman whose lost dog was later found dead, pens moving message to ‘beloved fellow Oaklanders’ for their help
An Oakland woman, whose lost dog was later found dead on the side of the road, penned a moving letter of gratitude to strangers in her community who offered their support and help as she frantically searched for her beloved pet.
An Oakland woman, whose lost dog was later found dead on the side of the road, penned a moving letter of gratitude to strangers in her community who offered their support and help as she frantically searched for her beloved pet.
After In-N-Out announces closure, Oakland mayor says more needs to be done to combat crime
Days after Oakland's only In-N-Out fast food restaurant announced it was closing because of all the break-ins and crime in the area, Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged that despite putting more police officers along the Hegenberger Road corridor, more needs to be done.
Days after Oakland's only In-N-Out fast food restaurant announced it was closing because of all the break-ins and crime in the area, Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged that despite putting more police officers along the Hegenberger Road corridor, more needs to be done.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Stray bullet wounds juvenile at Oakland sideshow: police
A juvenile was recovering after being hit by a stray bullet at a sideshow in Oakland on Sunday, according to police.
A juvenile was recovering after being hit by a stray bullet at a sideshow in Oakland on Sunday, according to police.
Oakland's In-N-Out shuts doors due to crime
Oakland's only In-N-Out restaurant is closing due to crime, restaurant officials said.
Oakland's only In-N-Out restaurant is closing due to crime, restaurant officials said.
10-year anniversary of fatal shooting of BART police detective
Sunday marks 10 years Det. Sgt. Tommy Smith was killed in the line of duty in Dublin.
Sunday marks 10 years Det. Sgt. Tommy Smith was killed in the line of duty in Dublin.
Rare and valuable bonsai trees stolen from Oakland public garden
A volunteer carefully attends to a large bonsai tree in the garden near Lake Merritt in Oakland, where 8 bonsai trees were stolen.
A volunteer carefully attends to a large bonsai tree in the garden near Lake Merritt in Oakland, where 8 bonsai trees were stolen.