Oakland mayor wants to bar police commission from selecting chief
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao plans to pursue a change to the city's charter that would bar the police commission from participating in the next search for a police chief.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao plans to pursue a change to the city's charter that would bar the police commission from participating in the next search for a police chief.
Caught on camera: Oakland clothing shop burglarized on Easter Sunday
A local shop owner is picking up the pieces after they found their store burglarized on the morning of Easter Sunday in Oakland, according to the store owner's Instagram. "…He took two of the suitcases and filled them up with inventory too, and stole our stuff with our own suitcases," said the store owner.
A local shop owner is picking up the pieces after they found their store burglarized on the morning of Easter Sunday in Oakland, according to the store owner's Instagram. "…He took two of the suitcases and filled them up with inventory too, and stole our stuff with our own suitcases," said the store owner.
Oakland business owner sentenced for money laundering to cartels
The owner of Rincon Musical, a money-transmitting business in Oakland, has been sentenced after being convicted of money laundering drug proceeds through his business.
The owner of Rincon Musical, a money-transmitting business in Oakland, has been sentenced after being convicted of money laundering drug proceeds through his business.
Oakland airport considering name change to include 'San Francisco Bay'
Oakland is appearing to take a page out of Houston's, Chicago's, New York's, and Dallas' books- incorporating a second "San Francisco" airport with a possible name change.
Oakland is appearing to take a page out of Houston's, Chicago's, New York's, and Dallas' books- incorporating a second "San Francisco" airport with a possible name change.
Newsom announces 480 license plate reader cameras in Oakland and East Bay freeways
A total of 480 new license plate reader cameras will be installed in Oakland and on East Bay freeways, Gov.
A total of 480 new license plate reader cameras will be installed in Oakland and on East Bay freeways, Gov.
Video: Toyota driver shoots window on I-880 in Hayward during road rage incident
A man driving a Toyota sedan on I-880 north in Hayward was caught on video shooting the window of some sort of big rig during a road rage incident, the California Highway Patrol said.
A man driving a Toyota sedan on I-880 north in Hayward was caught on video shooting the window of some sort of big rig during a road rage incident, the California Highway Patrol said.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Bay Area Women's History: The pioneering poet Ina Coolbrith
On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.
On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.
Oakland resolution to help Black and brown students qualify for college
A recent study shows that half of Oakland's Black and brown high school seniors are not eligible to even apply for admission.
A recent study shows that half of Oakland's Black and brown high school seniors are not eligible to even apply for admission.
Oakland A's fan groups boycott team's opener
The Oakland's A's kicked off their season Thursday night with a cloud of uncertainty still hanging over their future in the Bay Area.
The Oakland's A's kicked off their season Thursday night with a cloud of uncertainty still hanging over their future in the Bay Area.
1 person killed in shooting, Oakland police investigating
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
AlCo man pleads guilty to selling counterfeit parts to U.S. Department of Defense
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling millions of dollars' worth of old and counterfeit mechanical parts to the U.S. Department of Defense, according to federal prosecutors.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling millions of dollars' worth of old and counterfeit mechanical parts to the U.S. Department of Defense, according to federal prosecutors.
Rally for elderly woman attacked at Oakland laundromat
Community leaders and well-wishers attended a rally Thursday to support a 65-year-old woman who was attacked while working at an Oakland laundromat.
Community leaders and well-wishers attended a rally Thursday to support a 65-year-old woman who was attacked while working at an Oakland laundromat.
U.S. Labor Secretary visits Livermore's 134-year-old bus manufacturer
On Wednesday, the nation's newest labor secretary visited one of the nation's oldest bus manufacturers in Livermore, looking at the future of clean transit.
On Wednesday, the nation's newest labor secretary visited one of the nation's oldest bus manufacturers in Livermore, looking at the future of clean transit.
Judge denies Price’s motion to dismiss enhancement charges against ex-deputy for double murder
A judge has denied the Alameda County district attorney's motion to dismiss special circumstance charges and enhancements against a former Alameda County Sheriff's deputy accused of double murder.
A judge has denied the Alameda County district attorney's motion to dismiss special circumstance charges and enhancements against a former Alameda County Sheriff's deputy accused of double murder.
Restaurant worker attacked by man with a hatchet, suspect arrested in Fremont
A man was arrested for allegedly attacking a restaurant worker with a hatchet in Fremont on last week, police say.
A man was arrested for allegedly attacking a restaurant worker with a hatchet in Fremont on last week, police say.
West Point cadet from Pleasanton dies in accidental drowning
Havin Morris, a 21-year-old West Point cadet from Pleasanton, drowned in Florida while on leave, the military academy announced.
Havin Morris, a 21-year-old West Point cadet from Pleasanton, drowned in Florida while on leave, the military academy announced.
Oakland welcomes new police chief
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
East Oakland students head to East Asia for cultural experience
East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.
East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.
Lululemon theft in Napa involved 3 juveniles, police say
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.