Mayor says Oakland 911 is improving with more dispatchers and shorter wait times
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
Ilene Misheloff, Dublin teen who vanished walking home from school, remembered 35 later
35 YEARS: The disappearance of Ilene Misheloff has remained one of the Bay Area’s biggest unsolved cases. She was being rememebered on Tuesday, 35 years after the 13-year-old vanished while walking home from school.
35 YEARS: The disappearance of Ilene Misheloff has remained one of the Bay Area’s biggest unsolved cases. She was being rememebered on Tuesday, 35 years after the 13-year-old vanished while walking home from school.
Dublin Unified teachers picket over pay
Teachers in Dublin picketed outside some schools on Tuesday morning to let families know about a stall in their contract negotiations with the district.
Teachers in Dublin picketed outside some schools on Tuesday morning to let families know about a stall in their contract negotiations with the district.
3rd Kevin Nishita murder suspect extradited to Oakland
The third suspect arrested in connection with the murder of news crew security guard Kevin Nishita is being extradited to Oakland on Tuesday, police said at a news conference.
The third suspect arrested in connection with the murder of news crew security guard Kevin Nishita is being extradited to Oakland on Tuesday, police said at a news conference.
AG tells OUSD to comply with law ahead of any school closures
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday issued a letter to the Oakland Unified School District, reminding them to comply with the law if they plan any closures, mergers, or consolidations for the 2025-2026 school year.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday issued a letter to the Oakland Unified School District, reminding them to comply with the law if they plan any closures, mergers, or consolidations for the 2025-2026 school year.
Justice Sotomayor inspires UC Berkeley Law students to 'fight the good fight'
Students at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law got a special visit from Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor, where she gave words of wisdom and inspired the next generation of attorneys.
Students at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law got a special visit from Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor, where she gave words of wisdom and inspired the next generation of attorneys.
Oakland breaks ground on safety measures along 14th Street
Oakland officials broke ground near City Hall on Monday to break the cycle of traffic deaths along busy 14th Street.
Oakland officials broke ground near City Hall on Monday to break the cycle of traffic deaths along busy 14th Street.
Sideshow causes commotion in Oakland residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard
An impromptu sideshow created a lot of black, circular marks on the street and drew out dozens of residents, as well as Oakland police in a residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard.
An impromptu sideshow created a lot of black, circular marks on the street and drew out dozens of residents, as well as Oakland police in a residential neighborhood on Park Boulevard.
Body found floating in water: Oakland police
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Oakland criminal justice advocate and ACLU lawyer caught in gun crossfire
A self-described criminal justice advocate, ACLU attorney and one-time Oakland mayoral candidate said she and her family were caught in gun crossfire where bullets penetrated the walls of her home but luckily did not injure anyone.
A self-described criminal justice advocate, ACLU attorney and one-time Oakland mayoral candidate said she and her family were caught in gun crossfire where bullets penetrated the walls of her home but luckily did not injure anyone.
Oakland's Chinatown ushers in Lunar New Year with festivities
Oakland's Lunar New Year bazaar began Saturday with vendors lining the streets of Chinatown for the weekend-long celebration.
Oakland's Lunar New Year bazaar began Saturday with vendors lining the streets of Chinatown for the weekend-long celebration.
Oakland police sergeant in custody on domestic violence charge
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
'It's genocide': Protesters in Oakland rail against Biden administration, call for ceasefire
As the United Nations high court stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters rallied once more in Oakland on Friday, demanding action and holding firm to concerns over allegations of genocide; accusing President Biden of being complicit.
As the United Nations high court stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters rallied once more in Oakland on Friday, demanding action and holding firm to concerns over allegations of genocide; accusing President Biden of being complicit.
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.