NAACP, community leaders blast Oakland mayor over missed deadline for public safety grant

The NAACP Oakland chapter blamed Mayor Sheng Thao Monday, demanding an independent investigation and questioning what led to the failure to meet the deadline to receive millions from the state to combat organized retail theft.

Bay Area home prices see biggest annual gain in more than a year, while sales continued to fall: report

Despite a continued downturn in home sales in California, median home prices reached its highest level in more than a year, with the Bay Area recording the biggest annual gain in the state, according to new figures.

2nd Oakland woman shot while sleeping in own home

A woman was shot and wounded while sleeping in her East Oakland home, days after another woman was killed by a stray bullet as she slept in her home in the Laurel District. 

Steph Curry surprises Oakland Tech basketball players shopping for sneakers

Steph Curry shocked a few players from the Oakland Tech girls basketball team when he showed up as they shopped for sneakers a few weeks ago in Alameda.

Port of Oakland commissions economic impact study

Port of Oakland officials want to remind the community about the economic benefits the port brings to the region. 

Oakland's Le Cheval restaurant closing after 38 years

Oakland's Le Cheval at the corner of Clay and 10th streets will shut down at the end of this month after 38 years in business.

Oakland stray bullet kills mother of 2 while she slept

A mother of two children was hit by a stray bullet while she was sleeping Friday night in Oakland. The stray bullet hit her in the head and she was killed.

Concerns rise over Alameda County DA's boyfriend employed at office

New questions have risen about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's boyfriend being hired for a job in the DA's office.

Oakland Zoo's last female elephant moved to new herd in Tennessee

Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.

2 shot to death in separate incidents, Oakland police say

Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.

'Crime spree by pirates' at Oakland Estuary raises safety concerns

Boat owners said crime and lawlessness at the Oakland Estuary is escalating into a crisis, saying the situation has worsened during the last two months and they want the city to take action.

Oakland suspect holds child hostage during hour-long standoff with police, 2 others die in separate incidents

A particularly violent night resulted in the Oakland police responding to multiple scenes including one involving an armed man holding a young child hostage and two other events that left three people shot – two of whom died. 

D.A. Pam Price charges 3 juveniles in connection to shooting at Oakland's Skyline High

Three juveniles are facing charges in connection to last week's shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School, the Alameda County district attorney's office announced on Friday. 

Oakland Mayor to hold 'Town Talks' event on Saturday
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is holding a community event Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at McClymonds High School. Attendants will be asked to offer suggestions on how to combat crime, homelessness and other issues.

Child's dream of Rosh Hashanah event now draws more than 1,000 to Oakland

 A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.