Oakland council approves mayor's raise

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved a raise for the mayor, making her the third-highest paid mayor in California.

Oakland councilmember proposes crime-fighting strategies

An Oakland councilmember is urging the city to consider multiple proposals to address a jump in crime.

Several Bay Area health departments issue new mask mandates, amid rising COVID cases

Health officials in several Bay Area counties have issued new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continued to rise and in preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Thieves use car to smash into Berkeley lululemon store

A popular activewear store was burglarized in Berkeley after thieves backed a vehicle into the store Tuesday morning. 

1 dead after crash on I-580 in Oakland

A person died following a vehicle accident on an Oakland highway Tuesday morning.

Video: Woman dragged down street in brutal Oakland robbery

Video shows a brazen robbery in Oakland where two men approach a woman from behind, grab her bags, and drag her down the street.

Rally on! Community event honors late Oakland tennis leader

Community members are invited to participate in the Rally On! event, which honors a late Oakland tennis leader and raises money for low-income kids to play the sport. 

Fired OPD chief claims new report vindicates his actions

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.

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.