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.
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.
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.
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 Mayor hosts 'Town Talks' event, utilizes young people to get community input amid a spike in crime
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off her ‘Talking Transition’ program Saturday morning with a canvassing effort led by young people.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off her ‘Talking Transition’ program Saturday morning with a canvassing effort led by young people.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Montclair sees more burglaries after Oakland misses out on millions to stop retail crime
The City of Oakland failed to meet an application deadline for state funding to tackle rising retail theft. Four more businesses were burglarized in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Friday morning.
The City of Oakland failed to meet an application deadline for state funding to tackle rising retail theft. Four more businesses were burglarized in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Friday morning.
Berkeley sounding its first emergency sirens for testing this weekend
The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.
The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.
San Leandro police chief on leave during investigation into alleged policy violations
The San Leandro police chief has been placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation into allegations of department policy violations, city officials announced Friday.
The San Leandro police chief has been placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation into allegations of department policy violations, city officials announced Friday.
Oakland police investigate kidnapping
The Oakland Police Department confirmed that it is conducting a kidnapping investigation.
The Oakland Police Department confirmed that it is conducting a kidnapping investigation.
Oakland crews pull out person 'fully engulfed in flames' from car
Oakland police said they are investigating an attempted homicide after crews pulled a person "fully engulfed in flames" from a car.
Oakland police said they are investigating an attempted homicide after crews pulled a person "fully engulfed in flames" from a car.
San Francisco gets $17 million to fight retail theft, Oakland misses grant deadline
The City of San Francisco outlined on Thursday how it plans to use a $17 million grant from the state to combat retail theft. Meanwhile, the City of Oakland says it won’t be getting similar funding, because city officials missed the grant’s application deadline.
The City of San Francisco outlined on Thursday how it plans to use a $17 million grant from the state to combat retail theft. Meanwhile, the City of Oakland says it won’t be getting similar funding, because city officials missed the grant’s application deadline.
Man charged with breaking into Piedmont home killed by Santa Rita Jail cellmate: sheriff
A man who was charged with breaking into a Piedmont home and staying there for two days, where he ate about $1,000 of food and drink, has died at Santa Rita Jail, his family told KTVU.
A man who was charged with breaking into a Piedmont home and staying there for two days, where he ate about $1,000 of food and drink, has died at Santa Rita Jail, his family told KTVU.
Lawrence Livermore scientist engages students in STEM, using their phones
As efforts continue to try to get more students engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), one Bay Area scientist has created a program, designed to break down barriers.
As efforts continue to try to get more students engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), one Bay Area scientist has created a program, designed to break down barriers.
Oakland mayor hopes new grant program will revitalize city, reduce crime
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday unveiled a new city program that awards grants to groups highlighting what's positive about the city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday unveiled a new city program that awards grants to groups highlighting what's positive about the city.
Warriors super fan passes away; Oakland animal shelter looking for loving home for his 2 dogs
A Warriors super fan with a highly-recognizable Oakland home recently passed away. A local shelter has put out a call for his two dogs to be adopted.
A Warriors super fan with a highly-recognizable Oakland home recently passed away. A local shelter has put out a call for his two dogs to be adopted.
Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.
Man stabbed multiple times outside ATM lobby of Berkeley bank
Berkeley police on Thursday were called to investigate a violent scene in the ATM lobby of a bank downtown where a man was stabbed.
Berkeley police on Thursday were called to investigate a violent scene in the ATM lobby of a bank downtown where a man was stabbed.