New Oakland police officers graduate at challenging time for department
The ranks of the Oakland Police Department grew by 18 on Friday.
The ranks of the Oakland Police Department grew by 18 on Friday.
Some parents cross Oakland teachers' picket lines as strike continues
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
Black mothers bailed out of jail before Mother's Day
The Essie Justice Group is raising money to bail Black women out of jail in time for Mother's Day so they can be with their children and families.
The Essie Justice Group is raising money to bail Black women out of jail in time for Mother's Day so they can be with their children and families.
'We are frustrated with OEA': Some Oakland parents call for teachers' strike to end
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
Man in custody, woman being evaluated after Fremont apartment complex standoff
A man is custody and a woman is being evaluated after an hours-long standoff at a Fremont apartment complex. The situation ended peacefully.
A man is custody and a woman is being evaluated after an hours-long standoff at a Fremont apartment complex. The situation ended peacefully.
Oakland police make arrest in 2022 murder
An arrest has been made in the 5-month-old fatal shooting in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday.
An arrest has been made in the 5-month-old fatal shooting in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday.
NAACP urges Oakland teachers to end strike for children’s sake
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
Friend of slain baker Jen Angel brutally attacked in Berkeley robbery
A friend of Jen Angel, the baker who was killed during a violent robbery in Oakland a few months ago, was brutally attacked in a robbery Sunday. Friends say the victim was on her way to a memorial for Angel when she was beaten up by two teenage girls.
A friend of Jen Angel, the baker who was killed during a violent robbery in Oakland a few months ago, was brutally attacked in a robbery Sunday. Friends say the victim was on her way to a memorial for Angel when she was beaten up by two teenage girls.
Tensions rise, Oakland teachers move picket line to district office under construction
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Sheriff ID's 26-year-old Livermore man who died after drinking 'profuse amount' of water
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday identified the 26-year-old man who died earlier this month at Santa Rita Jail after drinking a "profuse amount" of water as Eric Magana.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday identified the 26-year-old man who died earlier this month at Santa Rita Jail after drinking a "profuse amount" of water as Eric Magana.
Oakland mayor names choice for city administrator
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland parents open 'solidarity schools' as teachers' strike continues
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Phony call about shooting distracts Oakland police
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
Little-known law allows Alameda landlord to charge tenants for construction, tenants are furious
Renters at one of the City of Alameda’s largest apartment complexes are in an uproar over a potential rent increase due to a little known law that allows landlords to pass the costs of improvements onto their tenants.
Renters at one of the City of Alameda’s largest apartment complexes are in an uproar over a potential rent increase due to a little known law that allows landlords to pass the costs of improvements onto their tenants.
Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Oakland sideshow ordinance clears public safety committee
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
Former IRS officer who also worked in tax enforcement for Oakland charged in $3M PPP loan scheme
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.