Oakland A's announcer apologizes after seemingly using racial slur during broadcast
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After appearing to utter a racial slur during a live broadcast Friday night, Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper has apologized. Kuiper was in Kansas City calling a game between the Oakland A's and the Kansas City Royals when he seemingly said the n-word during a live broadcast during a pregame segment.

?I?m ecstatic that it?s being cleaned up." Neighbors react to official closure of Wood Street encampment
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After three weeks of transitioning Wood Street encampment residents and their pets to safe shelter programs, the City of Oakland said it completed the court-authorized closure of Wood Street Commons. The official closing came with mixed reaction as the site was closed and secured Friday afternoon.

Pedestrian seriously injured during Homeland Security chase in Oakland

A pedestrian was injured critically when a U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer was in pursuit of a car in Oakland Thursday evening, police said Friday.

Family of 16-year-old who said she was robbed and kidnapped wants justice

The family of a 16-year-old girl who said she was robbed at gunpoint and kidnapped in Oakland wants those responsible brought to justice.

Oakland teachers won't be in classrooms again during 2nd day of strike

Teachers will not be in the classroom in Oakland public schools again on Friday as their strike resumes over broken down negotiations.

Body of man reported missing in 2021 recently found in barrel

The body of man reported missing out of Oakland in 2021 was recently discovered inside a barrel outside the city limits, according to police.

'Our babies should have been in school today:' Oakland teachers on strike

Oakland teachers went on strike Thursday after seven days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association.

Oakland man charged with murder in shooting death of woman in car

An Oakland man "frustrated" at drivers racing down his street has been arrested after firing at a car and killing a 21-year-old woman, prosecutors alleged in a video statement on Tuesday.

74-year-old woman lucky to be alive after Oakland armed robbery, wants jade Buddha back

A 74-year-old woman said she was the victim of a brazen armed robbery that happened in broad daylight in Oakland. The item she cherished most is a jade Buddha, a good luck charm she's worn for decades since 1994.

Oakland mobile crisis unit touts success but only 6% of MACRO calls come from 911

After 11 months, Oakland's MACRO crews have much to be proud of. But just 6% of their service calls come from police dispatch. "Yes, we could be concerned," activist Cat Brooks said.

Oakland teachers decide to strike Thursday, schools will remain open

Oakland teachers are heading to the picket lines Thursday after six days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association. 

Oakland teachers' strike looms as parents prepare for possible cancelled classes

After nearly a week of intense contract negotiations, the Oakland teachers’ union and Oakland Unified School District have still not reached a contract agreement. But the district said a deal is within reach.

Oakland mayor 'outraged' after man assaulted at sideshow

Oakland's mayor said she was “outraged” after video surfaced of a man being assaulted over the weekend at an illegal sideshow.

Pleasanton man fatally stabbed at home identified

A man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex Monday, Pleasanton police said.