Independent monitor says Oakland Police Department's 'cultural deficiencies' lingering in latest report
The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself."
The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself."
A's proposed ballpark, City of Oakland get a legal victory
The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland on Thursday, won a major legal challenge over their proposed ballpark site at Howard Terminal.
The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland on Thursday, won a major legal challenge over their proposed ballpark site at Howard Terminal.
Man shot in Oakland's Adams Point, then crashes on freeway and dies
A man in his late 50s was found dead from gunshot wounds after he crashed his minivan on Interstate 580 in Oakland, minutes after he was shot on city streets, authorities said.
A man in his late 50s was found dead from gunshot wounds after he crashed his minivan on Interstate 580 in Oakland, minutes after he was shot on city streets, authorities said.
Alameda County fights $8M verdict to family searched near Castro Valley Starbucks
A pair of Alameda County sheriff's deputies are fighting an $8.25 million verdict awarded to a mother and her daughters whom a federal jury found were the targets of an unconstitutional search outside a Castro Valley Starbucks.
A pair of Alameda County sheriff's deputies are fighting an $8.25 million verdict awarded to a mother and her daughters whom a federal jury found were the targets of an unconstitutional search outside a Castro Valley Starbucks.
Flooded out Oakland tenants left in housing limbo for months
Repairs at Coliseum Connections Apartments in East Oakland are expected to take another two months after backed-up drains and flooding following a New Year's Eve storm caused 300 people to be displaced from their homes.
Repairs at Coliseum Connections Apartments in East Oakland are expected to take another two months after backed-up drains and flooding following a New Year's Eve storm caused 300 people to be displaced from their homes.
4 arrested in 18 armed robberies, Oakland police say
Four men who allegedly carried out a string of 18 armed robberies in the East Bay have been arrested, Oakland police announced Wednesday.
Four men who allegedly carried out a string of 18 armed robberies in the East Bay have been arrested, Oakland police announced Wednesday.
Hayward apartment tenants relocated after roof repair during storm leads to flooding
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex, upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units, are now being relocated to a hotel.
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex, upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units, are now being relocated to a hotel.
Woman's body wrapped in plastic, rolled in carpet, dumped in Oakland: mother
A 33-year-old woman's body was wrapped in plastic, rolled up in a carpet and dumped in Oakland, the victim's mother told KTVU.
A 33-year-old woman's body was wrapped in plastic, rolled up in a carpet and dumped in Oakland, the victim's mother told KTVU.
Hayward apartment roof repair during storm leads to flooding
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex are upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units.
Residents of a Hayward apartment complex are upset after a roof repair during recent storms led to flooding and damage in their units.
East Bay MUD says reservoirs are 88% full, will ease drought restrictions
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
Pleasanton police trying to reunite wayward pig with its family
Pleasanton police posted photos of a pig that weighs more than 200 pounds to their social media on Tuesday and are looking for the owner.
Pleasanton police posted photos of a pig that weighs more than 200 pounds to their social media on Tuesday and are looking for the owner.
2 landmark trees destroyed in Berkeley
Severe weather destroyed two landmark trees in Berkeley's UC Botanical Garden.
Severe weather destroyed two landmark trees in Berkeley's UC Botanical Garden.
Woman driving wrong way on Bay Bridge with children arrested after CHP chase
A woman who was allegedly driving the wrong way on the Bay Bridge with two young children was arrested after a pursuit by the California Highway Patrol.
A woman who was allegedly driving the wrong way on the Bay Bridge with two young children was arrested after a pursuit by the California Highway Patrol.
Oakland city officials commit to meeting with police union over data breach
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Oakland Zoo struggles with setbacks, African elephant euthanized
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
Oakland Zoo elephant, Lisa, dies
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
Richmond man fatally shot in Oakland
A Richmond man was shot and killed in Oakland overnight.
A Richmond man was shot and killed in Oakland overnight.
Oakland Zoo's pied crow recovered with help of resident: video
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
A quirky calendar of upcoming film & arts events
Off the beaten path, out of the ordinary, quirky, and weird can sometimes describe the Bay Area arts scene, but that's all meant in an endearing way. Here are some suggestions for you to get out and immerse yourself in the local arts and entertainment scene.
Off the beaten path, out of the ordinary, quirky, and weird can sometimes describe the Bay Area arts scene, but that's all meant in an endearing way. Here are some suggestions for you to get out and immerse yourself in the local arts and entertainment scene.
Popular Oakland BBQ restaurant burglarized twice in two days
A popular Oakland barbecue restaurant was hit twice in two days in the middle of the night, and the owners believe the same crew is responsible.
A popular Oakland barbecue restaurant was hit twice in two days in the middle of the night, and the owners believe the same crew is responsible.