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.
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 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.
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 Housing Authority Police Department investigating an officer-involved shooting
Two Oakland Housing Authority police officers shot an adult male last night after the man initially fired on the officers, the agency alleges in a press release.
Two Oakland Housing Authority police officers shot an adult male last night after the man initially fired on the officers, the agency alleges in a press release.
Oakland Housing Authority Police Department investigating an officer-involved shooting
Two Oakland Housing Authority police officers shot an adult male last night after the man initially fired on the officers, the department alleges in a press release.
Two Oakland Housing Authority police officers shot an adult male last night after the man initially fired on the officers, the department alleges in a press release.
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.
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.
A man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex Monday, Pleasanton police said.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao unveils her first budget amid historic deficit
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.
Oakland teachers say they'll strike Thursday if no agreement reached by then
Oakland teacher's union announced Monday evening they plan to strike Thursday, May 4 if no agreement is reached by then with the Oakland Unified School District.
Oakland teacher's union announced Monday evening they plan to strike Thursday, May 4 if no agreement is reached by then with the Oakland Unified School District.
Man frustrated by Oakland sideshow gets attacked by crowd
A man frustrated by a sideshow in Oakland lunged at a car spinning donuts around him and was then attacked by the crowd in an incident that was captured on video.
A man frustrated by a sideshow in Oakland lunged at a car spinning donuts around him and was then attacked by the crowd in an incident that was captured on video.
Driver assaulted during Oakland sideshow, police say
Oakland police said they are investigating an assault of a driver during a sideshow on International Boulevard in 42nd Avenue Sunday.
Oakland police said they are investigating an assault of a driver during a sideshow on International Boulevard in 42nd Avenue Sunday.
Stolen French bulldog from Oakland smash-and-grab reunited with owner
A French bulldog stolen in a smash-and-grab back in April was safely recovered and reunited with her owner.
A French bulldog stolen in a smash-and-grab back in April was safely recovered and reunited with her owner.
Free electric bicycle test rides at bike shop this weekend
Folks interested in cutting their carbon emissions but needing some help negotiating Bay Area hills can try out electric bicycles for free at an Oakland bike shop Sunday.
Folks interested in cutting their carbon emissions but needing some help negotiating Bay Area hills can try out electric bicycles for free at an Oakland bike shop Sunday.
Police: Woman shot to death early Saturday in Oakland
A woman was shot to death in the 9500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
A woman was shot to death in the 9500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
A's fans stage protest calling for new ownership
A's fans staged a protest on Friday at the team's first home game in Oakland since the announcement that they are heading to Vegas.
A's fans staged a protest on Friday at the team's first home game in Oakland since the announcement that they are heading to Vegas.
Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
Police ID carjacking suspect who was armed with airsoft replica and fatally shot by officers
Newark police on Friday identified the carjacking suspect who was fatally shot by officers from their department as well as Fremont police officers earlier this month.
Newark police on Friday identified the carjacking suspect who was fatally shot by officers from their department as well as Fremont police officers earlier this month.
Mother of 22-year-old killed by wrong-way driver says son was her 'superhero'
Mother of 22-year-old man killed in wrong-way crash on South Bay freeway says her son was a "good person, and a good son."
Mother of 22-year-old man killed in wrong-way crash on South Bay freeway says her son was a "good person, and a good son."
Cal student falls from fraternity roof, sustains significant injuries: police
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
Oakland Dimond District shooting leaves 2 injured, 2 arrested
Oakland police said a shooting in the Upper Dimond District Thursday night left two people in the hospital. Two arrests were made in connection with the shooting.
Oakland police said a shooting in the Upper Dimond District Thursday night left two people in the hospital. Two arrests were made in connection with the shooting.