Great-grandma throws cane, chases off man robbing 82-year-old neighbor
An 82-year-old Oakland woman named Ann says her 76-year-old next-door neighbor is a hero for chasing off a man trying to rob her of her purse.
An 82-year-old Oakland woman named Ann says her 76-year-old next-door neighbor is a hero for chasing off a man trying to rob her of her purse.
Oakland basketball league gets young people off the streets with 'midnight' games and workshops
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
Oakland city council candidate says someone's ripping down their posters
An Oakland City Council candidate says someone has been ripping down campaign signs and banners. One of the incidents was caught on camera.
An Oakland City Council candidate says someone has been ripping down campaign signs and banners. One of the incidents was caught on camera.
Police investigating fatal shooting in East Oakland
Oakland police are at the scene of a fatal shooting Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at 96th Avenue and International Boulevard at around 1:30 p.m., police say.
Oakland police are at the scene of a fatal shooting Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at 96th Avenue and International Boulevard at around 1:30 p.m., police say.
Fire ignites at warehouse in East Oakland
Firefighters are working to put out a warehouse fire Monday afternoon in East Oakland, fire officials said.
Firefighters are working to put out a warehouse fire Monday afternoon in East Oakland, fire officials said.
Suspect shot dead by Hayward police following chase
Hayward police shot and killed a suspect following a chase that ended in Castro Valley on Monday.
Hayward police shot and killed a suspect following a chase that ended in Castro Valley on Monday.
Alta Bates hospital nurses start 5-day strike in Oakland and Berkeley
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Taste of Denmark bakery closing in Oakland after 93 years
One of Oakland's oldest businesses, A Taste of Denmark bakery, announced that it's closing. The 93-year-old bakery on Telegraph Avenue told KTVU they are going out of business soon, and hope customers will come say goodbye.
One of Oakland's oldest businesses, A Taste of Denmark bakery, announced that it's closing. The 93-year-old bakery on Telegraph Avenue told KTVU they are going out of business soon, and hope customers will come say goodbye.
Taste of Denmark bakery closing in Oakland after 93 years
One of Oakland's oldest businesses, A Taste of Denmark bakery, announced that it's closing Sunday.
One of Oakland's oldest businesses, A Taste of Denmark bakery, announced that it's closing Sunday.
Car slams through garage, lands in kitchen: Oakland Firefighters
A car slammed through a garage and ended up dangling in the middle of an Oakland home, officials said Friday. The driver was removed from the car without injury, and the occupants of the home were also uninjured, firefighters said.
A car slammed through a garage and ended up dangling in the middle of an Oakland home, officials said Friday. The driver was removed from the car without injury, and the occupants of the home were also uninjured, firefighters said.
Oakland residents rally against plans for new Home Depot
Rallying and waving signs, a group of Oakland residents from different neighborhood organizations gathered in The Ridge shopping center next to a vacant lot where developers want to build a Home Depot.
Rallying and waving signs, a group of Oakland residents from different neighborhood organizations gathered in The Ridge shopping center next to a vacant lot where developers want to build a Home Depot.
Oakland puts new focus on Black Panther Party history with two weekend events
The Black Panther Party's logo is now painted across a building at 1427 Broadway, the home of the Dr. Huey Newton Foundation's new Center for Research and Action.
The Black Panther Party's logo is now painted across a building at 1427 Broadway, the home of the Dr. Huey Newton Foundation's new Center for Research and Action.
Halloween decorations torched in Piedmont, police searching for arsonist
Piedmont police are searching for a suspected arsonist after three fires broke out early Thursday morning.
Piedmont police are searching for a suspected arsonist after three fires broke out early Thursday morning.
Oakland police need public's assistance in search for missing 72-year-old man with dementia
Police in Oakland need the public's assistance in locating a missing man considered at risk due to his age and early dementia diagnosis.
Police in Oakland need the public's assistance in locating a missing man considered at risk due to his age and early dementia diagnosis.
Gas stoves in California leak cancer-causing chemicals, study finds
A new study found that gas stoves in California houses are leaking the cancer-causing chemical, benzene; moderate levels were found in Bay Area homes.
A new study found that gas stoves in California houses are leaking the cancer-causing chemical, benzene; moderate levels were found in Bay Area homes.
Oakland's Flavor Brigade burglarized again after weeks of reconstruction
Flavor Brigade in Oakland was struck again by thieves, according to the owner. The ice cream shop had just reopened after rebuilding from another brazen robbery.
Flavor Brigade in Oakland was struck again by thieves, according to the owner. The ice cream shop had just reopened after rebuilding from another brazen robbery.
Berkeley Mayor, Jesse Arreguin, Discusses Ballot Measure "L" Ahead of November Vote.
Berkeley Mayor, Jesse Arreguin, discusses ballot measure "L" and what it could mean for the city.
Berkeley Mayor, Jesse Arreguin, discusses ballot measure "L" and what it could mean for the city.
Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.
Domestic Violence Awareness vigil held at Fremont City Hall
Wednesday’s call of action was a part of a nationwide campaign called #Every1KnowsSome1.
Wednesday’s call of action was a part of a nationwide campaign called #Every1KnowsSome1.
UC Berkeley hires private security to patrol area around dorms at night
University of California Berkeley has hired a private security vendor to staff guards outside three of the campus dorm complexes.
University of California Berkeley has hired a private security vendor to staff guards outside three of the campus dorm complexes.