Oakland police seek help in locating an at-risk senior woman
Police in Oakland are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing at-risk senior woman, the department announced on Monday.
Police in Oakland are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing at-risk senior woman, the department announced on Monday.
Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Another violent weekend in Oakland, police chief says
Oakland was rocked by yet another violent weekend, which included homicides, shootings, and robberies, the city's police chief said Monday.
Oakland was rocked by yet another violent weekend, which included homicides, shootings, and robberies, the city's police chief said Monday.
Authorities bust recycling company that allegedly paid for stolen catalytic convertors
Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.
Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.
Lake Merritt gets tested for possible harmful algal bloom
Visitors to Lake Merritt were being warned to be careful when near the water, especially with pets and young children, as the water was being tested for possible toxic algae bloom.
Visitors to Lake Merritt were being warned to be careful when near the water, especially with pets and young children, as the water was being tested for possible toxic algae bloom.
Two dead in East Oakland shootings Sunday
Two men were killed Sunday in separate shootings in East Oakland, police said.
Two men were killed Sunday in separate shootings in East Oakland, police said.
Oakland electric bike library program seeks to bring 500 e-bikes to city's low-income communities
The city of Oakland has been awarded a $1 million grant to establish an electric bike "library" that would make some 500 e-bikes available to residents, particularly in low-income communities.
The city of Oakland has been awarded a $1 million grant to establish an electric bike "library" that would make some 500 e-bikes available to residents, particularly in low-income communities.
Cannabis business in Oakland burglarized, owner threatened with gun
The owner of Craft Cannabis in Oakland says he went over to the building and one of the suspects approached him with a gun, so he quickly left the area. The robbers took about $10,000 of product.
The owner of Craft Cannabis in Oakland says he went over to the building and one of the suspects approached him with a gun, so he quickly left the area. The robbers took about $10,000 of product.
Man shot in East Oakland dies at hospital
A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Sunday night, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, they said.
A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Sunday night, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, they said.
Oakland 'Jeopardy' winner Amy Schneider hosting literary trivia night
Oakland's Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival's first literary pub trivia night at The Ivy Room in Albany.
Oakland's Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival's first literary pub trivia night at The Ivy Room in Albany.
1st day of school in Oakland brings a sense of normalcy
The first bells of the new school year will ring in Oakland on Monday and students are heading back to campus with a sense of normalcy.
The first bells of the new school year will ring in Oakland on Monday and students are heading back to campus with a sense of normalcy.
1 person dead, 3 injured following two shootings in Oakland
The Oakland Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one person dead and three others injured.
The Oakland Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one person dead and three others injured.
13-year-old girl hit by bullet fragment in San Leandro shooting
A 13-year-old girl was hit by a bullet fragment after shots rang out in San Leandro Friday morning.
A 13-year-old girl was hit by a bullet fragment after shots rang out in San Leandro Friday morning.
Parents still occupying Oakland elementary school after confrontation with guards
A near three-month long occupation of a school in East Oakland saw violence on Thursday over an unsuccessful forced eviction.
A near three-month long occupation of a school in East Oakland saw violence on Thursday over an unsuccessful forced eviction.
People's Park construction stopped by appeals court for now
An appeals court on Friday issued a temporary injunction, preventing any demolition and construction at the historic People's Park in Berkeley, following days of protests over a controversial student housing project.
An appeals court on Friday issued a temporary injunction, preventing any demolition and construction at the historic People's Park in Berkeley, following days of protests over a controversial student housing project.
Police arrest South Hayward BART stabbing suspect
Police have arrested a 22-year-old San Francisco man on suspicion of stabbing someone at the South Hayward BART station earlier this week.
Police have arrested a 22-year-old San Francisco man on suspicion of stabbing someone at the South Hayward BART station earlier this week.
Oakland firefighters battle blaze at building near airport
Oakland firefighters on Friday morning battled a blaze at a commercial building near the airport, where flames were seen shooting from the roof.
Oakland firefighters on Friday morning battled a blaze at a commercial building near the airport, where flames were seen shooting from the roof.
Parker Elementary protesters cut locks to occupy Oakland school: district
Oakland Unified School District says a group of protesters will not leave Parker Elementary School – one of several schools that was shuttered because the district said it's not financially viable to keep open any longer.
Oakland Unified School District says a group of protesters will not leave Parker Elementary School – one of several schools that was shuttered because the district said it's not financially viable to keep open any longer.
Construction at People's Park paused following arrests
Seven people were arrested Wednesday after protesting UC Berkeley's construction at People's Park, according to UC Berkeley officials. Two police officers were injured during the tumult, authorities said.
Seven people were arrested Wednesday after protesting UC Berkeley's construction at People's Park, according to UC Berkeley officials. Two police officers were injured during the tumult, authorities said.
Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear.
Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear.