West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing
West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing.
West Oakland's only full-scale grocery store is closing.
State bill aims to give OUSD $10M without required obligation to close schools
Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.
Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.
Alameda County coroner working through backlog of autopsies
At the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau, tucked in a eucalyptus grove in the Oakland hills, there's now a backlog of autopsies.
At the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau, tucked in a eucalyptus grove in the Oakland hills, there's now a backlog of autopsies.
600 families in Oakland now receive $500 a month in guaranteed income
Access to a total of $9,000 — which Oakland families can use however they’d like — is life-changing and a bridge away from debt-inducing cycles.
Access to a total of $9,000 — which Oakland families can use however they’d like — is life-changing and a bridge away from debt-inducing cycles.
USS Hornet exhibit honors Black American achievements in military and space
The USS Hornet is honoring Black History month with a special display that highlights the achievements of African-Americans in the military and space.
The USS Hornet is honoring Black History month with a special display that highlights the achievements of African-Americans in the military and space.
Oakland reaches 78 degrees in February: Experts worry about fire danger, water supply
Record high temperatures in parts of the Bay Area made mid-February feel like mid-summer, as people sported short sleeves and shorts instead of raincoats and boots.
Record high temperatures in parts of the Bay Area made mid-February feel like mid-summer, as people sported short sleeves and shorts instead of raincoats and boots.
City, state, labor leaders reject OUSD plan for school consolidation
City, state, and labor leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon at Oakland City Hall to speak out against the decision by the Oakland school board to close, merge or reduce grades for 11 schools, a decision rejected by many in the community.
City, state, and labor leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon at Oakland City Hall to speak out against the decision by the Oakland school board to close, merge or reduce grades for 11 schools, a decision rejected by many in the community.
Tesla calls racial discrimination lawsuit by State of California 'misguided'
Tesla says the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) lawsuit against the automaker, filed Wednesday, for "systematic racial discrimination and harassment" among production workers at the Fremont Factory, is "misguided."
Tesla says the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) lawsuit against the automaker, filed Wednesday, for "systematic racial discrimination and harassment" among production workers at the Fremont Factory, is "misguided."
Data breach at Ohlone College compromises students', staff personal information
The Ohlone Community College District is confirming that many of its staff and students are getting assistance in case identity thieves and other criminals try to take advantage of them following a data breach.
The Ohlone Community College District is confirming that many of its staff and students are getting assistance in case identity thieves and other criminals try to take advantage of them following a data breach.
When can California school children take off their masks?
With most of the Bay Area announcing that vaccinated people can take off their masks indoors at work and at the gym next week, the next pressing question is: What about schools?
With most of the Bay Area announcing that vaccinated people can take off their masks indoors at work and at the gym next week, the next pressing question is: What about schools?
Who is putting up the 'love letter' red mailboxes in Alameda?
In Alameda, you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to get a love letter.
In Alameda, you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to get a love letter.
Oakland educator released from hospital after hunger strike
Moses Omolade, an administrator at Westlake Middle School, has not eaten since last Monday. He, along with Maurice Andre Sanchez, a choir teacher, went on a hunger strike to protest the Oakland school closures.
Moses Omolade, an administrator at Westlake Middle School, has not eaten since last Monday. He, along with Maurice Andre Sanchez, a choir teacher, went on a hunger strike to protest the Oakland school closures.
Oakland school board votes to close or merge nearly a dozen schools
The Oakland Unified District school board early Wednesday morning voted to close or merge nearly a dozen schools over the next two years, despite community objections and even a hunger strike by two teachers not to do so.
The Oakland Unified District school board early Wednesday morning voted to close or merge nearly a dozen schools over the next two years, despite community objections and even a hunger strike by two teachers not to do so.
Berkeley burglary victim upset with police response
A Berkeley business owner is upset after his shop was broken into. He's also angry over the slow police response.
A Berkeley business owner is upset after his shop was broken into. He's also angry over the slow police response.
Starving for a cause: Oakland educators on day 8 of hunger strike to oppose school closures
A school administrator and a teacher haven't eaten since last Monday night, when the Oakland Unified School District presented a plan to close or consolidate 16 schools, beginning in June.
A school administrator and a teacher haven't eaten since last Monday night, when the Oakland Unified School District presented a plan to close or consolidate 16 schools, beginning in June.
Oakland freeway shooting: Suspect charged with murder of Gene Ransom
Alameda County prosecutors have charged Juan Angel Garcia with murdering former Cal basketball star Gene Ransom by shooting into his car on a freeway in Oakland last week.
Alameda County prosecutors have charged Juan Angel Garcia with murdering former Cal basketball star Gene Ransom by shooting into his car on a freeway in Oakland last week.
Trio charged with ex-OPD captain at gunpoint plead not guilty
Marlon and Kemandre King and Joshua Hayles pleaded not guilty to robbing and shooting ex-Oakland Police Capt. Ersie Joyner.
Marlon and Kemandre King and Joshua Hayles pleaded not guilty to robbing and shooting ex-Oakland Police Capt. Ersie Joyner.
Ex-Air Force sergeant to plead guilty in killing of federal security officer in Oakland
Court records show Steven Carrillo, 33, will plead guilty in the killing of David Patrick Underwood, who was shot on May 29, 2020, while he stood in a guard shack in front of a federal building in Oakland.
Court records show Steven Carrillo, 33, will plead guilty in the killing of David Patrick Underwood, who was shot on May 29, 2020, while he stood in a guard shack in front of a federal building in Oakland.
Oakland police tow 13 cars after weekend sideshow
Police said they had 13 vehicles towed in Oakland in weekend sideshow activity.
Police said they had 13 vehicles towed in Oakland in weekend sideshow activity.
OUSD to vote on closing campuses despite community objections
After a week of protests, the Oakland Unified School District board is poised to vote Tuesday evening on whether to close school campuses.
After a week of protests, the Oakland Unified School District board is poised to vote Tuesday evening on whether to close school campuses.