Oakland schools don't have enough students and closures are necessary, district says
OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.
OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.
Gunfire near Oakland's Eastmont Mall to blame for cable outages
Comcast said there was gunfire at about 5 a.m. near the Eastmont Mall and the bullets damaged its equipment.
Comcast said there was gunfire at about 5 a.m. near the Eastmont Mall and the bullets damaged its equipment.
French bulldogs reunited with Oakland owner after money exchange
French bulldogs Jimmy and Jamon are back in the arms of their owner after being stolen.
French bulldogs Jimmy and Jamon are back in the arms of their owner after being stolen.
Oakland school board to review consolidation plan, as parents demand input
Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.
Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.
Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Oakland Unified won't require students to get vaccinated this year
Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.
Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.
Small California school district lifts outdoor mask mandate for P.E.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
Federal judge reduces sentence for Oakland terrorism defendant: report
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer re-sentenced Amer Al-Haggagi to slightly more than six years, down from the more than 16-year prison term he handed down in 2019.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer re-sentenced Amer Al-Haggagi to slightly more than six years, down from the more than 16-year prison term he handed down in 2019.
Oakland Tech Company Works to Bridge the Digital Divide Through Virtual Reality
Former teacher turned tech entrepreneur, Kai Fraizer, creates virtual field trips for children through the use of virtual reality.
Former teacher turned tech entrepreneur, Kai Fraizer, creates virtual field trips for children through the use of virtual reality.
Community outrage over potential Oakland school closure list
The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.
The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.
Hayward power plant explosion blamed on equipment design flaws
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
Calpine said the root cause of the explosion at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward last May was design issues and equipment failures, and not deferred maintenance or operator error.
21-year-old man arrested, charged with murder of 19-year-old Berkeley mother
A 21-year-old man was arrested this week and is now charged in the murder of a 19-year-old Berkeley mother, police announced Wednesday.
A 21-year-old man was arrested this week and is now charged in the murder of a 19-year-old Berkeley mother, police announced Wednesday.
OUSD considers closing up to 13 schools permanently, school board member says
The Oakland Unified School District is considering as many as 13 schools to close permanently at the end of this school year, although the list, and decision to close any schools, is still tentative, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
The Oakland Unified School District is considering as many as 13 schools to close permanently at the end of this school year, although the list, and decision to close any schools, is still tentative, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
Oakland mother says 19-year-old daughter was target of apparent pimps
An Oakland mother says her 19-year-old daughter was the target of apparent pimps who tried to kidnap her.
An Oakland mother says her 19-year-old daughter was the target of apparent pimps who tried to kidnap her.
French bulldog reunites with Castro Valley owners after armed robbery
The latest stolen French bulldog to reunite with its rightful owner was announced Tuesday by Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
The latest stolen French bulldog to reunite with its rightful owner was announced Tuesday by Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
State agency no longer investigating death at Tesla plant in Fremont
The state agency vested with the power of overseeing workplace safety is no longer investigating a death at the Tesla plant in Fremont, Cal-OSHA told KTVU.
The state agency vested with the power of overseeing workplace safety is no longer investigating a death at the Tesla plant in Fremont, Cal-OSHA told KTVU.
Port of Oakland again at odds with neighbors
A proposed open air rock and gravel year near the Bay Bridge ports has raised concerns around pollution.
A proposed open air rock and gravel year near the Bay Bridge ports has raised concerns around pollution.
Missing Stanford nurse's body found along Bay in Fremont, authorities say
A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27.
A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27.
OUSD, teachers' union reach deal on COVID safety plan to avoid strike
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.
Thieves use Caterpillar machine to rip out ATM at Oakland Wells Fargo
An automated teller machine was ripped from the side of a Wells Fargo bank in Oakland over the weekend, and it appeared the thieves used some heavy machinery to carry out the crime.
An automated teller machine was ripped from the side of a Wells Fargo bank in Oakland over the weekend, and it appeared the thieves used some heavy machinery to carry out the crime.