Fremont man arrested on suspicion of running down neighbor, punching woman

A 45-year-old Fremont man suspected of deliberately running down a neighbor with his car earlier this month, and punching a woman last August at a local park, was taken into custody in Tuolomne County, police said.

Oakland police safely locate missing at-risk teen girl

Kyla Peterson, the 15-year-old girl who ran away from home Thursday, has been safely located, police said Saturday morning.

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland in Oakland returns

For the next two weeks, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland will stay open until 7 p.m. for its Fairy Winterland holiday event.

Search underway for missing Oakland teenager Kyla Peterson
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15-year-old Kyla Peterson was last seen Thursday night on Coolidge Avenue. She is describe as a black female, 5'2", weighing around 100 pounds.

Wrongful death federal suit filed on behalf of Mario Gonzalez's 5-year-old son

The suit claims that Mario Gonzalez was the victim of excessive force and that his arrest, and therefore, death, was unconstitutional. In their suit they argued that there was no reason to arrest the 26-year-old in the first place, let alone pile on top of him to put him in handcuffs.

Environmental impact report outlines some problems with Oakland A's stadium plan

The final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Oakland A's ballpark at Howard Terminal was released by Oakland city officials Friday morning.

Oakland to consider vaccine ordinance as omicron spreads

Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Oakland Coliseum developer aims to bring 30,000 living wage jobs to East Oakland

Oakland city leaders announced their vision Thursday for the Oakland Coliseum site where they see 30,000 more residents employed as the site is redeveloped.

Oakland Coliseum developer aims to bring 30,000 living wage jobs to East Oakland
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Oakland city leaders announced their vision Thursday for the Oakland Coliseum site where they see 30,000 more residents employed as the site is redeveloped.

City of Berkeley plans expansion of neighborhood surveillance cameras

The City of Berkeley is planning to install security cameras in several neighborhoods. These enhancements come after the city redirected millions of dollars away from the police department.

Oakland teachers union accuses Alameda county superintendent of trying hostile takeover of school district

The Oakland teacher's union, elected officials, and parents gathered Thursday in front of school district headquarters and accused the Alameda County superintendent of schools of trying to eventually run the Oakland Unified School District.

23-year-old becomes Oakland's 132nd homicide victim

Community members said Richard Rogers, 23, was a 2016 Bishop O'Dowd High School graduate, where he was a football player.

Some Oakland restaurants are adding a dining surcharge to feed the homeless

People who dine at some of Oakland's most popular restaurants are about to see an additional 1% fee on their bills. That money will go towards meals for those living on the street.

Oakland International High School on lockdown

An Oakland high school in the Temescal neighborhood was on lockdown Wednesday morning and there was police activity near 45th and Webster streets.