OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
Oakland's Akintunde Ahmad is now a clothing designer, investing in his community and West Africa
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
San Francisco, Oakland police make arrests in early 2022 homicides
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
Oakland police make arrest in 2nd homicide of 2022
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.
Oakland's First Fridays canceled because of virus surge
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays have canceled the upcoming event scheduled for Jan. 7 due to the surge in coronavirus cases.
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays have canceled the upcoming event scheduled for Jan. 7 due to the surge in coronavirus cases.
San Leandro police shoot, injure suspects following burglary at cannabis dispensary
San Leandro police shot and injured two men following a burglary at SilverStreak, a cannabis dispensary.
San Leandro police shot and injured two men following a burglary at SilverStreak, a cannabis dispensary.
Survivor of 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse dies of stroke
It was Aoife Beary's 21st birthday that was being celebrated on the balcony when it collapsed.
It was Aoife Beary's 21st birthday that was being celebrated on the balcony when it collapsed.
'Put down your guns': Pastor pleads for peace following Oakland's 1st homicide of 2022
A pastor is pleading for peace after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed on New Year's in Oakland.
A pastor is pleading for peace after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed on New Year's in Oakland.
Returning holiday travelers face widespread flight delays, cancellations
Flight delays and cancellations on Sunday were reported across the county and here in the Bay Area. Airlines are blaming the issues on a combination of bad weather and staff shortages.
Flight delays and cancellations on Sunday were reported across the county and here in the Bay Area. Airlines are blaming the issues on a combination of bad weather and staff shortages.
Oakland marks 1st homicide of 2022 on New Year's
Oakland police began investigating the first homicide of 2022 on New Year's.
Oakland police began investigating the first homicide of 2022 on New Year's.
Community calls for accountability and unity at Oscar Grant vigil at Fruitvale BART Station
Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.
Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.
Oakland police ask public for help identifying cars seen casing cannabis dispensaries
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
Toll increases take effect on 7 Bay Area bridges
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
State schools superintendent distributes at-home COVID tests in Castro Valley
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
25 more shelter beds available this weekend at St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
Twenty-five more beds will be available over the weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center and Shelter in Oakland, thanks to help from city staff and the American Red Cross.
John Madden, former Oakland Raiders coaching great and NFL legend, dies at 85
John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.
John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.
23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
Missing 74-year-old woman found safe, Fremont police say
An at-risk 74-year-old woman who was missing since Thursday morning, has been found safe, according to Fremont Police Department.
An at-risk 74-year-old woman who was missing since Thursday morning, has been found safe, according to Fremont Police Department.
2 charged in killing of young woman near Lake Merritt
Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman during a robbery near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.
Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman during a robbery near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.
CHP to boost patrols this New Year's weekend
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force this New Year's weekend, looking for drunk and unsafe drivers.
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force this New Year's weekend, looking for drunk and unsafe drivers.