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.

Oakland mayor asks governor for freeway cameras, license plate readers to deter crime

Cars driven recklessly at illegal sideshows. Roving caravans of robbers invading pharmacies, stores and marijuana dispensaries. Young victims killed in freeway shootings, like 2-year-old Jasper Wu and two teenage girls on a party bus.

City leaders hope more Oakland landlords will take federal housing vouchers

Landlords can receive a signing bonus up to $1,000 for each new unit leased to a voucher holder, from either a new or existing property owners, as well as a 'Speed Leasing Bonus' of $100 if they lease a unit by Dec. 31 through the Oakland Housing Authority.

114 year-old Berkeley woman, 110 year-old Oakland man make up the 'oldest living' in the state

It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.

Police investigate 'suspicious death' at Tesla factory in Fremont

Homicide investigators were called to the Tesla factory in Fremont Monday after a person was found dead in the parking lot.

Oakland sees 131 homicides, highest in last decade

A man found dead Monday morning in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is the city's 131st homicide victim this year, marking the highest number of violent deaths in Oakland in a decade, police said.

Activists plan demonstration over horse deaths at Golden Gate Fields

The Berkeley-based animal rights network Direct Action Everywhere plans to hold a demonstration at noon Sunday in protest of horse deaths at Golden Gate Fields.

Oakland police investigating shooting near MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning in the area of Fisher Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.

Fremont police investigating stabbing
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One suspect is in custody, Fremont police say, following the stabbing overnight.

Oakland shooting under investigation
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland police department.

Dead body found in Fremont under suspicious circumstances

Fremont police say a dead body was found on Decoto Road in Fremont on Friday. Investigation remains active.

Autopsy finds Mario Gonzalez died from meth, police restraint in Alameda struggle

The long-awaited autopsy for 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez was released on Friday, eight months after he died after Alameda police officers sat on his back.