Oakland's vibe is alive: Triumphant return for First Fridays
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
Man killed, wife hurt in Oakland home invasion, police say
One person was killed and another was wounded in an apparent home invasion in East Oakland on Friday night.
One person was killed and another was wounded in an apparent home invasion in East Oakland on Friday night.
East Bay high school football showdown canceled because of COVID
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
First Fridays in Oakland return, 1st time since pandemic
For the first time in 18 months, Oakland's popular First Fridays street festival is back.
For the first time in 18 months, Oakland's popular First Fridays street festival is back.
Man sues Hayward police after he was put in headlock, kicked in stomach
Keith Swain has filed a lawsuit against Hayward, saying officers used excessive force by putting him a headlock and kicking him in the stomach.
Keith Swain has filed a lawsuit against Hayward, saying officers used excessive force by putting him a headlock and kicking him in the stomach.
Security cameras installed throughout Oakland Chinatown to deter crime
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is hoping new security cameras will help deter crime.
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is hoping new security cameras will help deter crime.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.
Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor is 1st to enter mayor's race
Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor is hoping to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf in the 2022 election.
Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor is hoping to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf in the 2022 election.
University of California set to approve controversial housing at People's Park
UC Berkeley is expected to approve $300 million for a student housing development in People's Park that critics say would destroy an important piece of history.
UC Berkeley is expected to approve $300 million for a student housing development in People's Park that critics say would destroy an important piece of history.
Adult male killed in shooting, Oakland's 104th homicide this year
Police are investigating Oakland's 104th homicide of 2021 after a man was shot and killed Wednesday evening.
Police are investigating Oakland's 104th homicide of 2021 after a man was shot and killed Wednesday evening.
Warden at Dublin federal correctional institution charged with inmate sexual abuse
In addition to the alleged sexual assaults, according to the complaint, the warden asked the inmate to strip naked and kept photos of genitalia on his work-issued cellphone.
In addition to the alleged sexual assaults, according to the complaint, the warden asked the inmate to strip naked and kept photos of genitalia on his work-issued cellphone.
Driver of double-decker bus extracted from vehicle after crashing in Fremont, hospitalized
The solo driver of a double-decker bus had to be extracted from their vehicle after crashing into several trees in Fremont Wednesday morning, officials said.
The solo driver of a double-decker bus had to be extracted from their vehicle after crashing into several trees in Fremont Wednesday morning, officials said.
'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Missing: 53-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s out of Oakland
Kimberly Cooper, 53, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of San Pablo Avenue.
Kimberly Cooper, 53, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of San Pablo Avenue.
1st of its kind: Oakland expands housing program for teachers of color
40% of teachers said they plan to leave the Bay Area within the next five years due to the cost of living. But Oakland launched a program to try to retain teachers of color by providing them housing stipends and subsides.
40% of teachers said they plan to leave the Bay Area within the next five years due to the cost of living. But Oakland launched a program to try to retain teachers of color by providing them housing stipends and subsides.
Non-verbal man with autism found in Oakland, police say
A non-verbal man with autism has been found and is at a local hospital, Oakland police said Wednesday morning.
A non-verbal man with autism has been found and is at a local hospital, Oakland police said Wednesday morning.
Non-verbal man with autism, other health issues goes missing from Oakland
Family and friends of a man who has been missing from Oakland for nearly a week are asking for help.
Family and friends of a man who has been missing from Oakland for nearly a week are asking for help.
Blind adaptive technology designer, Stanford neuro-oncologist among winners of 2021 MacArthur 'genius' grant
Two Bay Area "geniuses" were named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
Two Bay Area "geniuses" were named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
Oakland schools hope to get more students vaccinated with community Q&As
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
Community prays as Oakland hits grim milestone of 102 homicides
The gathering was initially meant to bring the community together after Oakland reached a grim milestone earlier this week of 100 homicides. There was grimmer news on Sunday. A 21-year-old and 26-year-old were shot to death just before 2 a.m. on High Street, leaving loved ones grieving.
The gathering was initially meant to bring the community together after Oakland reached a grim milestone earlier this week of 100 homicides. There was grimmer news on Sunday. A 21-year-old and 26-year-old were shot to death just before 2 a.m. on High Street, leaving loved ones grieving.