Calls to divert police funding to community programs at Lake Merritt vigil
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
Coroner identifies victim killed in Saturday's Lake Merritt shooting
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.
OPD: Multiple shooters storm Lake Merritt, motive linked to San Francisco gangs
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
22-year-old killed, 6 others wounded in shooting on Juneteenth along Lake Merritt in Oakland
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
Mills College staff, alumnae call for greater transparency after trustees vote for merger with Northeastern
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-880 in Hayward
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Mills College will merge with Northeastern University rather than close
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
PG&E begins restoring power to over 50,000 customers following unplanned outage in Alameda County
A massive electrical outage Saturday evening left nearly 51,000 PG&E customers without power in Alameda County. By 9 p.m., restoration had begun, according to a statement from the utility.
A massive electrical outage Saturday evening left nearly 51,000 PG&E customers without power in Alameda County. By 9 p.m., restoration had begun, according to a statement from the utility.
Shooting investigation at Oakland's Lake Merritt
Video: Citizen App.
Video: Citizen App.
VTA shooting victims, local leaders unite to support gun control legislation
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
Dublin water park reaches pre-pandemic attendance as heatwave scorches the East Bay
For the first time in two summers, families were splashing and sliding around once again at Dublin's The Wave Water Park Thursday, looking for an escape from the triple-digit temperatures.
For the first time in two summers, families were splashing and sliding around once again at Dublin's The Wave Water Park Thursday, looking for an escape from the triple-digit temperatures.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
One person injured in early morning shooting along International Boulevard in Oakland
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
Oakland nonprofit among recipients of Mackenzie Scott donation
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
Will a WNBA team play at the Oakland Coliseum?
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.