OUSD apologizes to Arab American, Jewish communities
The Oakland Unified School District apologized to both the Arab-American and Jewish communities this week, after a letter they sent upset both groups.
The Oakland Unified School District apologized to both the Arab-American and Jewish communities this week, after a letter they sent upset both groups.
Man dies in Alameda police custody after they attempt to detain him
Alameda police attempted to detain a man Monday morning, who then died in their custody.
Alameda police attempted to detain a man Monday morning, who then died in their custody.
Three from Berkeley High School boys basketball program test COVID positive
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Oakland: Father, daughter mourned as cops probe crime spree
Aliyah would have turned 2 next month. She was just beginning to walk and talk.
Aliyah would have turned 2 next month. She was just beginning to walk and talk.
Bay Area’s vaccine supply remains inconsistent for some parts
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
OUSD and teachers agree to go back full-time in fall, can't resolve issues for rest of this year
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
San Leandro celebrates Steven Taylor Day, one year after he was killed by police
People gathered in San Leandro to remember Steven Taylor, a 33-year-old who was killed exactly a year ago by police in a Walmart.
People gathered in San Leandro to remember Steven Taylor, a 33-year-old who was killed exactly a year ago by police in a Walmart.
A's rally to beat Tigers in ninth, win eighth straight
Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Twins-A's postponed Monday for Minnesota's virus problems
The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems.
The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems.
Oakland police offer $40,000 reward for info in suspected arson that killed father and 1-year-old daughter
An Oakland little girl, about to turn 2-years-old, and her father were killed Friday night in a suspicious fire at their East Oakland home. Police are saying the fire could be linked to other recent crimes.
An Oakland little girl, about to turn 2-years-old, and her father were killed Friday night in a suspicious fire at their East Oakland home. Police are saying the fire could be linked to other recent crimes.
Alameda County deputies shoot, kill armed man threatening people in Hayward
Alameda County deputies shot and killed an armed man that they say was threatening to shoot homes and people in the foothills of Hayward. The 26-year-old man also shot at a deputy, narrowly missing his head.
Alameda County deputies shot and killed an armed man that they say was threatening to shoot homes and people in the foothills of Hayward. The 26-year-old man also shot at a deputy, narrowly missing his head.
Homicide investigation underway after Oakland blaze kills father and baby
Oakland police say a 37-year-old man and his baby daughter who were killed in a fire early Saturday were the victims of homicide. Authorities say the deaths and the related injuries of family members are linked to other recent crimes.
Oakland police say a 37-year-old man and his baby daughter who were killed in a fire early Saturday were the victims of homicide. Authorities say the deaths and the related injuries of family members are linked to other recent crimes.
Oakland businesses spend the day cleaning up after destructive Friday night protest
Oakland police said late Friday evening that a crowd of demonstrators numbering from 250 to 300 participants -- who gathered downtown to protest recent deadly police shootings across the nation -- dispersed just after 11 p.m. Friday.
Oakland police said late Friday evening that a crowd of demonstrators numbering from 250 to 300 participants -- who gathered downtown to protest recent deadly police shootings across the nation -- dispersed just after 11 p.m. Friday.
OUSD school reopenings on track as district and union seek new agreement
An Oakland Unified School District spokesman says additional city schools will offer full in-person instruction on Monday, as planned, as the district and its teachers' union continue discussing impacts of reopening.
An Oakland Unified School District spokesman says additional city schools will offer full in-person instruction on Monday, as planned, as the district and its teachers' union continue discussing impacts of reopening.
East Oakland youth center damaged by fire, leader suspects homeless to blame
East Oakland Youth Development Center was damaged by fire Thursday morning. Its leader suspects nearby homeless people are to blame.
East Oakland Youth Development Center was damaged by fire Thursday morning. Its leader suspects nearby homeless people are to blame.
Protesters gather in Oakland, denounce police shootings of Black men
Hundreds gathered in downtown Oakland Friday night to denounce the recent fatal police shootings of Black men across the country, including Daunte Wright.
Hundreds gathered in downtown Oakland Friday night to denounce the recent fatal police shootings of Black men across the country, including Daunte Wright.
Navy combat ship USS Oakland to be commissioned Saturday
The third Navy ship named after Oakland will be commissioned Saturday at the Port of Oakland.
The third Navy ship named after Oakland will be commissioned Saturday at the Port of Oakland.
Marshawn Lynch, Dr. Fauci discuss vaccine hesitancy
Marshawn Lynch released a 30-minute interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci on his YouTube channel Friday, becoming the latest prominent athlete to sit down with him to discuss the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
Marshawn Lynch released a 30-minute interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci on his YouTube channel Friday, becoming the latest prominent athlete to sit down with him to discuss the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
Taser-gun confusion noted in criticism of fatal San Leandro police shooting of Steven Taylor
As independent investigators determined that two San Leandro officers who played a role in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor, a mentally ill Black man waving a bat inside a Walmart store, violated policy and failed to de-escalate the situation, the subject of Taser-gun confusion was also one of the key findings.
As independent investigators determined that two San Leandro officers who played a role in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor, a mentally ill Black man waving a bat inside a Walmart store, violated policy and failed to de-escalate the situation, the subject of Taser-gun confusion was also one of the key findings.
Oakland mural focusing on hunger part of UN project
Artist Victor Ash created the 190-foot tall mural focusing on hunger on the Oakland Marriot City Center on Broadway
Artist Victor Ash created the 190-foot tall mural focusing on hunger on the Oakland Marriot City Center on Broadway