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
Alameda County Fair to return in October
Organizers of the Alameda County Fair have announced its return. But this year's fair is scheduled for Oct. 22 through 31 instead of the summer.
Organizers of the Alameda County Fair have announced its return. But this year's fair is scheduled for Oct. 22 through 31 instead of the summer.
Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy
City of San Leandro releases independent investigation of fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at Walmart. It was determined that the officer who deployed his Taser violated use of force policy.
City of San Leandro releases independent investigation of fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at Walmart. It was determined that the officer who deployed his Taser violated use of force policy.
Authorities detail deadly gang war that spanned from Oakland to Antioch
The head of the Antioch Police Department announced several arrests on Thursday that spawned from an investigation into the death of a man in the city last summer.
The head of the Antioch Police Department announced several arrests on Thursday that spawned from an investigation into the death of a man in the city last summer.
Fed-up parents in Fremont threaten lawsuit over district's failure to reopen schools
A letter was sent to FUSD over its failure to reopen any schools for a hybrid model of in-person instruction before the end of the academic school year.
A letter was sent to FUSD over its failure to reopen any schools for a hybrid model of in-person instruction before the end of the academic school year.
Driver hits truck on I-80 in Berkeley; Caltrans worker struck by driver in Richmond
A driver hit a truck in a busy construction zone on I-80 in Berkeley near University Avenue. This comes about 24 hours after a Caltrans contractor was hit by a driver on westbound 580 in Richmond.
A driver hit a truck in a busy construction zone on I-80 in Berkeley near University Avenue. This comes about 24 hours after a Caltrans contractor was hit by a driver on westbound 580 in Richmond.
With focus on hunger, tallest mural in Oakland to be completed Thursday
The tallest mural in Oakland will be completed Thursday to bring attention to hunger, which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated all over the world.
The tallest mural in Oakland will be completed Thursday to bring attention to hunger, which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated all over the world.
Air horns distributed in Oakland's Chinatown to help keep community members safe
More people in Oakland's Chinatown now have a new, and rather loud, tool to help keep them safe. Groups distributed these air horns throughout the neighborhood.
More people in Oakland's Chinatown now have a new, and rather loud, tool to help keep them safe. Groups distributed these air horns throughout the neighborhood.
Hayward police say smash and grab thieves target women in vehicles after shopping
Hayward police have a warning for women: they say thieves are targeting them in a series of smash and grab robberies since the end of last year.
Hayward police have a warning for women: they say thieves are targeting them in a series of smash and grab robberies since the end of last year.
Oakland City Council may consider new ideas for public safety at special meeting
Members of the Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to seek the full council's input on the recommendations of Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce rather than approving them.
Members of the Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to seek the full council's input on the recommendations of Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce rather than approving them.
Dramatic crash: Speeding Maserati slams into underside of freeway in Oakland after leading CHP on chase
The driver of a Maserati SUV is lucky to be alive after a short pursuit with Highway Patrol officers in Oakland ended with the luxury vehicle slamming into the underside of a freeway on Monday, the CHP said.
The driver of a Maserati SUV is lucky to be alive after a short pursuit with Highway Patrol officers in Oakland ended with the luxury vehicle slamming into the underside of a freeway on Monday, the CHP said.
Drawing gun instead of Taser brings back memories of Oscar Grant's death at Fruitvale BART station
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.