Emotional vigil for Oakland father shot, killed in front of children at neighborhood park
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Fed up with 'inaction,' Oakland parents and students push to return to class
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
Oakland parents rally to open schools
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV, several trailers
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Missing Fremont resident found dead in overturned vehicle
A missing at-risk Fremont resident was found dead inside an overturned vehicle Saturday morning in an unincorporated area of Alameda County near Sunol and Fremont.
A missing at-risk Fremont resident was found dead inside an overturned vehicle Saturday morning in an unincorporated area of Alameda County near Sunol and Fremont.
Hundreds paint murals on downtown Oakland street opposing oil pipelines
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Suspect named in slaying of youth football coach in Oakland
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland parents, students protest for in-person learning; union wants to reimagine return to class
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.
Livermore pre-K through 12th-grade students plan to head to class in less than a month
The board voted unanimously to resume in-person instruction for preschool through 12th grade on March 22.
The board voted unanimously to resume in-person instruction for preschool through 12th grade on March 22.
Popular Sarah's Science camp files for bankruptcy, other summer camps forge ahead
Sarah Shaffer, founder of Sarah's Science, told parents that she had tried to cut back on expenses and create online programming to stay afloat. But even a $200,600 PPP loan she received in May did not prevent its closure.
Sarah Shaffer, founder of Sarah's Science, told parents that she had tried to cut back on expenses and create online programming to stay afloat. But even a $200,600 PPP loan she received in May did not prevent its closure.
Victim in brutal Oakland slaying in front of dozens of children identified
Witnesses say dozens of children were at a neighborhood park in East Oakland when someone rode up on a motorcycle and opened fire on a man who was watching his kids.
Witnesses say dozens of children were at a neighborhood park in East Oakland when someone rode up on a motorcycle and opened fire on a man who was watching his kids.
Woman dragged by car during purse theft
A woman in Oakland was dragged down the street by a car while thieves were stealing her purse Wednesday on International Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
A woman in Oakland was dragged down the street by a car while thieves were stealing her purse Wednesday on International Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
Musicians slowly performing live gigs again outdoors
Musicians who had their shows cancelled at the start of the pandemic are slowly performing live again. Many of them booking gigs at outdoor venues.
Musicians who had their shows cancelled at the start of the pandemic are slowly performing live again. Many of them booking gigs at outdoor venues.
1 person killed in brazen daylight shooting near Oakland youth football practice
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
Oakland Police Chief Armstrong visits Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
3 horses die in 4 day span at Golden Gate Fields
Three horses have died since Saturday at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, according to the California Horse Racing Board.
Three horses have died since Saturday at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, according to the California Horse Racing Board.
Community support in Oakland for non-police responses to mental health calls
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
Oakland firefighters extinguish early morning apartment fire
Oakland firefighters responded shortly after 1 a.m. to a report of a two-story apartment fire in the 900 block of 63rd Street.
Oakland firefighters responded shortly after 1 a.m. to a report of a two-story apartment fire in the 900 block of 63rd Street.
Camaro driver, 23, dies in Oakland multi-vehicle crash
Police say the driver of Camaro, who was speeding, collide with a Ford Explorer, which was stopped at a red light.
Police say the driver of Camaro, who was speeding, collide with a Ford Explorer, which was stopped at a red light.