Oakland records 100th homicide, a 47 percent spike from last year

Oakland Police Officers Association criticizes Mayor Libby Schaaf, saying she doesn't have a plan to deal with violent crime.

City of Fremont swears in its first Black councilmember

The City of Fremont made history Tuesday night swearing in its first-ever African American on the city council in the city's 64-year history. It’s also the first time the city council is majority women and majority people of color.

Oakland woman known as 'Mama' to many, celebrates 103rd birthday

To many, she’s simply known as “Mama.” Oakland resident Mary Ella Gilliland turned 103 on Monday, with an outpouring of love from some of her biggest fans and those whose lives she’s touched. 

1 dead in Oakland triple shooting, police investigating

Police in Oakland are investigating a triple shooting where one person has been killed Monday night.

1 arrested, 3 at large after pursuit from Cupertino to Oakland

The driver, Jesus Becerra Hernandez, led police on a pursuit for 25 to 30 minutes before being cornered and detained near Bancroft Avenue in Oakland.

Golden Gate Fields to extend racing suspension until Dec. 26

Initially, the track was closed for a week to address the issue and then the closure was extended through the end of November.

Newark Unified School District to pay $200K to settle public records battle

The settlement puts to rest a costly legal battle for Newark Unified School District that started in 2014 when the district decided to sue Elizabeth Brazil.

Oakland wellness clinic honors MLB's 1st openly gay player

The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center launched the new Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic by providing free community health screenings at its 3207 Lakeshore location near Lake Merritt.

Oakland inspection failures persist 4 years after Ghost Ship fire

An audit found the city of Oakland let 2,400 buildings go unchecked, violating state law and potentially putting people and businesses at risk.