2 arrested in downtown Oakland shooting; 1 at large

The two men who were wounded in a Tuesday shooting that reportedly escalated from an argument.

Oakland-based violence prevention program hit by federal cuts
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Youth ALIVE!'s Executive Director, Joseph Griffin, highlights profound impact of gun violence on Oakland?s youth. The community-based violence prevention, intervention, and healing agency is seeking financial support after falling victim of federal cuts.

Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in 1st sit-down since winning special election

Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community.

2 people shot in downtown Oakland

Police say two male victims were shot in downtown Oakland on Tuesday. 

This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.

Retired BART cars getting a second life, from a baseball concession stand to a vacation rental

Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired. 

Fundraiser at Que Rico Nightclub in Oakland after 11th burglary

Community members in Oakland on Tuesday will hold a special fundraiser for an LGBTQ nightclub that was broken into last week – the 11th time in four years, the owners said. 

Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps: Homeland Security

Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday, prompting a sigh of relief for those who haven't gotten the new identification yet.

Oakland's proposed budget makes cuts, but not at public safety's expense

Oakland's interim mayor says his plans for balancing the city's budget include a focus on reducing spending while improving public safety.

Oakland police investigate deadly shooting, person detained

Oakland police on Monday were called out to investigate a deadly shooting, where they ended up detaining at least one person.

Man in wheelchair killed by hit-and-run driver in Oakland

Oakland police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fatally struck a man in an electric wheelchair.

Man, woman arrested for Mill Valley medical facility burglary

An Oakland woman and a Sacramento man are accused of burglarizing a medical facility in Mill Valley, making off employees' bank cards, and allegedly making fraudulent purchases with them.

Bullets fly at upscale Oakland restaurant 'Pierre Pierre'

An investigation is underway in Oakland after a shooting inside an upscale restaurant injured two people.

Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project spotlights immigration island detainees

The Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project is a one-time show this weekend that celebrates AAPI culture and looks at the history of those detained on the island between 1910 and 1940.

Coroner ID's body found in parked car in Union City

Authorities have identified the body of a man found last month in a parked vehicle in Union City.

Allegations of racist taunts swirl during East Bay high school baseball game

An East Bay high school varsity baseball team celebrated its senior night on Friday, but the excitement was overshadowed by a disturbing scene at a recent game where several players faced racist taunts from opposing players.

Berkeley evacuation after CHP pursuit, live grenade thrown from fleeing vehicle

Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP. 

Man convicted in San Leandro shooting that wounded 4-year-old

A 34-year-old man faces up to four decades in prison after being found guilty of shooting into a San Leandro home and wounding a 4-year-old who was sitting on a couch, authorities said.

Lawmaker 'appalled, disgusted' that 3 workers killed at San Leandro company in last decade

A California lawmaker told KTVU on Thursday that she was "appalled and disgusted" after learning that three workers at one San Leandro metal scrap recycling company were killed on the job in the last eight years.