San Leandro man, 33, shot in Oakland parking lot; dies at hospital
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Woman found dead in Berkeley apartment building; investigation underway
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
Dead gray whale along San Leandro shoreline
A dead gray whale has washed up along the San Leandro shoreline near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park.
A dead gray whale has washed up along the San Leandro shoreline near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park.
Plank in Oakland's Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
One of Jack London Square's most recognizable businesses is preparing to close its doors after nearly 12 years on the Oakland waterfront.
Father, son charged in fatal Oakland flea market shooting tied to fake ID dispute
A father and son have been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at an Oakland flea market that authorities say stemmed from a dispute over competing sales of fake identification cards.
A father and son have been charged in connection with a deadly shooting at an Oakland flea market that authorities say stemmed from a dispute over competing sales of fake identification cards.
Alameda County supes approve new terms for Coliseum sale
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a non-binding agreement on Thursday that would allow for the sale of the Oakland Arena to a third party as part of the overall transaction.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a non-binding agreement on Thursday that would allow for the sale of the Oakland Arena to a third party as part of the overall transaction.
Oakland secures $1M in federal funding for Ceasefire
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Oakland to rename street to honor hometown NBA legend Gary Payton Sr.
Oakland city council member Noel Callo recommended that the city adopt a resolution to commemoratively rename 40th Avenue between Mera Street and Carrington Street as “Gary Payton Way," and authorize the installation of a plaque honoring him.
Oakland city council member Noel Callo recommended that the city adopt a resolution to commemoratively rename 40th Avenue between Mera Street and Carrington Street as “Gary Payton Way," and authorize the installation of a plaque honoring him.
McClymonds High student wins $5K for school attendance
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
USS Hornet fundraising for upgrades needed to stay in Alameda
Financial setbacks at the USS Hornet and strict city safety regulations are forcing the nonprofit museum to consider relocating to another port.
Financial setbacks at the USS Hornet and strict city safety regulations are forcing the nonprofit museum to consider relocating to another port.
Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
Fireball erupts as massive Livermore fire scorches barns, vegetation
A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.
A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.
Family mourns 19-year-old fatally stabbed near Oakland's San Antonio Park
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Michelin Guide selects 7 restaurants in Bay Area for California guide
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
Oakland police in compliance with all 51 reforms: federal monitor
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Oakland police investigating fatal stabbing near San Antonio Park
A person was found fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park on Sunday, and Oakland police are investigating the circumstances of their death.
A person was found fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park on Sunday, and Oakland police are investigating the circumstances of their death.
Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.