Oakland council OKs police, fire, cultural arts cuts to balance budget
The cuts will come in two phases, a short-term plan, where changes will take effect immediately, and another round of changes after the new year.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on achievements, challenges as she leaves office
On Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's final day in office Tuesday, she shared her thoughts about her journey through City Hall.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day: A look back at her tenure
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day is Tuesday; she was recalled by voters last month.
Oakland police find body near vehicle fire
Oakland police on Monday said they are investigating the death of a person who was found near or possibly in a vehicle fire.
Info sought for 2021 Oakland homicide that left teenager dead
Police are asking for the public's help for information in a November 2021 homicide that left a teenager dead.
Pleasanton celebrates hometown high school football team
The tight-knit community of Pleasanton celebrates with a watch party to support its hometown high school football team as it played its first-ever state championship game.
Bay Area food banks are seeing record need, while donations are down
This holiday season, food banks say they're facing greater need than ever before. In Silicon Valley, they say 1 in 6 people are coming in for food assistance. In San Francisco, that number is 1 in 5. But the organizations say donations are not keeping up with demand.
Video shows BART cop shooting at woman driving away in Union City station parking lot
BART police released body camera video of a confrontation in the parking lot of the Union City Station where an officer fired at a woman as she drove off while officers tried to get her out of the car.
Port of Oakland appeals ruling that blocks use of new airport name
The Port of Oakland is appealing a court ruling that temporarily blocks it from using its new airport name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
75-year-old man taking smoke break during Warriors game killed in Oakland
Earl Rhue, 75, loved life, and he lived it to the fullest all the time. But he was killed Wednesday while taking a smoke break in his car during the Warriors game.
Driver, passenger killed after crashing into tree, house in Fremont
The driver of a BMW sedan crashed into a tree in a Fremont neighborhood, which then hit a house causing “catastrophic" damage, firefighters said.
Ex-DA Pamela Price's phone records subpoenaed
Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's phone records could soon be inspected in court.
Alameda County DA filing calls Mario Juarez a 'conduit' for Duong family money
The Alameda County District Attorney's office filed new documents accusing political operative Mario Juarez of bouncing checks and failing to pay for Sheng Thao's mayoral campaign attack flyers in 2022, as well as alleging that Juarez was a "conduit" to receive large sums of money from the Duong family, whose company has held contracts with the City of Oakland.
East Oakland shop owner criticizes police response after burglary hit
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a cellphone repair shop in East Oakland.
Police investigate armed robbery at Oakland gas station
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning on High Street, officials said.
San Francisco Bay Area bridge tolls could go above $10 by 2030
Bay Area bridge tolls are already going up to $8 on January 1, 2025 for seven state-owned bridges. But in a meeting Wednesday, the Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee will also discuss increasing tolls over a five year period starting in January 2026.
Oakland Unified could make decision on merging schools Wednesday
Oakland school leaders may make a final decision Wednesday night to determine if ten schools will merge into five to save money.
Former Oakland city council staffer, former city councilmember join mayor's race
At least seven candidates have filed paperwork, stating their intention to run for Oakland mayor. that essentially launches their fundraising campaigns over the next four months.
Newark private school thrives under new owners
A Newark-based TK-thru-8th grade private academy that nearly closed its doors for good earlier this year is thriving under new ownership.
Alameda County registrar Tim Dupuis faces scrutiny
On the day the Alameda County Board of Supervisors accepted the certified election results for candidates and measures from the Registrar of Voters, the head of the registrar faced scrutiny from emboldened residents.