Oakland mulls whether to loosen police pursuit policies
The Oakland Police Commission is considering whether to loosen the city's police pursuit policies. Currently, city officers cannot chase suspects for activities such as sideshows, reckless driving, burglaries, and other property crimes.
The Oakland Police Commission is considering whether to loosen the city's police pursuit policies. Currently, city officers cannot chase suspects for activities such as sideshows, reckless driving, burglaries, and other property crimes.
Frustration over ongoing garbage, encampment fires along Wood Street
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
Kohl's to close these 5 Bay Area stores by April 2025
Kohl’s is closing a total of 27 "underperforming" stores across the U.S. by April 2025.
Kohl’s is closing a total of 27 "underperforming" stores across the U.S. by April 2025.
Macy's is closing 66 stores in 2025 – including these 3 in the Bay Area
Macy's is closing a total of 66 stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its business.
Macy's is closing a total of 66 stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its business.
Fleeing suspect no match for East Bay parks cop - a trained runner
A convicted felon thought he could outrun an East Bay parks police officer - who also happens to be an experienced distance runner.
A convicted felon thought he could outrun an East Bay parks police officer - who also happens to be an experienced distance runner.
1 dead in Oakland work-related accident, police say
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on decision to run for Oakland mayor
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.
Barbara Lee announces she's running for Oakland mayor
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor.
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor.
Strong winds topple trees in Bay Area, cause power outages
Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.
Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.
Hayward BART station stabbing may have stemmed from fare dispute
A payment dispute at the Hayward BART station on Tuesday morning escalated into a stabbing, authorities said.
A payment dispute at the Hayward BART station on Tuesday morning escalated into a stabbing, authorities said.
Alameda County District Attorney: 15 candidates want the job
A total of 15 candidates want to replace recalled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, including many people in her office, the city attorney of Alameda and the executive director of The Crucible.
A total of 15 candidates want to replace recalled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, including many people in her office, the city attorney of Alameda and the executive director of The Crucible.
Barbara Lee opens campaign account to run for Oakland's mayor
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially filed a campaign account to run for Oakland mayor.
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially filed a campaign account to run for Oakland mayor.
'Gambling with lives of Oakland residents': Firefighters sound alarm over station closures
"The people and the citizens of Oakland and the residents still have a right to have normal protection," one resident said Monday.
"The people and the citizens of Oakland and the residents still have a right to have normal protection," one resident said Monday.
Oakland man faces murder in killing of wife on I-580
An Oakland man was charged Monday in the 2023 killing of his wife on Interstate 580 after he was arrested nearly two years later at a casino.
An Oakland man was charged Monday in the 2023 killing of his wife on Interstate 580 after he was arrested nearly two years later at a casino.
Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Oakland's Zendaya is engaged to Tom Holland: report
Oakland native and Hollywood superstar Zendaya is reportedly engaged to Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Oakland native and Hollywood superstar Zendaya is reportedly engaged to Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Oakland could soon have 7 fire stations closed
Two Oakland fire stations will close on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget.
Two Oakland fire stations will close on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget.
Teen killed after car crashes into tree in East Bay
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.