Loren Taylor takes early lead in Oakland mayoral race; Dist. 2 and Measure A results
Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Live election results: Oakland mayor, city council, measure A
The ballot includes nine candidates for Oakland mayor, but the two front-runners are former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former city council member Loren Taylor.
The ballot includes nine candidates for Oakland mayor, but the two front-runners are former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former city council member Loren Taylor.
Good Samaritan attacked in Oakland Chinatown honored
A homeless man in Oakland was honored Tuesday for intervening after a Chinatown market worker was attacked and ended up getting assaulted himself.
A homeless man in Oakland was honored Tuesday for intervening after a Chinatown market worker was attacked and ended up getting assaulted himself.
Car fire slows traffic on Bay Bridge near San Francisco
Traffic on the eastbound San Francisco Bay Bridge is backed up by a car fire in a lane on the bridge, KTVU has confirmed.
Traffic on the eastbound San Francisco Bay Bridge is backed up by a car fire in a lane on the bridge, KTVU has confirmed.
Oakland mayoral candidates make last minute push to get votes
Oakland voters will make their voices heard in the special election on Tuesday. The two leading candidates met with voters on the eve of the election as they made their final pitches.
Oakland voters will make their voices heard in the special election on Tuesday. The two leading candidates met with voters on the eve of the election as they made their final pitches.
Oakland Coliseum DMV office closes after theft in HVAC system
The Oakland Coliseum Department of Motor Vehicles' office will be closed for several months after administrators say theft of wiring has rendered the building's HVAC system inoperable.
The Oakland Coliseum Department of Motor Vehicles' office will be closed for several months after administrators say theft of wiring has rendered the building's HVAC system inoperable.
Oakland voters head to polls for mayoral special election
Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are both vying for the position left vacant following former mayor Sheng Thaos recall.
Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are both vying for the position left vacant following former mayor Sheng Thaos recall.
Predawn fire destroys longtime Berkeley media center
An early-morning fire destroyed the East Bay Media Center, a decades-old Berkeley institution.
An early-morning fire destroyed the East Bay Media Center, a decades-old Berkeley institution.
AC Transit passenger rubs petroleum jelly on himself during disturbance
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
Oakland mayoral candidates make final push ahead of special election
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
Berkeley police shoot person during possible domestic violence investigation
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
2 children injured in Oakland car accident
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
Alleged Oakland hit-and-run driver gets out to inspect own vehicle, then leaves, victim says
An East Oakland woman injured in a hit-and-run crash hopes that video captured by witnesses will help identify the suspect.
An East Oakland woman injured in a hit-and-run crash hopes that video captured by witnesses will help identify the suspect.
Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
Trader Joe's pastel tote bag craze hits the Bay
Trader Joe's new limited-edition pastel-colored tote bags are stirring a fervor among shoppers, echoing a similar craze that kicked off in 2024.
Trader Joe's new limited-edition pastel-colored tote bags are stirring a fervor among shoppers, echoing a similar craze that kicked off in 2024.
Suspect in wild Livermore road rage shooting captured in Seattle
A gunman seen on video brazenly firing at a motorist along a Livermore road in what authorities said was a case of road rage last month has been captured in Seattle.
A gunman seen on video brazenly firing at a motorist along a Livermore road in what authorities said was a case of road rage last month has been captured in Seattle.
Public safety takes center stage as Oakland mayoral candidates make final pitch
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.