Oakland budget crisis could mean cuts to police overtime and fire services
Oakland's city administrator released a report Friday, detailing how the city can address the dire $129-million dollar deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June 2025.
Oakland's city administrator released a report Friday, detailing how the city can address the dire $129-million dollar deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June 2025.
BART considering name change for Oakland's Lake Merritt station
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
Police find body wrapped in plastic along West Oakland street
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Walgreens stores in Oakland, Richmond closing
This fall, Walgreens announced it was closing 1,200 stores nationwide, and now, individual stores are reporting that they're closing their doors, including two in Oakland.
This fall, Walgreens announced it was closing 1,200 stores nationwide, and now, individual stores are reporting that they're closing their doors, including two in Oakland.
Piedmont holds holiday light celebration despite grieving 3 college student deaths
As community members were still grieving the loss of three 2023 Piedmont High graduates dying in a Cybertruck crash last week, the small city gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the winter holidays with the lighting of a Christmas tree and menorah.
As community members were still grieving the loss of three 2023 Piedmont High graduates dying in a Cybertruck crash last week, the small city gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the winter holidays with the lighting of a Christmas tree and menorah.
Here's what's next after recalls of Oakland mayor, Alameda County DA
The timeline is getting clearer for two East Bay elected leaders who were recalled, and now need to be replaced.
The timeline is getting clearer for two East Bay elected leaders who were recalled, and now need to be replaced.
Timeline: Oakland will see 4 mayors over next 4 months
Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.
Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.
Emeryville councilman censured; testy exchange at meeting
In a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, Emeryville city councilmembers approved a resolution censuring Councilman Kalimah Priforce, who has been accused of violating various city ethics codes.
In a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, Emeryville city councilmembers approved a resolution censuring Councilman Kalimah Priforce, who has been accused of violating various city ethics codes.
Experienced Livermore hiker, 2 others, missing in New Zealand
An experienced mountain climber from Livermore is among three people who are missing in New Zealand while trying to climb that country's highest mountain.
An experienced mountain climber from Livermore is among three people who are missing in New Zealand while trying to climb that country's highest mountain.
Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Raiders training facility sale falls through; Oakland Roots need practice space
The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.
The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.
Piedmont students killed in fiery Cybertruck crash: What we know
Over the weekend, the city of Piedmont released the names and brief statements from the families of three 2023 Piedmont High School graduates who died in a fiery Cybertruck crash on the day before Thanksgiving.
Over the weekend, the city of Piedmont released the names and brief statements from the families of three 2023 Piedmont High School graduates who died in a fiery Cybertruck crash on the day before Thanksgiving.
Fremont couple's car stolen with newborn's items, gifts inside
Thanksgiving weekend was supposed to be a time of celebration, but a young couple from Fremont is now trying to process great joy and loss at the same time. A thief stole their car containing all of their newborns gifts and essential items.
Thanksgiving weekend was supposed to be a time of celebration, but a young couple from Fremont is now trying to process great joy and loss at the same time. A thief stole their car containing all of their newborns gifts and essential items.
CHP officers fired at while pursuing speeding vehicle in Oakland
Officers with the California Highway Patrol were shot at while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Oakland early Monday morning, officials say.
Officers with the California Highway Patrol were shot at while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Oakland early Monday morning, officials say.
At least 4 Bay Area school districts meeting over massive budget shortfalls
On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.
On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.
Are Oakland officers who conducted 'ghost chase' liable for death of innocent bystander?
Are two Oakland police officers who conducted an authorized "ghost chase" of a 19-year-old suspect leaving a sideshow liable for the death of an innocent bystander? That is the question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Are two Oakland police officers who conducted an authorized "ghost chase" of a 19-year-old suspect leaving a sideshow liable for the death of an innocent bystander? That is the question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
French restaurant in Oakland closes for good
A French restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square has shut its doors for good
A French restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square has shut its doors for good
This Alameda Christmas tree tradition dates back more than 85 years
A neighborhood in Alameda is flipping on its holiday lights and displays to bring in the Christmas cheer.
A neighborhood in Alameda is flipping on its holiday lights and displays to bring in the Christmas cheer.
Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up
One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.
One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.