OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland's Lunar New Year Parade set to draw thousands to Chinatown
Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.
Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.
Historic tennis club recalls being first and only Black national champions
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
Man charged in Pleasanton double killings of ex-girlfriend's mom, brother
A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
Alameda police make arrests after business break-ins
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
RV fire shuts down BART’s Transbay Tube, raising encampment-related concerns
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
Mother and son shot dead in Pleasanton mourned
The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.
The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.
3rd suspect in Oakland triple homicide arrested after $10 marijuana purchase
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.
Arrest in Pleasanton mother, son killings: What we know
Police have arrested a man in connection with the killings of a woman and her son, who were found dead inside a Pleasanton home this week.
Police have arrested a man in connection with the killings of a woman and her son, who were found dead inside a Pleasanton home this week.
Hella Oakland: Marshawn Lynch champions Alysa Liu to win gold. And she does
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Oakland police arrest man, 29, after mayor's SUV stolen
Oakland police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the theft of a city-owned SUV that is used to take Mayor Barbara Lee to and from events.
Oakland police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the theft of a city-owned SUV that is used to take Mayor Barbara Lee to and from events.
Oakland's own Alysa Liu captures Olympic gold for Women's figure skating
Oakland's own Alysa Liu has captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002.
Oakland's own Alysa Liu has captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002.
Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Woman and son shot and killed inside Pleasanton home
The bodies of two adults were found at a Pleasanton home Wednesday morning in the 3100 block of Joanne Circle, authorities said.
The bodies of two adults were found at a Pleasanton home Wednesday morning in the 3100 block of Joanne Circle, authorities said.
SUV used to shuttle Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee stolen near City Hall
An SUV used by the security detail for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen after a thief found the keys for the vehicle in her office, sources tell KTVU.
An SUV used by the security detail for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen after a thief found the keys for the vehicle in her office, sources tell KTVU.
Rev. Jesse Jackson preached at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland many times
The Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland on Tuesday honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson following the news of the civil rights icon’s death at age 84.
The Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland on Tuesday honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson following the news of the civil rights icon’s death at age 84.
Dublin looking to increase hotel tax
Dublin is expected to join Pleasanton as another Tri-Valley city that is looking to put a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would increase taxes for hotel visitors.
Dublin is expected to join Pleasanton as another Tri-Valley city that is looking to put a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would increase taxes for hotel visitors.
Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect after pursuit
The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital, where they will "require further care," according to Fremont police.
The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital, where they will "require further care," according to Fremont police.