Oakland teen builds basketball court and coaches youth in India
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
Sunol vegetation fire triggers evacuations
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
Plans for the first Costco in this East Bay city move ahead
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
Tropical storm to bring muggy and warm conditions, chance of rain to the Bay
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
Oakland police investigating after a man was shot and killed near Lake Merritt
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
Man fatally shot near Lake Merritt
A man was shot and killed near Oakland's Lake Merritt early Sunday, police said.
A man was shot and killed near Oakland's Lake Merritt early Sunday, police said.
A truckload of hope arrives in Oakland
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
Rob Skate Academy returns to The Barrel House
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
East Oakland residents frustrated with growing homeless encampment near school
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Warriors' Steph Curry, Olympian Alysa Liu represent Oakland at ESPYs
Two of Oakland's sports icons represented the town at the 2026 ESPYS Awards, or the annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, that happened on Wednesday at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Two of Oakland's sports icons represented the town at the 2026 ESPYS Awards, or the annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, that happened on Wednesday at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Woman arrested for selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt, police say
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Oakland advocates' lawsuit targets city's crackdown on street vendors
Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week.
Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week.
Oakland men to stand trial in robbery killing of LA fitness influencer
Three Oakland men accused of traveling to Southern California to carry out a series of robberies, including one that turned deadly, will stand trial in the killing of Los Angeles fitness influencer and gym founder Miguel Angel Aguilar.
Three Oakland men accused of traveling to Southern California to carry out a series of robberies, including one that turned deadly, will stand trial in the killing of Los Angeles fitness influencer and gym founder Miguel Angel Aguilar.
Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again.
Oakland police chief with an update on a 'critical incident'
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who lunged at officers
Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.
Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.
City Council moves one step closer to selling Oakland Coliseum
The vote means the City Council will reconvene later in July to determine the official fate of the Oakland Coliseum.
The vote means the City Council will reconvene later in July to determine the official fate of the Oakland Coliseum.
Building safer communities for black Youth
Repeated exposure to violence and uncertainty can leave lasting emotional and mental health effects on young people. Dr. Aisha Mays, an adolescent medicine physician and founder of Dream Youth Clinic, gives insight.
Repeated exposure to violence and uncertainty can leave lasting emotional and mental health effects on young people. Dr. Aisha Mays, an adolescent medicine physician and founder of Dream Youth Clinic, gives insight.
Beating the heat at Alameda County Fair
The hot weather did not stop people from enjoying the day. KTVU's Zak Sos was at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton as visitors scrambled to stay cool.
The hot weather did not stop people from enjoying the day. KTVU's Zak Sos was at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton as visitors scrambled to stay cool.