Former FBI agent says Oakland mayor is not entitled to raid warning
In her Monday morning news conference at Oakland City Hall, Mayor Sheng Thao expressed frustration over not getting a heads-up about last week's FBI raid on her home. A former FBI special agent told KTVU that would almost never happen.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman abruptly resigns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.
Hilton on Hegenberger near Oakland airport to close
Following months of speculation, the Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland airport is closing after more than 50 years.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and attorney quickly part ways
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her criminal defense attorney – hired a day after the FBI raided her home last week – quickly parted ways.
Union City residents push back against proposed dispensary in residential area
Embarc Dispensaries operates over a dozen shops throughout the state and is petitioning Union City to open a new store, but residents are pushing back.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Some say Oakland mayor's situation distracting from city's challenges
The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.
Pizza delivery driver shot during attempted carjacking in Oakland: report
Police are investigating another shooting in Oakland.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Berkeley police looking for missing teen
The Berkeley police are looking for a 13-year-old girl, according to a notice Sunday.
Sideshow complete with fireworks takes over Bay Bridge
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
VIDEO: Young dancer wows crowd after Oakland's First Friday celebration
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
Newark man with replica gun threatens motorists, shot by officers: police
Newark police said, Friday, that a man with a gun was threatening motorists at a gas station at the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard. Detectives said responding officers ordered the man to drop the weapon, and when he didn't obey commands, he instigated a police-involved shooting.
Who are the Duongs, the family at the center of the FBI Oakland probe?
Not only did the FBI raid Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday, but they searched three other locations connected to a politically powerful family. So, who are the Duongs?
Oakland mayor retains lawyer after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.
A DA kept Black women off a jury; California Supreme Court says that wasn't racial bias
Twenty-four years later, the Alameda District Attorney’s office is in the hot seat for allegedly striking Black and Jewish people from juries around the time of Nadey’s sentencing. A federal judge two months ago ordered it to review all of its death penalty cases to look for signs of racial bias.
Berkeley middle school closed for 2 years because of wood rot
Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley has survived natural disasters, economic tumult and changing demographics. It's latest crisis could deal a death blow.
Newark police surround gas station
Newark police on Friday morning surrounded a Chevron gas station.