OPD arrest 15-year-old after man shot to death over stolen scooter: report
Oakland police on Monday announced they arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a homicide the day after Christmas on Foothill Boulevard.
Cars spin out at Oakland sideshow
A sideshow in Oakland took place late Sunday night where cars were seen spinning around residential streets.
Oakland firefighter: LA wildfires should be a wakeup call for shuttering stations
More than 20 firefighters from Oakland are on the front lines of the Eaton Fire in Southern California.
Thieves hit two convenience stores in Oakland
Thieves hit two convenience stores in Oakland.
Brother, sister shot in car en route to Oakland Swap Meet: police union
Less than 48 hours after a triple shooting in Oakland, a double shooting was reported early Sunday, police said.
Thieves pry open ATM, burglarize Berkeley gas station
Berkeley police are investigating a burglary caught on camera Saturday night.
Triple shooting kills 2, injures 1: Oakland police
Two people were killed, and a third was injured Friday night in what police are calling a triple shooting in Oakland.
Bay Area fundraisers: Concert, car wash and small businesses helping L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Incarcerated firefighters are helping save SoCal—what happens after they get out?
As fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, 939 incarcerated firefighters have joined the front lines to support the efforts of local fire crews, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to KTVU.
Piedmont porch pirate and repeat offender arrested, police say
One alleged repeat-offender is behind bars after being caught stealing some packages from a porch in Piedmont, police said Friday.
Oakland mulls whether to loosen police pursuit policies
The Oakland Police Commission is considering whether to loosen the city's police pursuit policies. Currently, city officers cannot chase suspects for activities such as sideshows, reckless driving, burglaries, and other property crimes.
Frustration over ongoing garbage, encampment fires along Wood Street
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
Kohl's to close these 5 Bay Area stores by April 2025
Kohl’s is closing a total of 27 "underperforming" stores across the U.S. by April 2025.
Macy's is closing 66 stores in 2025 – including these 3 in the Bay Area
Macy's is closing a total of 66 stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its business.
Fleeing suspect no match for East Bay parks cop - a trained runner
A convicted felon thought he could outrun an East Bay parks police officer - who also happens to be an experienced distance runner.
1 dead in Oakland work-related accident, police say
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on decision to run for Oakland mayor
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.
Barbara Lee announces she's running for Oakland mayor
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced she's running for Oakland mayor.
Strong winds topple trees in Bay Area, cause power outages
Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway.