Oakland youth center founded by NFL player at risk of cutting programming after city funding cuts
A nonprofit organization that supports youth in West Oakland is set to lose its city funding this year, after the City of Oakland made big cuts for several nonprofits due to budget constraints.
'Battle of the Bay 2.0': Ballers to face Giants in San Jose
It's called the “Battle of the Bay 2.0." The Oakland Ballers and the San Jose Giants are set to face off on Wednesday as they reimagine a beloved Bay Area baseball tradition.
Oakland to begin clearing Lake Merritt encampments
This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.
Family, friends mourn slain Oakland teen at emotional memorial service
Dozens gathered Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Parish in Oakland to honor the life of 15-year-old Derbing Alvarado, a teenager shot and killed earlier this month while walking to soccer practice.
East Bay congresswoman says ICE contractors are knocking on doors
Democratic East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon issued a warning about the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Adult dies, minor injured after SUV crashes near Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
A passenger inside an SUV that crashed into a tree on an Oakland freeway Sunday has died, the California Highway Patrol said.
Video: Daytime sideshow in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood
Several cars were seen spinning out at a daytime sideshow in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Oakland officer hospitalized following 'unprovoked' attack
An Oakland police officer was hospitalized following what officers said was an unprovoked attack Friday afternoon.
Matt Mahan endorses Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor
Former Oakland Councilman Loren Taylor's bid to become the city's next mayor received an unexpected endorsement from the South Bay.
Women's History Month: Cynthia Mackey
This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.
Police return stolen specialized chair to disabled Oakland teen
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
Major League Cricket bringing world's best players to Oakland Coliseum
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Woman hurt in Oakland crash says officers should not chase traffic violators
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
Oakland mom seeks help after her disabled son’s specialized chair was stolen
The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.
Oakland teen charged in killing of 15-year-old during alleged robbery
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.
Oakland Marathon draws a record 10,000 runners
The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.
12-year-old Oakland girl is rising in the sport of boxing
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe
Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.
Oakland driver flees CHP, later crashes into car with kids inside
Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.