Oakland Unified warns of possible school closures, budget cuts
Leaders in the Oakland Unified School District warn they’ll need to make serious cuts to the district’s budget, with school closures back on the table.
Dashcam video: East Bay family's encounter with man in underwear on I-880
An East Bay family is shaken up after a frightening encounter on a freeway.
Union backs Thao recall; as recall opponents blast wealthy donor
Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Victim families in deadly Ghost Ship fire welcome affordable housing development in Fruitvale
Plans have been unveiled to build a five-story affordable housing complex at the site of the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland's Fruitvale district that burned down in a tragic, deadly fire nearly eight years ago.
Oakland recall rally devolves into shouting match
A rally held by recall supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price turned chaotic on Tuesday and devolved into a public shouting match outside City Hall.
Oakland café ousts man over religious symbol on baseball hat
A man says he was kicked out of a coffee shop in North Oakland because he was wearing a Star of David hat.
How Californians can cash in on $27.5M Thomson Reuters settlement payout
Most Californians are now eligible for a class action settlement claim and could receive an estimated $19 to $48, after a $27.5 million was reached between two Oakland activists and Thomson Reuters over its Clear platform.
Woman recovering from brutal, unprovoked attack in Oakland
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.
How Bay Area hospitals are responding to national IV fluid shortage
Health care facilities in the Bay Area are changing protocols to account for the national shortage of IV fluids.
Oakland mayor announces $2M fed grant for gun-violence prevention
Oakland has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help prevent gun violence, Mayor Sheng Thao announced on Monday.
Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
Longtime Laney College head coach to retire
After 45 years, Laney College head football coach John Beam will hang up his whistle after the football season and retire.
Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday. Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.
CHP Task Force recovers 20 stolen cars in Oakland
A task force with the California Highway Patrol recovered 20 stolen cars on Oct. 17 in Oakland.
1 dead in Oakland semi truck and sedan collision: CHP
A Toyota Camry driver has died after they collided with a semi-truck in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Smoke seen near site of recent Oakland hills wildfire
“Yes, again": Those are the words of the Oakland Fire Department after smoke was seen Saturday afternoon near the Keller Avenue exit on Interstate 580 in Oakland.
1 dead in vehicle collision with bicyclist on I-880 in Oakland; vehicle overturns in separate crash
All westbound lanes of Interstate 580 east of Oakland Avenue are blocked on Friday night. There are injuries from an overturned vehicle, officials say.
Oakland police car stolen, quickly recovered
Oakland police are investigating the theft of a marked patrol vehicle on Friday.
Bay Area Run Club founder robbed of camera gear at gunpoint in Oakland park
The founder of a local running club is still shaken after being robbed at gunpoint in Oakland at Joaquin Miller Park Friday morning. Jacob Zlobinsky was promoting his latest event when he had thousands of dollars in camera equipment taken.
Cops bust illegal casino operation in Oakland, guns and drugs recovered
Oakland police officers shut down an illegal casino operation Thursday after receiving complaints from community members.