Oakland mayor's budget would use Coliseum sale to avoid layoffs
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is proposing to tackle the city's historically large budget deficit without laying off any city employees by implementing a hiring freeze, reorganizing some city departments and leveraging some new revenue sources.
Jenny Lin's parents cope with pain 30 years after girl's unsolved homicide
The search for justice in a decades-long homicide case continues. The family of Jenny Lin, the 14-year-old girl who was killed in her Castro Valley home nearly 30 years ago on May 27, 1994, gathered for a memorial service.
East Oakland high school leads way in preparing students for college
This year, 97% of Oakland Unity's college-bound students are the first in their family to head to college.
Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures
Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight
Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.
Underwater Alameda property selling for $400K
There's a property near good schools and a community center in Alameda that's being listed for $400,000. But there's a catch.
Oakland woman found after surviving 3 days in Mendocino County wilderness
An Oakland woman who was reported missing after she failed to return from her walk Mendocino County has been found.
2 injured in Skyline High School shooting
The sound of bullets pierced the air at what should have been a momentous occasion at Skyline High School’s graduation Thursday evening, sending students and their families running for cover up in Oakland’s hills.
Pleasanton mobile home park fire: Husband dies, wife escapes
A husband died as a result of a deadly fire at a mobile home in Pleasanton, but his wife was able to escape, firefighters and neighbors said.
Unprovoked neck stabbing at Emeryville Chik-fil-A
Police are investigating what they are calling an unprovoked attack on a victim at the Chik-fil-A in Emeryville.
Oakland's sale of Coliseum share could bring in $100M
The City of Oakland is selling its share of the Coliseum in hopes of revitalizing the city, a move that could bring in $100 million.
911 dispatcher killed by suspected drunk driver laid to rest
Law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered on Wednesday to pay their respects to an Alameda County 911 dispatcher who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while headed to work.
Ousted Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong running for city council
LeRonne Armstrong, the ousted Oakland police chief, is running for city council.
San Leandro car owner shot at after vehicle stolen
A person was shot at Wednesday morning after they followed their stolen car, San Leandro police said.
3 adorable baby bison born at Oakland Zoo
Three baby bison were born at the Oakland Zoo this week.
Oakland City Council considering loosening police chase policy
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to direct the police commission to propose changes to the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policies.
Oakland plans to sell its half of Coliseum
The city of Oakland plans to sell its half of the Coliseum.
New video of deadly Fremont crash
New video of a fiery crash in Fremont that left one man dead and another hurt, shows the car in flames after slamming into a tree and pole.
Family of slain auto-shop owner anxious for justice as Oakland police seek suspect
The family of an auto-shop owner killed in East Oakland said Tuesday that he was most likely killed during an argument over a car battery.
Alameda County DA sues Farmers Insurance for fraudulent practices
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has sued several companies within Farmers Insurance Group.