Oakland CA

OAKLAND OFFICIALS PARTICIPATED in “The Great California Shakeout” on Thursday morning and called on members of the public to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake. Mayor Barbara Lee was joined by first responders in front of Oakland City Hall to urge residents to participate in...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near oakland.

A person suffering a medical emergency died after an encounter with police that involved a “brief struggle,” according to Oakland police.

Alameda has been dealing with a structurally inadequate shoreline along its south shore ever since a developer pumped in sand from the Bay to create more land for homes and a shopping center in the mid-1950s. The developer left Alameda with an embankment that didn’t hold up well.

A Bay Area man on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been arrested on dozens of felony charges for allegedly running what prosecutors described as a "ghost gun factory" inside his apartment.

Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.

When a truck pulls up in search of day laborers in the Mission District, they rush to be the first in. Those who are more cautious ask how much the patrón, employer, is willing to pay. But getting hired does not always guarantee getting paid. After 17 days on...

Two people were arrested after allegedly posting videos on social media where they were seen driving in "an incredible reckless manner" across the Bay Area, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. On April 5, the CHP said they began an investigation into a street racer posting videos on social media...

A man sustained minor injuries Thursday in Berkeley when he was carjacked while making a delivery, authorities report. The man was in the 2100 block of 10th Street, near Addison Street, when the carjacking happened shortly before 5 p.m., Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry. The carjacker stole the...

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, like Apple and Spotify. The Oakland Unified School District disbanded its police force five years ago. Since then, school leaders have been reshaping how they create safe environments for students and staff. One of these programs, paid for by the city, places violence...