Oakland
Oakland Homeless Camp Fire Videos Show Huge Blaze, Explosions
The huge blaze started at around 7.30 p.m. local time underneath the Lake Merritt Boulevard overpass near the Kaiser Convention Center in downtown Oakland.
'Mummified' Body Found in Oakland Center Walls Could Be Over 100 Years Old
"The conditions in the walls were such that the body was preserved in good conditions," said Lieutenant Ray Kelly of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Man Thinks He Loses $33,000 Deposit in Temporary Bank Closure Mishap
"I felt like I just saw the boat leaving the dock and my money's on the boat," the man said once he realized he might not see the money again.
Students Begin School Boycott As District's Attempt To Avert Strike Fails
Over 1,200 students in the Oakland Unified School District signed a petition demanding the district move to remote learning or improve COVID-19 safety measures.
Amy Schneider Credits Mom With 'Jeopardy!' Success As She Wins 30th Game
The "Jeopardy!" champ, an engineering manager based in Oakland, recently boosted her ever-increasing cash prize total to $1,057,800.
Amy Schneider Reveals She Fell Ill Shortly After She Was Robbed at Gunpoint
"Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider has informed her Twitter followers that she got sick shortly after she was robbed in Oakland, California.
Amy Schneider Was Robbed at Gunpoint, No Arrests Made—Police
Police in Oakland, California, have shared further details after "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider revealed that she was robbed over the weekend.
2 Arrested in Fatal Shooting of News Station Security Guard Kevin Nishita
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said officers "feel strongly" they have identified a third suspect in the fatal shooting.
Bay Area Car Owners Leaving Trunks Open Amid Wave of Car Break-ins
Both the Oakland and San Francisco communities in California have reported a rise in vehicle break-ins this year.
Oakland Superintendent Said 'No Discipline Warranted' for Student
"No discipline was warranted. There are no discipline records at the high school," said Oakland Community Schools' superintendent Tim Throne.
Security Guard for Reporters Killed by Robbers Targeting Camera Gear
Kevin Nishita, a former police officer, earned an award commending his "high moral character" in 2018.
Video Shows Mob Steal From Small Business Amid Bay Area Crime Wave
The store's owners said they "cannot operate as a business at the moment" on a GoFundMe page launched after the break-in.
GoFundMe Raises $205K for Toddler Killed By Stray Bullet
The mother of 23-month-old Jasper Wu, who was killed while sleeping in his car seat, is calling on the public to help "find the killers."
Comcast Xfinity Outage Map as Services Down Across U.S.
A Comcast outage map shows large number of customers in San Francisco and the surrounding area were affected.
Sleeping Toddler Killed on California Highway by Stray Bullet
Gangs have turned to highways during shootouts since eye-witness accounts are so difficult at high speeds, authorities say.
Oakland Union Links Toddler's Death to Defund the Police Movement
More than 100 homicides have been reported in Oakland so far this year, according to the city's crime statistics.
Woman Becomes Enraged by 'Sad' Song Playing at Store, Gets Arrested Twice
The woman reportedly became so infuriated by the unidentified track, it resulted in her arrest.
Good Samaritan That Stopped Anti-Asian Hate Crime Harassed With Dead Rats
"I wouldn't sit there and watch anyone get hurt," Mychelle said.
Man Killed While Feeding the Homeless With Fiancée in Oakland
"I never thought he would die in the street," Robert Herron's fiancée told KTVU. Herron died after suffering gunshot wounds on August 20.
Former Senator Barbara Boxer Assaulted in Oakland, $2,000 Reward Offered
"The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car," says a message on the Twitter account of former Senator Barbara Boxer.
News Crew Nearly Robbed at Gun Point Interviewing Violence Prevention Chief
A news crew was nearly robbed at gunpoint while interviewing the chief of the Department of Violence Prevention in Oakland, California last week, ironically demonstrating Oakland's heightened crime rates. City Council approved a significant budget cut to the police department.
Police Play Taylor Swift While Being Recorded to Avoid Video Being Uploaded
"You can record all you want. I just know it can't be posted on YouTube," the sergeant says in the video while playing Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" from his phone.
Woman Reveals Shocking Reality of Singing in a Stadium With Sound Delay
Heather Youmans posted the video which showed a distracting sound delay during her rendition of the national anthem at the Oakland Coliseum in California.
Oakland Police Chief Warns Crime is 'Out of Control' After City Cuts Budget
The City Council voted to slash the police budget by $17.4 million as violent crime continues to surge in the city.
'Block the Boat' is a Wake-Up Call to Prioritize U.S. Port Security
Emboldened by the recent outburst of noxious anti-Semitism in America following the violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza last month, Block the Boat was able to exploit a complicated mix of factors.
Two Arrested After Oakland Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured
About 1,000 Californians were peacefully celebrating Juneteenth in the area, when gunfire broke out.
Gavin Newsom Assaulted in Oakland, Jokes 'Different Ways of Saying Hello'
The California governor was visiting small businesses in Oakland when he was "approached by an aggressive individual," according to police.
Two Gunmen Open Fire on Party Bus During Birthday Celebration, Killing Two
Officials estimate that about 70 shots were fired from at least two guns.
Oakland Party Bus Shooting Kills Teen, Injures Others
The bus was reportedly pulling into Eastmont Station at approximately 12:23 a.m. Tuesday when shots were fired into the vehicle.
Pregnant Asian Woman Spit On at Oakland Stoplight: 'I Had a Mini Meltdown'
Among the more than 6,000 incidents reported to Stop AAPI Hate, attacks against Asian women made up nearly 65 percent.