Oakland cop charged with misdemeanor for alleged misuse of law enforcement database

An Oakland patrol officer has been charged with two misdemeanors for allegedly using a controlled law enforcement database ...

Three shot, two fatally, in Oakland Saturday night

Officers arrived to the 6400 block of Foothill Boulevard Saturday evening after reports of multiple gunshots from the ...

Recall petitions sought for Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward

The group I Am Oakland County will have a hearing April 27 to approve language for petitions to recall Commissioner Dave ...

Husband speaks out as search for missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard continues

An East Bay coffee shop owner, Amy Hillyard, has been missing for nearly a month, prompting an extensive search across the ...

Third Oakland murder suspect arrested in surprise robbery during drug deal

This latest suspect, a 20-year-old man, was previously arrested in connection with a 2024 homicide, but released without ...

Oakland targets illegal dumping with new measures, including drone program

The city is expected to discuss a new drone program, and Mayor Barbara Lee will announce additional initiatives to tackle ...

Crews begin converting I-580 lane to carpool lane in Oakland

A six-month-long construction project began on Monday to convert the far left lane of westbound Interstate 580 to a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool and bus ...

Oakland corridor sees major cleanup as city, nonprofits aim for lasting change

A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state ...