Oakland police are investigating a reported kidnapping after a woman was struck with a gun and forced into a car near the city's Laurel District last Friday.
The Oakland City Council has approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget, with supporters saying the plan protects jobs and prioritizes public safety despite ongoing financial concerns. The council passed the budget adjustments in a 6-2 vote, following a contentious budget cycle and the failed Measure E parcel tax proposal.
A survivor of a deadly crash in East Oakland is speaking publicly for the first time, describing his injuries, recovery and the accountability he wants to see for the 17-year-old accused of driving onto a sidewalk and killing three people.
On Wednesday night, PG&E announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs will happen for parts of the Bay Area. Meanwhile, a Red Flag Warning in the East Bay hills is heightening concerns about wildfire danger in Oakland, where dry vegetation, gusty winds and the close proximity of homes to wildland areas increase the risk of fast-moving fires.
A Red Flag Warning hits the Bay Area as heat, high winds and dry brush raise extreme wildfire risk. Officials urge go‑bags, evacuation plans and caution as PG&E warns of possible shutoffs.
Five Alameda County vehicles, including sheriff's office units, were stolen from a county garage in Oakland early Sunday and later recovered, authorities said.