Democratic socialists are on a roll. Can one win on Oakland City Council?
When the canvassers approach the small blue house in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, they find the guy they…
Oakland’s Rapid Tempo line lost millions in cap-and-trade dollars
Six years after its launch, AC Transit’s controversial TEMPO rapid-transit bus has become a critical part of Oakland’s…
Oakland stabbing spree kills 1, wounds 4; suspect arrested
Oakland stabbing spree kills 1, wounds 4 in 30 minutes; suspect arrested One person was killed and four…
Oakland 7-Eleven workers speak out after group loots store
The Brief About 20 young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven on International Boulevard, stealing merchandise and damaging the…
Oakland police release video of fatal shooting involving man armed with homemade spears
Oakland police released body-camera and surveillance footage Thursday showing the encounter that ended with officers fatally shooting a man who…
Oakland man pleads guilty to trafficking, beating women on ‘the Blade’
An Oakland man pleaded guilty Thursday to participating in a human-trafficking conspiracy in which women were forced to…
Oakland officers fatally shoot person police describe as ‘armed and dangerous’
Oakland police fatally shot an armed person Monday afternoon after authorities said the individual lunged at officers with…
Oakland officers shoot, kill armed man on International Boulevard, police say
Two Oakland police officers are on administrative leave after shooting and killing a man Monday afternoon. It happened…
Oakland approves barriers and street closures in fight against sex work, trafficking
The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to install barriers on several streets along International Boulevard in…
Oakland OK’s controversial plan to crack down on sex trafficking
The Brief The Oakland City Council approved a controversial proposal Tuesday night aimed at cracking down on sex…
To deter sex trafficking, Oakland will close streets along International Boulevard
For years, parts of International Boulevard in East Oakland, known as “the Blade,” have been hot spots for…
Oakland mulling over blocking off streets near International to curb sex buyers
The Brief Oakland councilmember proposing blocking cars from turning onto 9th, 10th and 11th avenues from International Boulevard…