Oakland’s fire department has a secret weapon — a candid spokesperson
To report on city government, journalists at The Oaklandside often need documents, data, and information from city agencies…
West Oakland BART station reopened after woman hit by train
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland Fire Department personnel on Friday afternoon were called to the West Oakland BART station…
West Oakland BART station closed after fatality reported
The West Oakland BART station is closed and major delays are being reported on the transit system Friday…
Scooter chop shop in Oakland building that caught fire raised concerns
Tenants and the landlord of the downtown Oakland building that went up in flames Monday all say they…
Landlord attempts evictions after fire at downtown Oakland building
Dozens of renters displaced by a monstrous blaze in their downtown building Monday quickly received a letter from…
Oakland provides temporary shelter for numerous residents displaced by fire
The city of Oakland on Monday gave displaced residents of a building fire temporary shelter and will support…
3-alarm fire breaks out at residential building in Downtown Oakland
The Brief A three-alarm blaze broke out at a residential building located at 19th Street and Broadway in…
Several injured after fire rips through Oakland building; rapper Mistah F.A.B.’s store damaged
A large three-alarm fire tore through a five-story residential building in Oakland Monday morning, sending several people to…
Fire injures 3 in downtown Oakland residential building
A large fire in a residential building at the corner of 19th and Broadway in downtown Oakland injured…
Fire breaks out at downtown Oakland apartment building; residents evacuated
A three-alarm fire broke out at a multi-story apartment building in downtown Oakland Monday morning, officials said. Around…
Downtown Oakland building burns for the second time this year
A fire broke out early Sunday at a commercial building in downtown Oakland for a second time this…
Fire Department debates safe street advocates on Oakland road design
The Oakland Fire Department is mandated by state law to adopt an updated fire code every three years…