The encampment is located on a dead-end street near the intersection of San Leandro Street and 38th Avenue.
Some call for about $8 million to fund the operation of multiple fire stations that have either already closed or are scheduled to close.
When is the last time you indulged in a gondola ride on Lake Merritt?
One of the impacted organizations is SOS Meals on Wheels of Alameda County.
"I think Bill would be very proud," said Jeannine Russell, Bill Russell's widow.
More than 40 firefighters battled the fire.
The National Weather Service flood watch goes into effect at noon on Friday.
Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process and how to find a lender.
Whether they made a difference through their professional lives or through volunteer work, nominations are encouraged.
Oakland crime may have dropped by more than 30% in 2024, but many are still not feeling safe in their communities.
"It's basically consumed me," Terry Lovett said. I do nothing else but try to find out what happened to my child."
The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. outside of 507 55th Street, near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue.
Burglars smashed a box truck into a liquor store in Oakland Wednesday and shortly after plowed another vehicle into a bank, police said.
Two Jefferson Award recipients found themselves in a bind this winter after torrential rains flooded their Oakland gym over the holidays.
"It's New Year's and somebody's family is, you know, mourning for mom, sister, brother, daughter," Jalen Wesley said.
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
"Ceasefire seeks to identify the 250 to 350 people that are driving violence in this city," said Violence Prevention Chief Holly Joshi.
"I would have never ate Christmas dinner if it wasn't for this place. So I appreciate it. Just want to thank them," Rick Britton said.
Officials said as the bus entered the intersection at about 25 mph, a dark-colored passenger vehicle turned left into the adjacent lane.
City leaders said they have found enough money in places that they can move, so they can avoid officially declaring an emergency for now.
How to contact Oakland's Supervisor by 11 a.m. Tuesday to let him know whether you want a progressive DA, or one who is tough on crime.
The sunrise last Thursday sent beams streaking through the sky.
"You've got smaller businesses like this that are not in a commercial building, and they've been in business for, like, twenty years!"
"It happens all the time, you hear gunshots," complained Oakland resident Debra Harper, who was not surprised by the Sunday incidents.
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These photos were taken at an East Bay Regional Park.
It was a busy first day for East Bay Bookstore at 6022 College Ave. in the Rockridge Neighborhood, filled with shoppers and loyal customers.
The city said it is already spending money from its emergency reserves.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
The good news: conditions have improved over the last couple of years.
Marcella Aguirre-Garcia captured this incredible close-up in her Oakland backyard.
"I apologize without reservation for the terrible suffering survivors have endured," said Bishop Michael Barber in a news release.
Marcella Aguirre-Garcia hosts caterpillars that will later transform into monarch butterflies, by planting their native food.
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The DA's office alleges the company continued to accumulate scrap metal despite equipment failures in the days leading up to the fire.
Oakland recently took the top honors for "Best Food City" in the country, according to Conde Nast Traveler.
Crime has been the number one topic in the city of Oakland, and Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a possible recall because of it.
There's a lot of phone banking made from the Bay Area to those swing states.
Thao highlighted crime-reduction strategies, investments and developments in Oakland, as well as progress on the homelessness issues.
The incidents occurred in the same general area and the suspects used similar techniques.