1st United Credit Union is Collecting Supplies for Local Schools

Donations accepted until end of year

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Rockridge

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Bomb Threat; Boat Pirates; Mall Brawl: Oakland, East Bay Crime Log

Help sought for woman missing for more than two years, fatal shootings and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

1st United Credit Union Named a 2023 Greater Bay Area Top Workplace

This is the fifth consecutive year the Credit Union has been honored.

Oakland Unified School District Students, Families Excited As Classes Resume

"On the initial day, kids often feel a bit unsure until they settle back into the classroom, but he's thrilled," Alvarez said.

Oakland Residents Living Near Rail Line Beset By Trash Dumping, Vehicle Fires

A video taken on July 19 shared with KPIX shows thieves removing tires and other parts inside a red truck.

Frustrated Oaklanders Confront Alameda County DA Over Surge In Crime

Price told the crowd, "Some people want to hear it." That drew shouts from the audience "No! address the issue!"

Pregnant Woman Injured In Overnight Shooting In Oakland

The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Both the female and her unborn baby were listed in stable condition.

Oakland Sees Uptick In Car Thefts In Typically Quiet Areas

"I grew up in Oakland. I've been here my whole life. And it was not ever like this before," says Marvis, an Oakland native.

Oakland Native's Nonprofit Helping Children Who Struggle Reading At Grade Level

Long before she became a school teacher, principal or nonprofit founder, Sabrina "Bri" Moore was hiding a secret.

3 Dead In Oakland Shootings

The shootings early Wednesday happened in 2 separate locations.

Fireworks Near Me: Oakland July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Oakland and the East Bay.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Ousts Former Judge From City's Police Commission

Two factions have developed on the commission, prompting demands for resignations from both sides.

Hire A Rockridge Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Photos Of Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Released By Police: $10K Reward

A 58-year-old woman was hit as she walked in a crosswalk.

$10K Reward: Photos Related To Oakland Homicide Released

Police and CrimeStoppers are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Rockridge Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

ATM Robberies On The Rise In Oakland

In some cases, a person uses the ATM and then is followed home or to another location and is robbed of their belongings.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Near Oakland

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in Oakland & around East Bay.

Alameda County Judge Unharmed After Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Oakland

Oakland police and sheriff's deputies are investigating. No one was in custody as of Thursday afternoon, Modeste said.

6 Boys, 3 Girls —​ Ages 12 To 17 —​ Arrested For Robbery: Police

They are accused of at least 35 robberies.

4 Injured In Separate Oakland Shootings Saturday

Four shootings happened in just over an hour early Saturday. Detectives are still looking for leads in each case.

Striking Oakland Teachers Reach Tentative Agreements As Talks Continue

Teachers are seeking better pay, better facilities and new efforts to address homelessness and environmental issues.

Oakland Teachers Vote To Authorize Strike

The Oakland Education Association said 87% of their teachers turned out for the online vote; 87% voted to authorize a strike.

Oakland Teachers Union Opens Vote On Strike Authorization

If the strike happens, students at Oakland Technical High School will surely feel the effects.

Nonprofit Encourages Black Youths To Become Doctors Practicing Medicine With Summit

The summit consisted of a full day of hands-on activities with Black doctors sharing their journey, mentorship, and lessons in healthcare.

Oakland Hosts Community Clean-Ups At 7 City Parks Ahead Of Earth Day

Lizama, who maintains parks in East Oakland, was one of the dozens of city workers who took part in the cleanups.

Small Oakland Landlord Stands To Lose Everything; Tenant Fails To Pay Rent For 3 Years

"I'm back due some rent... $56,000 over the last three years from my tenant," said landlord John Williams.

Oakland Acknowledges Ransomware Attack Has Worsened With Massive New Release Of Personal Info

The data is accessible by anyone with custom software created for darknet websites.

Easter Events In Oakland: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Oakland & throughout the East Bay.

NBA Great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Meets With Championship Oakland High School Basketball Teams

Abdul-Jabbar took team photos with the Oakland Tech varsity girls' basketball team – who won their third consecutive state title.

Oakland Teachers Stage Walkout Over Ongoing Contract Negotiations

Shortly after 7 a.m. outside Skyline High School, a handful of teachers could be seen picketing with signs.

Fight Near Oakland Middle School May Have Involved Multiple Individuals With Firearms

Arriving officers learned that several individuals were involved in a physical altercation at the location.

Oakland Police: Attempted Robbery Suspect Dies After Crashing Into Pole

Two suspects were trying to take items from a car, but the vehicle's owner spotted them and tried to get his belongings back.

1st United is an Official Food Bank Donation Spot

Drop off donations for Alameda County Community Food bank at 1st United branches all year.

'All Night Long'; Oakland Installs Barriers In Neighborhood Victimized By Brazen Prostitution

On Saturday, Oakland Department of Transportation workers installed traffic diverters on East 15th Street to try to stop prostitution.

Dating App Robbery + Fatal Crashes: East Bay Crime News

A mother and son walking to school were hit by a car; an East Bay scuba diver dies; police say they arrested a gang member with a ghost gun.

Chief Armstrong's Leave Is Latest Twist In Troubled Oakland Police Department History

The department had made great improvements in meeting the court-mandated reforms. Now new allegations may set OPD back again.

Oakland Police Arrest Suspect Who Allegedly Stabbed Two Women, One Fatally

Police did not identify the victim or provide any information regarding her condition.

Oakland School Board Reverses Decision To Shutter Schools

State educators and Oakland Unified said the district had way too many schools after losing 15,000 students in the last 20 years.