Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches

Experts say the low rate is due to program that identifies people who are most likely to get pulled into gang violence and ...

Oakland officers fatally shoot man who was reportedly threatening people with gun, police say

An investigation is underway in East Oakland after officers shot and killed a man who was allegedly threatening people with a ...

Oakland’s radical scheme to cut gang violence with life coaches, not prison

The California city of Oakland has driven homicides to historic lows by offering services including life coaches to people ...
KTVU

Oakland speed cameras issuing tickets: grace period over

Oakland has 18 speed cameras. Tickets will be issued Monday for those driving faster than 11 mph past the speed limit. Fines start at $50. Low-income drivers may qualify for a discount, and ...

Oakland Trader Joe's could be demolished to build high-rises for senior living

A real estate company has submitted a proposal to replace a Trader Joe's in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood with 25 and ...
KRON4 News

Oakland school board member warns teacher pay raises will worsen financial crisis

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A member of the Oakland school board says there is no way the cash-strapped district can afford the teacher pay raises approved last week. “This grows our deficit to an ...

Oakland cop charged with misdemeanor for alleged misuse of law enforcement database

An Oakland patrol officer has been charged with two misdemeanors for allegedly using a controlled law enforcement database ...
247Sports

Elite 11 Oakland: Coveted QB Dane Weber shines as top performer

Chaparral quarterback Dane Weber took home a ticket to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals with a stellar showing at the Oakland ...