Mayor Thao is a disgrace and the condition of Oakland is appalling.
The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners unanimously voted this week to change the name of Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, infuriating San Francisco officials who promised to sue over the decision. The name change will be finalized if approved in a second vote May 9. "I’m very pleased with today’s unanimous board approval, especially as a proud Oaklander myself who wants to enhance economic activity and local jobs for Oakland," Danny Wan,...
(KRON) – A pro-Palestine protest is reportedly blocking all northbound Interstate 880 at Fifth Avenue in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol. Seven protesters are locked to si
Gunshots are reported at several sideshow locations early Sunday morning.
Gunshots were reported at multiple sideshows across Oakland early Sunday, turning major intersections into unruly scenes, police said. The sideshows were reported around 2 a.m. at several locations, including the intersections of Claremont and College avenues, Alcatraz and Telegraph avenues, Derby Avenue and East 12th Street, and Mandela Parkway and 7th Street, police said. It was unclear whether the sideshows occurred at the same time or back to back. The vehicles and spectators at the...
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Topeka police responded to a shooting in the Oakland neighborhood Monday night. A press release from the Topeka Police Department says officers responded to the 900 block of NE Wabash Avenue just before 8 p.m. The release says two people were found with gunshot wounds, and were taken to the hospital. One []
On a recent Friday at the Old Oakland Farmers’ Market, one stall kept people lingering for longer than usual among the rows of vendors offering produce and food. At a table decorated with a large zoning map and a wooden outline of Oakland’s skyscrapers, those who stopped weren’t there to buy but to share their…
No injuries were reported in the incident Monday night.
The Athletics have historically low attendance through their first 13 home games in what looks like their final season playing in Oakland.
The city of San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that plans to rename the airport would infringe on its trademark and “cause confusion.” San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a federal lawsuit Thursday after the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners approved a plan to rename the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO >> San Francisco on Thursday sued Oakland after officials there voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, saying the change will cause confusion and is already affecting its airport financially.
Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! The A’s gave up a 2-1 lead in the sixth last night and dropped a second straight to St. Louis. That loss clinched the series for the Cards and ended the A’s series win streak at three. Hopefully a sweep will be averted today. AN’s Garrett Spain continues his terrific coverage of A’s prospects and minor league affiliates. Check out yesterday’s latest installment, which highlights Texas League Pitcher of the Week Ryan Cusick. Every action causes a reaction, which...