Parents of Doug Martin file a lawsuit against Oakland following the former NFL player’s death while in custody.
The family of former NFL running back Doug Martin has taken legal action against the city of Oakland, the police department, and the ambulance service, alleging their negligence contributed to his death. In the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Martin’s parents, Leslie and Douglas, claim that police […]
Oakland car break-ins drop significantly, affecting local glass repair businesses
Car break-ins have significantly decreased in Northern California cities, which is great news for vehicle owners but presents challenges for local window repair businesses. According to the Oakland Police Department’s crime dashboard, car burglaries dropped by 37% from May 2026 compared to the same month last year. One local news outlet highlighted this trend. For […]
Oakland reparations committee achieves no results after 5 years
Challenges Persist for Oakland’s Reparations Initiative Five years ago, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) announced ambitious reparations aimed at supporting Black students. Critics, however, argue that the plan has not met its intended outcomes, leaving students facing the same troubling academic hurdles that sparked the initiative initially. The school board adopted a resolution for […]
Video captures driver striking and killing 3 individuals in Oakland crowd.
Newly released footage captures a tragic incident in Auckland where a young driver crashed into a crowd, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries on Saturday night. The video shows the driver speeding down a road and colliding with people and parked vehicles near a liquor store. Witnesses reported that the driver tried to escape […]
Final Gap store in Oakland to close this summer
Gap Closes Last Store in Oakland This summer, Oakland residents will find one less option for khakis and hoodies as Gap shuts down its final retail location at 3277 Lakeshore Drive. The store’s closure aligns with the expiration of its lease, which the company has confirmed. Previously, the Broadway Gap closed back in 2008, and […]
Fremont High School student from Oakland gets offers from 31 colleges
East Oakland Teen’s Academic Triumph A teenager from East Oakland has accomplished an impressive feat by earning a remarkable 4.3 GPA. Dominique Antoine Jr., also known as “Puda,” announced on National College Decision Day, May 1, that he will be attending Louisiana State University after applying to a staggering 31 schools. The senior at Fremont […]
Oakland police shut down ATV and dirt bike takeover on Bay Bridge
Police Stop ATV and Dirt Bike Hijacking on Bay Bridge Authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 77 ATVs and dirt bikes in response to a violent hijacking that disrupted traffic on California’s Bay Bridge, according to police reports. During a press conference, Oakland police detailed their operation, which involved setting up a blockade to manage […]
Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI starts as jury selection kicks off in Oakland.
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the organization has strayed from its original mission, is set to go to trial on Monday, marking the start of jury selection in federal court in Oakland, California. Musk was one of the co-founders of OpenAI back in 2015 but eventually left the group. He later started his own […]
Ex-MLB owner says the ‘shameful’ San Francisco Giants caused the A’s to depart from Oakland
Athletics’ Move to Las Vegas Approaches The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics is on the brink of relocating to Las Vegas, set to make the switch in just two years. This decision has left many loyal fans in Oakland feeling frustrated and heartbroken, particularly given the deteriorating conditions of their home stadium. For […]
Former A’s owner criticizes ‘despicable’ Giants for moving the team from Oakland
Lou Wolf Discusses Athletics’ Exit from Oakland Lou Wolf, the former owner of the Athletics, attributes the team’s exit from Oakland to what he describes as a “sneaky” maneuver by the Giants, a rival MLB team across the bay. In his newly released book, “Moments,” Wolf claims that the Athletics’ relocation after 57 seasons in […]