Former Oakland, California, Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in November, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges. In addition to Thao, the Justice Department ...

Shomik Mukherjee is a reporter covering Oakland who can be reached via call or text at 510-905-5495, or via email at shomik@bayareanewsgroup.com. Originally Published: January 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM PST ...

Newsom ramped up police presence in Oakland in February with the deployment of 120 California Highway Patrol officers to the city under a state law enforcement campaign targeting an uptick in ...

Voters in Northern California will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County Dist. Atty. Pamela Price.

The California Hotel in Oakland, one of the East Bay’s most recognizable landmarks, has seen better days. Most know the historic building in West Oakland by its enormous rooftop sign, which ...

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Oakland fire burns homes, sends residents fleeing amid gusty California winds Eduardo Cuevas USA TODAY 0:00 ...