Oakland Local News

Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums this week called on the federal government for financial assistance to help the Port of Oakland lower emissions from diesel trucks at its terminals. More

Oakland police this morning are investigating a shooting that killed one person, an Alameda County coroner's deputy said. More

An unidentified male was killed and seven people wounded early today in a shooting outside an East Oakland liquor store, police said. More

Happy 4th of July . This is a popular piece I posted a few weeks back, and decided to run it again today, given the fact that the hot dog remains one of the most beloved, guilty pleasures, and millions will be consumed on this holiday. More

He filed a motion to intervene in Alameda County Superior Court in a suit that was initially filed by the nonprofit group Public Advocates on October 17, 2006. More

Purchase of open space is moving forward on two fronts. The East Bay Regional Park District approved purchase of the second phase of the Tyler Ranch on Pleasanton Ridge. More

Two people have been struck and killed by the same Amtrak train, one in Berkeley and the other about two hours later in Oakland. More

The first incident occurred at 12:20 p.m. just north of the Berkeley Amtrak, said Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole. More

With millions of fans worldwide mourning the death of Michael Jackson, the Alameda County Fair joined in Friday by showcasing a mild thriller of a children's ride that the pop icon himself rode at his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County. More

Two people have been struck and killed by the same Amtrak train, one in Berkeley and the other about two hours later in Oakland. More