Oakland

On Wednesday, the spotlight was on a contest for those who think they’re a ringer for one of Oakland’s favorite daughters, movie star Zendaya.

One person died after being attacked by three dogs Sunday afternoon in Oakland. Now, the victim’s family is speaking out.

Chicken and beef parts spilled off a truck on Interstate 880 in Oakland, causing a huge traffic backup during the Friday evening commute, according the California Highway Patrol.

A beloved Oakland chef is seeing increase support from the community as he undergoes cancer treatment.

One Oakland high schooler is racking in the college acceptance letters and scholarships. Velena Jones reports.

Some frustrated Oakland business owners are warning the city they will stop paying taxes until the city starts providing them safer neighborhoods to operate in.

A Berkeley woman is asking for the public’s help after her family dog was stolen out of her car in Oakland Thursday afternoon. 

Christmas is coming early for a longtime Oakland resident.

People gathered at two events at the Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland Saturday to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre. 

Friday night, the Oakland Zoo kicked off the fourth year of its holiday signature event: Glowfari.

Is this the beginning of the end for the Oakland A’s in the Bay Area?

With industrywide staffing shortages, 911 answering times quadrupling mandated standards and more people saying they’re losing trust in their city’s ability to respond to emergency, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit took a closer look at state and federal oversight of 911 centers.

Video posted this week on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows a new billboard ad outside the Oakland Coliseum: in large letters, white against an all-green background, it reads, “Sell.”

Hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome is no easy feat, even for the youngest and healthiest. Imagine being in your 90s and making it to the top of the majestic peak.