Individual layoff notices went out Thursday to workers who fill 77 full-time city positions, hitting hardest the public works ...

The businesses that got shot up include a smoke shop, a cafe whose owner refused to pay $700 per week for protection, and a ...

The city of Oakland is bracing for massive layoffs next month that could impact dozens of city workers, according to ...

The sheriff's office said it has "a SWAT situation," with an armed barricaded individual "who has already shot someone." ...

The businesses that got shot up include a smoke shop, a cafe whose owner refused to pay $700 per week for protection, and a ...

For years, California’s police commissioners have used the image of stolen cars and shattered windows to demand more crime-fighting resources. Now, fire chiefs are hoping to use the sight of ...

In an interview, Councilmember Carroll Fife expressed disappointment that the reductions had not more proportionately impacted the city’s largest overspender: the Oakland Police Department.

Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.

The City of Oakland is facing a budget deficit ... Additionally, 19 positions are being cut from the Oakland Police Department, though it's unclear if the positions include officers.

Wayne Shaw, brother of legendary Bay Area artist Too Short, was killed Jan. 30 during an attempted robbery at an East Oakland ...

City Hall sources confirmed layoff notices are being drafted for scores of employees to help balance Oakland’s budget.