Photo of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

Oakland Mayor’s Home Vandalized, Spray-Painted

OAKLAND — Police were investigating after vandals targeted the home of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, spray-painting messages about defunding the police on the garage door, stone wall and sidewalk, authorities said. Witnesses say 30 to 40 people dressed in bla...
Photo of women standing outside a vacant house in Oakland, Ca.

Homeless Women Who Took Over California Home Gain Support

OAKLAND — Some California lawmakers said they support a group of homeless women who have been illegally living in a vacant three-bedroom house since November, partly to protest real estate speculators who drive up housing costs in the pricey San Francisco Bay ...
Photo of a general view at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum during the second half of an NFL football game

Raiders Close out Oakland Tenure With Late-Game Collapse

OAKLAND — Derek Carr's last-second desperation heave fell to the turf in the end zone and the fans at the Oakland Coliseum went silent. "I'm still emotional and angry about it. There are a few plays out there we left. There's nothing I can say right now tha...