Dominic Antoine Jr. is headed to Louisiana State University after getting accepted into every college he applied to. The Fremont High School senior, who goes by “Pooda,” announced on National College Decision Day that he plans to attend Louisiana State University on a biology pre-med track. “Stepping into a new chapter with purpose, discipline, and … Read more
OAKLAND, CA– Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland arrived in San Diego more than an hour later Thursday after an unusual passenger — a humanoid robot — caused a runway delay. The 70-pound robot, named Bebop, was traveling for work when it became the focus of questions and safety checks before departure. Before … Read more
OAKLAND, NJ — A New Jersey family says they share their home with a mother bear and her four cubs who live directly under their house. On Tuesday, the entire bear family finally appeared after months in the burrow. One little cub even needed a quick rescue after getting stuck. “They were living here because … Read more
OAKLAND, CA– Oakland, Calif., will honor its newest hometown heroine, gold medalist Alyssa Liu, with a big celebration and rally Thursday afternoon. Thousands of people are expected to come to the rally this afternoon outside City Hall, where crews have been working all week to set the stage. Oakland will host a march and celebration … Read more
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRONA) – Colored pants worn by a protester helped FBI agents figure out who was behind the wheel of a U-Haul truck that sped directly toward a line of U.S. Coast Guard officers in Oakland before the officers shot the driver, investigators said. The shooting occurred during an anti-ICE protest. The FBI and … Read more
(KRON) – The suspect or suspects who broke into the Oakland, California, museum’s off-site warehouse and stole more than 1,000 items from the museum’s collection likely did so as a crime of opportunity rather than as a targeted robbery, the museum said in a statement Friday. “There is no indication that the perpetrators specifically identified … Read more
(KRON) – An Oakland man allegedly involved in a courier scam was arrested Thursday after a sting operation conducted by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. Juvenile found with stolen, loaded firearm and unsecured infant during vehicle stop: ACPD SCSO said it has received several reports in recent weeks of residents being targeted by a scam … Read more
(KRON) – The Oakland Zoo is celebrating Halloween by giving its animals seasonal pumpkins to eat and play with. “The way animals react to pumpkins really depends on what interests them and their diet,” Oakland Zoo said. “For example, chimpanzees enjoy smashing pumpkins, sun bears love to break them open and enjoy the delicious taste … Read more
(KRON) – A museum’s historical artifacts were among more than 1,000 items stolen during an October heist in Oakland. FBI agents and Oakland Police Department investigators are trying to identify the thieves and track down the stolen artifacts, which include carved ivory tusks, Native American jewelry and historical photographs. Police said the theft occurred around … Read more
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRONA) – Everett and Jones Barbecue, a well-known black-owned restaurant in Oakland, was broken into early Saturday morning, the fifth such incident since 2023. Hundreds wait hours for limited-time In-N-Out pop-up in Korea: reports The break-in occurred at approximately 4 a.m. when three masked men entered the restaurant on MacArthur Street. Despite causing … Read more