Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Oakland.
Oakland Uber driver arrested, accused of kidnapping and intending to rape passengers
An East Bay Uber driver has been arrested following allegations that he kidnapped two separate passengers and demanded sex from them. One woman ordered a car to go to work at 5:30 a.m. on the morning of May 2.
Read the full story on SFGATE.
All lanes of wb I-580 connector to wb I-80 closed due to big rig fire
All lanes of the westbound Interstate Highway 580 to westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland are currently blocked to a big rig that is on fire, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Read the full story on SFGATE.
Port commissioners unanimously approve possible waterfront ballpark deal for Oakland A's
The Board of Port Commissioners have unanimously approved terms for a possible waterfront ballpark at Howard Terminal for the Oakland A's.
Read the full story on KRON 4 News.
A 6-year-old and his mom were killed crossing the street. This Oakland community wants safety.
On April 13, a Mercedes slammed into a family crossing the street in East Oakland. A 6-year-old and his mother were both killed.
Read the full story on KALW.
Mariners come up all aces against Oakland A’s for two-game sweep
The Mariners seem to have found the cure for what has ailed them the past few weeks: Playing the Oakland A's.
Read the full story on The Seattle Times.
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