Libby Schaaf

Governor Newsom visited Black-owned businesses in Oakland hit hard by the pandemic Thursday, and for many the timing offered them a chance to reflect and celebrate the bill signing formally making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Governor Gavin Newsom visited Black-owned businesses in Oakland hit hard by the pandemic Thursday, and for many the timing offered them a chance to reflect and celebrate the bill signing formally making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Thom Jensen reports.

Bay Area leaders took to social media to send messages of excitement as California reopens.

NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and UCSF Dr. Monica Gandhi about what they’re looking forward to ahead of California’s reopening date.

On Monday, Reginald Freeman will be sworn in as Oakland’s 37th fire chief.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf released her 2021-23 budget Friday, a $3.85 billion plan that includes $41 million for homelessness.

Oakland added a fourth crew tasked with cleaning up illegal dumping on the city’s streets, an increasing problem in the past 10 years, city officials said Wednesday.

Several rallies are planned throughout the Bay Area Friday on National Day of Action and Healing in response to attacks against Asian Americans

Several rallies are planned throughout the Bay Area Friday on National Day of Action and Healing in response to attacks against Asian Americans. Pete Suratos reports.

Several rallies are planned throughout the Bay Area Friday on National Day of Action and Healing in response to attacks against Asian Americans. Jean Elle reports.

More financial help could be on the way to families in Alameda County. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will announce a pilot program that’ll send monthly payments to hundreds of families.

Hope and celebration were expressed by state and Bay Area elected leaders following the inauguration of now U.S. President Joseph Biden and Oakland native Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday.

Watch President Joe Biden’s full speech at his Inauguration. Biden preached unity as the United States faces a pandemic, economic issues and a recent attack on democracy.

An artist’s tribute to the memory of Breonna Taylor in Downtown Oakland that was vandalized over the weekend, and left in pieces, has now disappeared.

An artist’s tribute to the memory of Breonna Taylor in Downtown Oakland that was vandalized over the weekend, and left in pieces, has now disappeared. Melissa Colorado reports.

The Democratic Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, addressed the media on Saturday to congratulate Oakland Native Kamala Harris and president-elect Joe Biden on their projected win.

News that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 ripped through the country and the Bay Area, adding uncertainty to both the political and financial markets going forward.

News that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 ripped through the country and the Bay Area, adding uncertainty to both the political and financial markets going forward. Scott Budman reports.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf speaks with Raj Mathai to discuss the city’s current plans ahead of more protests.

Oakland city councilmembers failed late Tuesday night to take millions of dollars in funding away from the city’s police department even though it appears many residents were demanding it.