The Latest Breaking News from Oakland

Some people are shocked when they learn that Leila Mottley is still a teenager. Their shock comes as no surprise to her: "I expect it at this point."

Oprah Winfrey has chosen 19-year-old Leila Mottley’s “Nightcrawling,” a debut novel about a young Black woman from East Oakland and her battles with poverty, racism and the police, for next book club pick

This chilling tale of power and corruption, based on a true crime involving brutality in the Oakland police department, announces a bold new voice

California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Just moments away from a satisfying victory Wednesday, the Athletics instead took another gut punch in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros at the Coliseum.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Paul Blackburn has been the Athletics’ most consistent starting pitcher this season, but even he couldn’t prevent a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros Monday at the Coliseum.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jed Lowrie singled home Cristian Pache with two out in the ninth inning Sunday as the Athletics avoided a four-game sweep with a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers before a crowd of 8,342 at the Coliseum.

NEW YORK — Now that we don’t have the Wilpons to kick around anymore, for the first time in a long time New York baseball fans can be thankful for two of the most committed owners in the sport in Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner. If only this was the…

OAKLAND, Calif. — After Taylor Hearn failed to get past the fifth inning in a loss to Houston last start, Rangers manager Chris Woodward challenged him. He wanted Hearn to take the next step in his development and find a killer instinct that would allow him to stay in games…