Shows / Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Oakland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Oakland with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of…
Episodes
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland’s Chicken and Waffles Closing | Oakland News
After 22 years of serving soul food and building community, Oakland’s beloved Chicken and Waffles is closing its doors at the end of August. Founder Derreck…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride Service | Oakland News
Waymo just got the go-ahead to launch its self-driving service across the entire San Francisco Bay Area, with Los Angeles next and San Diego/Sacramento on the…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kennedy High Reopens After Toxic Soil Find | Oakland News
Kennedy High in Richmond is back open — but not everywhere. After toxic PCE chemicals were found buried under the campus during renovations, officials shut it…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Suspected of Starting Store Fire | Oakland News
A Redwood City liquor store fire that killed two men in November 2025 may have been set intentionally by 56-year-old Benigno Nuguid Pare, according to…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Prichard Colón: Champion’s Tragic Legacy | Oakland News
Tragic loss: Former boxing star Prichard Colón, just 33, has died—eleven years after a devastating head injury ended his career. A rising champion with a 16-1…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Flock Safety’s Surveillance Pitch | Oakland News
Flock Safety is arming cops with a slick sales pitch to convince cities to adopt their surveillance tech—complete with Oakland and Richmond case studies…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Surrogate Carries Baby Against Parents' Will | Oakland News
A newborn with a life-threatening heart condition has become the center of a high-stakes legal battle between his biological parents in LA and the surrogate…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Reality Star Accused of Real Estate Scam | Oakland News
Reality TV star Betty Idol, aka Salomes Jackson, is facing felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a $200K real estate scam using fake identities, shell…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Marion Kansas Pays $850K in Journalist Lawsuit | Oakland News
Marion, Kansas, just paid $850,000 to settle a lawsuit from former reporter Phyllis Zorn, who says a police raid on her newspaper violated her First and Fourth…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
The Navajo Code Talkers Legacy | Oakland News
Four hundred Navajo men used their unbreakable native language to create a secret military code during WWII that saved countless lives — and it stayed…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Vandalism at WWII Memorial Sparks Outrage | Oakland News
Vandalism strikes the WWII Memorial with spray paint and soap, leaving a bubbly mess and the chilling message “Clean hands dirty $.” Suspect Melissa L. Farris…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cyclospora Outbreak Traced to Lettuce | Oakland News
A massive Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico is sickening over 9,000 people across 17 states—many cases occurred…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Massage Therapist Guilty on New Sex Crime Charges | Oakland News
Massage therapist Guosheng Chen, already convicted of sexual battery in 2023, just received a fresh guilty verdict for multiple sex crimes committed during a…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland’s Shuttle and Housing Crisis | Oakland News
Oakland’s new free downtown shuttle aims to unite neighborhoods along Broadway, while a major East Bay nonprofit, EBALDC, faces a seismic shift—laying off 80…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tyler Duckworth Remembered | Oakland News
Tyler Duckworth, beloved star of MTV’s “The Challenge” and “The Real World: Key West,” has died at 44 after being found unresponsive at home. Known for winning…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Teacher Pay Boosted by Local Donor | Oakland News
A local resident stunned the Ross Valley School District by donating a cool $1 million—split evenly among all 100 teachers, giving each one over $9,000…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Stalking Case | Oakland News
Luigi Mangione, 28, just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—right outside a…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Luigi Mangione Prepares to Plead Guilty | Oakland News
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, is now ready to plead guilty — a dramatic U-turn from his earlier…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
SF to Host 2028 MLB All-Star Game | Oakland News
San Francisco is set to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park — a major milestone as it marks the fourth time the city has welcomed baseball’s…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
San Francisco to Host 2028 All-Star Game | Oakland News
San Francisco is set to host the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2028 at Oracle Park, marking its first time since 2007 and kicking off a full week of…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Isabelle Johnson Arrested in Coulthart Murder | Oakland News
Isabelle Johnson, dubbed a “master manipulator,” has been arrested in the shocking murder of 43-year-old Jason Christopher Coulthart—whose body was found in a…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Belmont Power Outage Update | Oakland News
Power outage hits Belmont—nearly 4,600 PG&E customers plunged into darkness just before 5:30 AM, affecting Central, Notre Dame, and Cipriani. Crews are on the…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Missing Man in Bay Area Triggers Silver Alert | Oakland News
A Silver Alert is active for William Marquardt, last seen Thursday evening in Colma near Collins Ave and El Camino Real. He’s 5’10”, 210 lbs, with gray hair…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Training Camp Superlatives and Surprises | Oakland News
Training camp is heating up with wild superlatives, big battles, and high stakes across the NFL. The Rams bring star power to their defense but face a tough…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Next Wave of NBA Hall of Famers | Oakland News
This year’s Hall of Fame class shines with WNBA legends Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Chamique Holdsclaw, while Amar’e Stoudemire becomes the lone NBA…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
United Flight Aborts Takeoff After Tire Blowout | Oakland News
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 blew two tires on takeoff from Chicago O’Hare, forcing an emergency abort—thankfully with zero injuries among 167 people on…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
College Football’s New Power Rankings | Oakland News
College football’s power structure is crumbling as new contenders rise and old giants stumble—Indiana’s surprise ascent, Georgia’s trust issues, and LSU’s…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Giants vs Rockies: Home Turf Battle | Oakland News
Giants vs. Rockies: A Battle of Struggles and Resilience as Both Teams Face Injury Depleted Rosters and Recent Skids, with the Giants Looking to Turn Things…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Athletics vs Rangers Pitcher’s Duel | Oakland News
The Athletics are desperate to snap a three-game losing streak against the Rangers in a pivotal matchup that could shift momentum. Struggling at home with a…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Flock Safety Under Fire Over Police Misuse | Oakland News
Flock Safety’s license plate camera network is under fire after reports of law enforcement misusing the system—including alleged stalking—prompting CEO…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cable Cars at Risk in SF | Oakland News
San Francisco’s beloved cable cars are on the brink, with the SFMTA eyeing a $300M deficit and considering cutting three iconic lines plus the F Market…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mendoza Shines in Debut | Oakland News
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza made his preseason debut against the Cardinals, throwing a six-yard TD to Jack Bech and finishing 10-of-16 for 97 yards —…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Vendors Fight City’s Vending Crackdown | Oakland News
Oakland street vendors are caught in a heated standoff with city officials as enforcement ramps up against unpermitted vending—confiscating and even destroying…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Crash Claims Fairfield Couple | Oakland News
A heartbreaking crash on Neitzel Road in Fairfield claimed the lives of Darla and Bill Taggart, a married couple, just before 5:40 PM Saturday. Both were…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Burger King in San Jose Goes Up in Smoke | Oakland News
A Burger King in San Jose went up in flames early Thursday morning, with firefighters arriving at 5:15 AM and containing the blaze by 6:31 AM. The roof was…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tupac Trial Finally Begins in Vegas | Oakland News
After 30 years, the Tupac Shakur murder trial finally kicks off in Las Vegas — with Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the last living person in the car during the fatal…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Death Near Police Station | Oakland News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Saturday night when 24-year-old Maribel Matias was struck and killed by a vehicle right in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church —…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Momeni’s Racial Bias Appeal | Oakland News
Nima Momeni, convicted of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, is returning to court with a bold new defense: racial bias tainted his trial. His legal team filed…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland Pride Moves to August | Oakland News
Oakland Pride is back bigger and bolder this year, moving its celebration to August 16th with a full-day festival starting at 10:30 AM with a parade down 21st…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Swimmer Crosses Golden Gate Bridge | Oakland News
Catherine Breed just swam under the Golden Gate Bridge—marking a major milestone in her epic, nine-month, 900-mile solo swim along California’s coast, starting…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Suisun City Fire Displaces Eight Families | Oakland News
A major fire erupted Wednesday night in Suisun City, engulfing three apartment buildings and displacing eight families. Nearly 40 firefighters battled the…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Body Cam Reveals Fatal Oakland Shooting | Oakland News
Body cam footage from a fatal Oakland police shooting shows a 43-year-old man armed with homemade spears refusing to disarm near a homeless encampment…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
PG&E Pays $22M After Mosquito Fire | Oakland News
PG&E’s slapped with a $22 million tab for the deadly 2022 Mosquito Fire—$21 million goes straight to California’s General Fund, while $1 million funds an…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland Icon Chicken & Waffles Closes | Oakland News
Oakland’s beloved Home of Chicken & Waffles is closing its doors for good at the end of August after 20 years as a Jack London Square staple, serving up soul…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
FSU Scholarship Probe Sparks Civil Rights Debate | Oakland News
Florida State University is under federal investigation over 32 scholarships allegedly discriminating based on race or sex, after a civil rights complaint…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Surrogate vs. Parents in Legal Battle | Oakland News
A Texas hospital is now the epicenter of a high-stakes legal and emotional battle after a surrogate gave birth to a baby with a critical heart defect —…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Two Burned Civilians Amid Bug Fire Chaos | Oakland News
Two civilians suffered horrific burns near the raging Bug Fire, straddling California and Nevada, and were airlifted to UC Davis Burn Center—details about…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jury Selected in Tupac Murder Trial | Oakland News
Jury selection is complete in the high-stakes trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Six men and ten women…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Brookstone Fire Pits Recalled for Safety Risk | Oakland News
Nearly 50,000 Brookstone tabletop fire pits are being recalled after reports of uncontrolled flames causing serious burns — including second and third-degree…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kirkland Chocolate Chips Are Back | Oakland News
Costco’s beloved Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips are back after a two-year absence, reigniting bakers’ joy and sparking online frenzy. Pulled in…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Big Sur Fire Rages Amid Dry Terrain | Oakland News
Big Sur’s Timber Fire has exploded to over 4,000 acres and just 7% contained, with rugged terrain and bone-dry conditions making it a nightmare for…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Teen Arrested for Threatening School Video | Oakland News
An 18-year-old former student from Latitude High in Oakland, Mercury Hayes, is facing felony charges after allegedly making a threatening video that included…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NBA 2026-27 Season Unveiled | Oakland News
The NBA’s 2026-27 season kicks off with fireworks: Knicks raise their banner against LeBron and Jaylen Brown’s new-look 76ers, while Celtics, Pistons, Thunder…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ryanair Plane Nearly Lost Passenger | Oakland News
A Ryanair flight from Greece suffered a harrowing mid-air emergency when a fan blade broke off, shattered a window, and nearly sucked a 61-year-old passenger…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bodycam Shows Knife Attack on Officers | Oakland News
Oakland PD releases chilling bodycam footage of a July 13 shooting involving a man armed with two knife-tipped pipes, who lunged at officers after allegedly…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
USS Lincoln Struggles as George Washington Deploys | Oakland News
The USS George Washington is en route to the Middle East, poised to relieve the overstretched USS Abraham Lincoln—now stuck on a 240-day deployment amid supply…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Oakland's Sidewalk Bill: $54M in Payouts | Oakland News
Oakland’s pouring millions into settling claims tied to crumbling sidewalks and potholes—nearly $54 million over 16 years, plus $300,000 more in administrative…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Crash Near Concord Safeway | Oakland News
Fatal Crash Near Concord Safeway | Oakland News
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bay Area Meth King Caught in Mexico | Oakland News
A Bay Area man, Julio Palafox, 34, is facing federal charges for trafficking hundreds of pounds of meth, allegedly orchestrated from Mexico’s Yahualica…
- Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ex-Con Freed Days Before Murder | Oakland News
A 36-year-old man, Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing 68-year-old Todd Stewart to death while attempting a home break-in…