It's not crime policy or politicians that will save Oakland. It's little men with white beards and pointy hats. An army of gnomes have fanned through the heart of the city, bringing joy and wonderment ...

The hand-painted portraits on 6-inch blocks of wood began going up last year in an apparent effort to brighten up the blue-collar California city. There are currently more than 2,000 of the images on ...

OAKLAND, Calif. – Small paintings of gnomes that have popped up on utility poles have become a community sensation in Oakland, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to say Tuesday that it will keep ...