Oakland 911 disruption: Police probe potential criminal act as emergency lines fail
Phone service was restored Friday morning in Oakland, after the 911 system went down, possibly due to vandalism of copper wiring, officials reported.
Phone service was restored Friday morning in Oakland, after the 911 system went down, possibly due to vandalism of copper wiring, officials reported.
Oakland homicides and shootings reach historic lows
The number of homicides and shootings in Oakland is at historic lows, Oakland Police Chief James Beere said on Thursday.
The number of homicides and shootings in Oakland is at historic lows, Oakland Police Chief James Beere said on Thursday.
Sister of reality TV personality charged in connection to her death in Oakland
Charges have been filed in the case of a reality TV personality who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland over the weekend.
Charges have been filed in the case of a reality TV personality who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland over the weekend.
Stabbing at Highland Hospital's ER waiting area brings up security concerns
A man who says he was stabbed four times while helping an injured friend inside Oakland’s Highland Hospital emergency room is questioning how an attacker managed to bring a knife into the facility.
A man who says he was stabbed four times while helping an injured friend inside Oakland’s Highland Hospital emergency room is questioning how an attacker managed to bring a knife into the facility.
Judge ends federal oversight over Oakland PD after 23 years, longest in US history
A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.
A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.
Judge ends federal oversight over Oakland PD after 23 years
A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.
A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.
Will OPD oversight last one more year? Judge to decide
Federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department could end on Tuesday afternoon, or, it possibly could last one more year.
Federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department could end on Tuesday afternoon, or, it possibly could last one more year.
Oakland leaders call for end to 23-year federal police oversight
A broad coalition of Oakland community leaders on Wednesday called for an end to more than two decades of federal oversight of the city's police department, arguing the city can handle matters on its own.
A broad coalition of Oakland community leaders on Wednesday called for an end to more than two decades of federal oversight of the city's police department, arguing the city can handle matters on its own.
Feds: 2 Oakland police officers faked helicopter pilot certifications
Two Oakland police officers allegedly faked some FAA helicopter pilot certifications, prompting the police chief on Thursday to post a message on Instagram, saying he is working with federal authorities to cooperate with the case.
Two Oakland police officers allegedly faked some FAA helicopter pilot certifications, prompting the police chief on Thursday to post a message on Instagram, saying he is working with federal authorities to cooperate with the case.
Oakland police sergeant accused of collecting $38K in alleged time-card fraud
An Oakland police sergeant and 21-year veteran of the force has been charged with grand theft after investigators alleged he fraudulently collected more than $38,000 in pay over two years.
An Oakland police sergeant and 21-year veteran of the force has been charged with grand theft after investigators alleged he fraudulently collected more than $38,000 in pay over two years.
Oakland stabbing suspect in custody after an apparent spree that killed 1
A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland Monday night after an apparent spree that killed one person and injured four others. Oakland police say there are multiple crime scenes.
A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland Monday night after an apparent spree that killed one person and injured four others. Oakland police say there are multiple crime scenes.
Oakland pays $17M for death following police 'ghost chase'
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
Body cam: Oakland police kill man with makeshift spears
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
Happy tears: Young Oakland man is surprised with a work van and tools for his new business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in
City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.
City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old son
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Oakland police investigating after a man was shot and killed near Lake Merritt
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
Woman arrested for selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt, police say
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Oakland police chief with an update on a 'critical incident'
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.