Triple-shooting on Oakland street, police say
Oakland police are investigating after three people were shot in the same area Saturday night.
Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
Oakland sees nearly 30% drop in homicides
Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating the city's 69th homicide this year, which they noted was tragic, but a nearly 30% drop from last year at the same time.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Oakland has installed 100 license plate readers so far
Oakland police said on Thursday that its new license plate reader system is leading to the arrests of violent suspects.
Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo
The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies.
Witness says OPD officer crashed his truck in Oakland, he says otherwise
Another Oakland cop is in hot water after witnesses say they saw him behind the wheel of a vehicle that he reported stolen.
East Oakland shooting leaves 1 man dead, stray bullet hits window of a child's bedroom
Frequent shootings in one East Oakland neighborhood near the San Leandro border have kept neighbors feeling fearful and frustrated.
Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.
No charges for Oakland police officer linked to Antioch grow house
No charges are being filed against an Oakland police officer as new details surfaced when state agents conducted an illegal grow house operation in Antioch at a home that he owns, KTVU has learned.
Oakland unveils new dispatch system in hopes of reducing 911 response times
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday announced the city is now equipped with an updated computer-aided dispatch system that replaces one that's two decades old.
OPD officer on leave after reports of an illegal pot grow at his Antioch residence
A raid of an Antioch home in April of this year left many homeowners on the street with tons of questions, particularly as more than 80 pounds of marijuana were removed from the residence.
Retail theft sting's success hailed by Oakland, state leaders
*22 suspects arrested *Large, state-wide theft ring *Case not connected to murder of Oakland officer
Tuan Le: Charges dismissed against man held in officer's killing
One of the defendants charged in the case of an Oakland police officer killed during a botched burglary at a cannabis dispensary has had all charges against him dismissed.
Oakland Police Chief: expect 'huge surge' in crackdown on sex trafficking
Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.
Oakland police respond to fatal shooting at 25th Ave. and International Blvd.
Oakland police are responding to an unfolding crime scene at 25th Avenue and International Boulevard where a shooting happened on Tuesday.