How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Four candidates for Oakland police chief vacancy address public at forum
The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list.
The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list.
Oakland police investigate shooting that left 1 injured
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Oakland Thursday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Oakland Thursday afternoon.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in police chief forum
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in Thursday's police commission community forum to discuss the new list of police chief candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in Thursday's police commission community forum to discuss the new list of police chief candidates.
Oakland Police Commission unveils new list of police chief candidates
The Oakland Police Commission unveiled a new slate of candidates for the city's next police chief on Tuesday after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected the commission's initial picks.
The Oakland Police Commission unveiled a new slate of candidates for the city's next police chief on Tuesday after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected the commission's initial picks.
Police seek help in locating 'at-risk' 68-year-old Oakland woman
Oakland police on Tuesday asked the public's help in the search for a 68-year-old woman.
Oakland police on Tuesday asked the public's help in the search for a 68-year-old woman.
Oakland considering deleting police personnel records after 20 years
The Oakland City Council is considering a request by the city clerk to retain police personnel records for a total of 20 years, and after that, they would be destroyed and purged.
The Oakland City Council is considering a request by the city clerk to retain police personnel records for a total of 20 years, and after that, they would be destroyed and purged.
Anti-Israel, pro-Hamas graffiti found at Lake Merritt in Oakland prompts hate crime investigation
Oakland police were investigating graffiti sprawled in an area at Lake Merritt as a hate crime.
Oakland police were investigating graffiti sprawled in an area at Lake Merritt as a hate crime.
Oakland police officer arrested on DUI after allegedly crashing Tesla into CHP cruiser
An off-duty Oakland police officer was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving under the influence. KTVU has learned he crashed his Tesla into a California Highway Patrol car on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.
An off-duty Oakland police officer was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving under the influence. KTVU has learned he crashed his Tesla into a California Highway Patrol car on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.
Probationary Oakland police officer fired for posting racist content on social media identified
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.
Oakland police seek Lexus with distinctive damage following homicide
Oakland police on Thursday released two photos of a Lexus they say is somehow connected to the shooting death of a person last month.
Oakland police on Thursday released two photos of a Lexus they say is somehow connected to the shooting death of a person last month.
Mayor says Oakland 911 is improving with more dispatchers and shorter wait times
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
Body found floating in water: Oakland police
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Oakland police sergeant in custody on domestic violence charge
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Thieves drag stolen ATM down a road in Oakland, police make 1 arrest
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Federal judge 'concerned' with how long it's taking to hire new Oakland police chief
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Officer Tuan Le murder suspects plead not guilty
The three defendants charged with the murder of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
The three defendants charged with the murder of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
Oakland mayor pushes to resurrect Ceasefire program
Oakland's mayor is pushing to resurrect the city's successful Ceasefire program, which supporters credit with helping reduce homicides by nearly half during its heyday.
Oakland's mayor is pushing to resurrect the city's successful Ceasefire program, which supporters credit with helping reduce homicides by nearly half during its heyday.
At least 150 vehicles reported in Oakland sideshow amid stepped up holiday enforcement
Oakland police said it responded to a report of a large sideshow gathering involving upwards of 150 vehicles on Sunday, amid warnings that police would step up enforcement over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Oakland police said it responded to a report of a large sideshow gathering involving upwards of 150 vehicles on Sunday, amid warnings that police would step up enforcement over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.