Revolving door of Oakland top cops showcases department's instability

When news broke this week that the chief of the Oakland Police Department was placed on administrative leave, it may have come as a surprise to some, but the department's top-cop position has had a problematic history. 

What's next for Oakland now that police chief has been put on administrative leave

OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong has been placed on administrative leave. But who has power over hiring and firing the police chief in Oakland is a tricky situation.

BART police arrest suspect wanted in attempted Oakland rape

Oakland police reported Wednesday that a suspect wanted in an attempted rape case was arrested by BART police.

OPD mishandles sergeant's hit-and-run and discharge of gun in elevator, investigation finds

The Oakland Police Department's quest to end years of federal oversight could be set back by a new report that's uncovered additional misconduct in the department's ranks. 

Oakland police chief on administrative leave following scathing report

Oakland's police chief was put on paid administrative leave Thursday, one day after a scathing report pointed fingers at him for mishandling two department investigations.

Arrest made in Oakland for Hayward shooting

Authorities arrested a suspect in Hayward's Sunday shooting that left one injured with two separate gunshot wounds.

Oakland Chinatown leader remembered for decades of community service

An Oakland Chinatown leader is being remembered for his decades of community service helping young people and immigrants Walter Yin Chinn died last month. But people who knew him said his legacy lives on through his work.

Family mourns postal worker stabbed to death in Oakland while walking home

"Three houses away. She was almost home, but she's not coming home." A family is mourning the loss of a postal worker stabbed to death in Oakland while walking home.

No foul play suspected in death of Oakland girl

Oakland police said late Tuesday that no foul play was involved in the death of a child last week.   

Stolen U-haul containing prized Leonard Peltier statue recovered

A U-Haul truck that was stolen last week, containing a monumental sculpture representing imprisoned Native American activist Leonard Peltier, was found Tuesday.

Oakland police donate 1,000 'Toys for the Town'

The Oakland Police Department on Thursday is hosting its first “Toys for the Town” celebration. 

Mother of toddler struck and killed by a stray bullet speaks out after suspects are arrested

Nearly a year after Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old boy, was killed by a stray bullet in Oakland, officials have charged three suspects in his killing. In an emotional one-on-one interview with KTVU, Xiao Xiao, Jasper's mother, said she is happy about the charges, but very sad because she has to live through the whole ordeal again and again.

Oakland police announce arrest in fatal drive-by shooting

Oakland police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Pleasant Hill man on murder charges stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.

Oakland police investigate early morning homicide

Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.

Man arrested in Oakland after ditching car with drugs, money & walking through traffic

A man under the influence of drugs was arrested and given multiple charges after police discovered $110,000 worth of fentanyl in his vehicle on an Oakland freeway, police said.

Oakland police arrest 1 of 3 suspects in November ATM robbery

A man was arrested after entering an Oakland police administration building to retrieve items after an officer recognized him as an ATM robbery suspect.