Oakland police chase suspect, flee scene after deadly crash, sources say

Two rookie Oakland police officers chased the driver of a Nissan 350Z they said was involved in a sideshow event, prompting a deadly crash before fleeing the scene without helping anyone who was injured, two sources with knowledge of the department told KTVU.

Oakland's Little Saigon community pleading for more protection

For the last two years, crime against Asians has ramped up to levels requiring government to seriously step in across the country. But, a "one size fits all" to anti-Asian crime is not working well. Oakland's Vietnamese merchants say diversity, without equality, is dangerous.

Bystander killed in crash caused by driver involved in Oakland sideshow, cops say

Relatives brought balloons to a growing memorial for Lolomanaia Soakai, a bystander killed by a car whose driver had been involved in a sideshow in East Oakland.

One killed, 4 injured, in shooting outside Oakland bars

One man died, and four others were injured, in a shooting outside of two bars at 14th and Harrison Streets in Oakland. The shootings happened as revelers were celebrating the championship victory of the Golden State Warriors but the exact circumstances of the shooting have not been released by police.

16-year-old boy visiting his grandfather killed in Oakland shooting; cousin injured

A 16-year-old boy who was visiting his grandfather was shot and killed in Oakland Thursday evening and his 18-year-old cousin was injured, according to family members and police. 

Increased police presence in East Oakland after 73-year-old woman killed on her way to work

A 73-year-old woman is being remembered after a hit-and-run driver killed her as she walked to work in East Oakland. KTVU has learned this incident and others have prompted police to position more officers in the area.

Oakland Police Department begins yearlong period that could end with removal of federal oversight

Wednesday and the start of June also marked the start of a yearlong probationary period for the Oakland Police Department that could end with the department being released from two decades of federal oversight.

Oakland police seek missing at-risk elderly woman

Oakland Police are looking for an elderly woman who is at-risk due to dementia who was first reported missing at 11:40 a.m. on Monday. 

Gunshots fired in Oakland near freeway; victims found in overturned car

The California Highway Patrol is investigating yet another shooting; this time in Oakland just off I-580 after gunshots were fired causing injuries to people discovered inside an overturned Nissan sedan.

Oakland First Fridays fill street where Cinco de Mayo sideshow chaos erupted

Businesses in Oakland anticipated another chaotic night in the Uptown District, as the streets were bustling with Oakland First Fridays vendors and visitors.

Oakland council president urges crackdown after 4 killed near Lake Merritt

By day, the stretch of Lakeshore Avenue is popular spot for joggers and dog walkers. By night, though, it's become a haven for mayhem and bloodshed.

Police officer injured during West Oakland shooting

A Sunday shooting in West Oakland allegedly left one officer injured, according to the Oakland Police Department.

Oakland police complete 51 of 52 required reforms

A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.