Oakland police likely unaware they tear gassed elderly condominium neighbors, set garden on fire
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
Calls to divert police funding to community programs at Lake Merritt vigil
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
Coroner identifies victim killed in Saturday's Lake Merritt shooting
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
22-year-old killed, 6 others wounded in shooting on Juneteenth along Lake Merritt in Oakland
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
Shooting investigation at Oakland's Lake Merritt
Video: Citizen App.
Video: Citizen App.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
One person injured in early morning shooting along International Boulevard in Oakland
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
Bay Area officers save man and dog from burning car
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
Oakland city council approves restricting purchases of militarized equipment
The ordinance regulates the Oakland Police Department’s acquisition and ongoing use of specified military and militaristic equipment by requiring the department to submit policies, impact reports, and annual reports regarding the equipment to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
The ordinance regulates the Oakland Police Department’s acquisition and ongoing use of specified military and militaristic equipment by requiring the department to submit policies, impact reports, and annual reports regarding the equipment to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
12-year-old Oakland boy shot in the foot by catalytic converter thieves
A 12-year-old boy is speaking out after he was shot and wounded by catalytic converter thieves early Friday outside his Oakland home.
A 12-year-old boy is speaking out after he was shot and wounded by catalytic converter thieves early Friday outside his Oakland home.
Ordinance to restrict Oakland's militarized police equipment moves forward
The ordinance would require the police department to submit detailed reports on military-style equipment that it plans to buy, to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
The ordinance would require the police department to submit detailed reports on military-style equipment that it plans to buy, to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
Oakland vice mayor wants to clamp down on police buying militarized equipment
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kapland and a coalition of community groups are pushing to clamp down on the police department's acquisition of military equipment.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kapland and a coalition of community groups are pushing to clamp down on the police department's acquisition of military equipment.
Oakland: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in gunpoint sexual assault
Police say Crime Stoppers of Oakland is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information about a sexual assault at gunpoint that happened in the Oakland Hills Monday night.
Police say Crime Stoppers of Oakland is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information about a sexual assault at gunpoint that happened in the Oakland Hills Monday night.
Senior Oakland resident goes missing, police ask for help locating him
Oakland police are asking for help finding a senior resident of the city who was last seen Tuesday night, police said Wednesday.
Oakland police are asking for help finding a senior resident of the city who was last seen Tuesday night, police said Wednesday.
Rallies in Oakland honor George Floyd on one-year anniversary of his death
On this anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a police officer, for many in Oakland, it was a day of grief, anger, and reflection.
On this anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a police officer, for many in Oakland, it was a day of grief, anger, and reflection.
Victim's mother in fatal Oakland broad daylight shooting speaks
The mother of Oakland's latest murder victim says he was "full of life" and the father of a 2-year-old girl.
The mother of Oakland's latest murder victim says he was "full of life" and the father of a 2-year-old girl.
Man fatally shot in broad daylight near Oakland's Chinatown
The shooting incident happened around 2:12 p.m. near Broadway and 8th Street.
The shooting incident happened around 2:12 p.m. near Broadway and 8th Street.
Oakland police investigate deadly shooting
The Thursday morning shooting claimed the life of a man, police said.
The Thursday morning shooting claimed the life of a man, police said.
Amid surge in gun violence, Oakland police deploy Sideshow Enforcement unit
Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.
Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.
‘Police can’t do it alone’: Walk for peace in Oakland amid surge in gun violence
Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.
Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.