Judge rules Oakland police must release public records every 2 weeks over 6 months
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
Amtrak train collides with dump truck in Oakland
An Amtrak train heading in the southbound direction collided with a dump truck at Fruitvale Ave. & E 10th St. around 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021. After the collision, the driver told a KTVU photographer his truck had broken down and was stuck on the tracks. When the train began to approach his truck he jumped out, saving his life.
An Amtrak train heading in the southbound direction collided with a dump truck at Fruitvale Ave. & E 10th St. around 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021. After the collision, the driver told a KTVU photographer his truck had broken down and was stuck on the tracks. When the train began to approach his truck he jumped out, saving his life.
Oakland police hold press conference to discuss Thursday's Amber Alert
Oakland police on Thursday said they found a 2-year-old boy who had allegedly been abducted by a friend of the family two days ago.
Oakland police on Thursday said they found a 2-year-old boy who had allegedly been abducted by a friend of the family two days ago.
Oakland neighborhood being searched for suspects in fatal Castro Valley shooting
Deputies and police have set up a large perimeter in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood while they search for suspects in a Castro Valley shooting where one victim has now died.
Deputies and police have set up a large perimeter in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood while they search for suspects in a Castro Valley shooting where one victim has now died.
2nd suspect charged in homicide attack on elderly Oakland resident
Police announced on Monday that a second suspect has been arrested in the alleged homicide of a 75-year-old Oakland resident who was out for a walk last week.
Police announced on Monday that a second suspect has been arrested in the alleged homicide of a 75-year-old Oakland resident who was out for a walk last week.
Two Oakland police officers injured after being struck by a car
Two Oakland police officers are in stable condition at a local hospital Thursday afternoon after they were struck by a car while on a traffic post in east Oakland.
Two Oakland police officers are in stable condition at a local hospital Thursday afternoon after they were struck by a car while on a traffic post in east Oakland.
Elderly man attacked in Oakland robbery dies, suspect charged with murder
A 75-year-old man who was attacked in an Oakland strongarm robbery in the Adams Point neighborhood this week has died. Alameda County District Attorney's office will charge the suspect with special circumstance murder for shoving Pak Chung Ho, 75.
A 75-year-old man who was attacked in an Oakland strongarm robbery in the Adams Point neighborhood this week has died. Alameda County District Attorney's office will charge the suspect with special circumstance murder for shoving Pak Chung Ho, 75.
Man dies 4 days after he's set on fire
A homeless man died late Monday afternoon after he was set on fire in East Oakland last week, police said.
A homeless man died late Monday afternoon after he was set on fire in East Oakland last week, police said.
Frustrated neighbors concerned about safety and noise from Oakland sideshows
Neighbors living in one East Oakland community say something needs to be done, before people get hurt during illegal sideshows.
Neighbors living in one East Oakland community say something needs to be done, before people get hurt during illegal sideshows.
Oakland police have not yet released tear gas report and thousands of other public requests
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
Homeless man in critical condition after being set on fire in Oakland
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
Oakland police recover firearms, make arrest in Saturday shooting
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Woman dragged by car during purse theft
A woman in Oakland was dragged down the street by a car while thieves were stealing her purse Wednesday on International Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
A woman in Oakland was dragged down the street by a car while thieves were stealing her purse Wednesday on International Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
1 person killed in brazen daylight shooting near Oakland youth football practice
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
Oakland Police Chief Armstrong visits Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
Community support in Oakland for non-police responses to mental health calls
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
Plan to replace Oakland police in mental health calls stalls
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
Oakland Chinatown merchants turn to private security patrols
Private security guards are being deployed in Oakland Chinatown after a rash of robberies and assaults.
Private security guards are being deployed in Oakland Chinatown after a rash of robberies and assaults.
Apparent homicide victim found in tent at Mosswood Park
Traumatic injuries took the life a person found dead in a tent Sunday evening in Oakland's Mosswood Park, police said Tuesday.
Traumatic injuries took the life a person found dead in a tent Sunday evening in Oakland's Mosswood Park, police said Tuesday.
Oakland Chinatown shop owner intervenes in robbery, fires gunshots at suspect
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.