Homicide investigation underway after Oakland blaze kills father and baby
Oakland police say a 37-year-old man and his baby daughter who were killed in a fire early Saturday were the victims of homicide. Authorities say the deaths and the related injuries of family members are linked to other recent crimes.
Oakland police say a 37-year-old man and his baby daughter who were killed in a fire early Saturday were the victims of homicide. Authorities say the deaths and the related injuries of family members are linked to other recent crimes.
Oakland businesses spend the day cleaning up after destructive Friday night protest
Oakland police said late Friday evening that a crowd of demonstrators numbering from 250 to 300 participants -- who gathered downtown to protest recent deadly police shootings across the nation -- dispersed just after 11 p.m. Friday.
Oakland police said late Friday evening that a crowd of demonstrators numbering from 250 to 300 participants -- who gathered downtown to protest recent deadly police shootings across the nation -- dispersed just after 11 p.m. Friday.
Protesters gather in Oakland, denounce police shootings of Black men
Hundreds gathered in downtown Oakland Friday night to denounce the recent fatal police shootings of Black men across the country, including Daunte Wright.
Hundreds gathered in downtown Oakland Friday night to denounce the recent fatal police shootings of Black men across the country, including Daunte Wright.
Oakland City Council may consider new ideas for public safety at special meeting
Members of the Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to seek the full council's input on the recommendations of Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce rather than approving them.
Members of the Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to seek the full council's input on the recommendations of Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce rather than approving them.
Oakland City Council restores $10M in funds to police, fire departments amid spike in violence
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Monday to allocate $10 million to restore vital community services for the fire and police departments, as the police chief called for more resources to be reallocated to the department.
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Monday to allocate $10 million to restore vital community services for the fire and police departments, as the police chief called for more resources to be reallocated to the department.
Oakland police report surge in violent crimes this past week
Police in Oakland on Friday reported a surge in violent crime in the city during the past week.
Police in Oakland on Friday reported a surge in violent crime in the city during the past week.
White House selects Oakland police chief as only law enforcement guest for Biden's gun control announcements
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in Washington D.C. on Thursday after Biden announced a series of new executive orders on gun control. Armstrong was the only law enforcement leader invited to the White House.
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in Washington D.C. on Thursday after Biden announced a series of new executive orders on gun control. Armstrong was the only law enforcement leader invited to the White House.
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.