Business looted, several small fires set late Friday night in Oakland
There were no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
OPD chief says she'll investigate crowd control tactics within 6 months; civil rights attorney sue
But the police chief's words did not ring true with several people who were at the protests and civil rights lawyers who said the chief is exaggerating the mayhem her officers and the city experienced
But the police chief's words did not ring true with several people who were at the protests and civil rights lawyers who said the chief is exaggerating the mayhem her officers and the city experienced
OPD: 3 CHP officers shot Salgado after he rammed their vehicles
Oakland Police Department says three California Highway Patrol officers opened fire on Erik Salgado killing him last Saturday after he rammed their vehicles with a stolen car.
Oakland Police Department says three California Highway Patrol officers opened fire on Erik Salgado killing him last Saturday after he rammed their vehicles with a stolen car.
Oakland police asks public for clues in hit-and-run that left elderly woman in critical condition
Police were called about 10:36 p.m. to the scene in the 1400 block of Fruitvale at International Boulevard, where the driver of a GMC pickup truck had turned off International onto Fruitvale and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before fleeing.
Police were called about 10:36 p.m. to the scene in the 1400 block of Fruitvale at International Boulevard, where the driver of a GMC pickup truck had turned off International onto Fruitvale and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before fleeing.
Oakland man barricaded in home with young children and rifle peacefully surrenders
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
Noon update from Oakland police regarding standoff
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Oakland city auditor critical of citizen-led police commission
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
Despite protest that ran past curfew, Oakland police make no arrests
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
FBI identifies federal officer killed outside Oakland federal building
Dave Patrick Underwood and a second unidentified federal officer were each shot multiple times around 9:45 p.m. in an apparent drive-by shooting.
Dave Patrick Underwood and a second unidentified federal officer were each shot multiple times around 9:45 p.m. in an apparent drive-by shooting.
Federal officer killed guarding courthouse near Oakland protest
The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.
The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.
Small business owners in Oakland spend their Saturday cleaning up
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Oakland officials ask public to stay home tonight following violent Friday protests
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
Protesters against police brutality block intersection near Oakland police headquarters
Local community leaders and activists are protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
Local community leaders and activists are protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
5th Oakland police officers tests positive for COVID-19
A fifth member of the Oakland Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus, police said Wednesday.
A fifth member of the Oakland Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus, police said Wednesday.
Suspect arrested months after fatal hit-and-run of Oakland mother of 7
The man wanted for the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed an Oakland mother of seven in January has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
The man wanted for the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed an Oakland mother of seven in January has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
Oakland Police Department reports 4th COVID-19 case
Oakland Police Department confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson. The case was discovered Monday evening.
Oakland Police Department confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson. The case was discovered Monday evening.
Man found shot to death early Saturday in East Oakland
Officers responded about 12:30 a.m. to a car crash in the 7700 block of MacArthur Boulevard, where they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound, according to Oakland police.
Officers responded about 12:30 a.m. to a car crash in the 7700 block of MacArthur Boulevard, where they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound, according to Oakland police.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies shoot, kill wanted murder suspect outside San Leandro motel
Alameda County Sheriff's Office says deputies opened fire on the suspect, when he emerged from the motel room with a semiautomatic weapon and fired at them. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office says deputies opened fire on the suspect, when he emerged from the motel room with a semiautomatic weapon and fired at them. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Oakland Police Department names 5 officers in fatal April shooting of suspect in Richmond
The names of five Oakland police officers involved in the fatal April 16 shooting of a kidnap and attempted murder suspect were released Friday by the Oakland Police Department.
The names of five Oakland police officers involved in the fatal April 16 shooting of a kidnap and attempted murder suspect were released Friday by the Oakland Police Department.
Oakland, San Diego have highest numbers of untested rape kits: AG audit
Oakland had 1,156 untested rape kits and San Diego had 1,657, the audit found. The lion's share of both cases occurred before 2015, the audit found.
Oakland had 1,156 untested rape kits and San Diego had 1,657, the audit found. The lion's share of both cases occurred before 2015, the audit found.