Oakland residents call for change to police pursuit policy
The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the rules around chasing suspects in patrol cars.
The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the rules around chasing suspects in patrol cars.
1 dead in Oakland work-related accident, police say
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick used to be Oakland's chief
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who has been giving public updates on the tragedy on Bourbon Street that killed 10 on New Year's Eve, may look familiar to those in the Bay Area.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who has been giving public updates on the tragedy on Bourbon Street that killed 10 on New Year's Eve, may look familiar to those in the Bay Area.
Oakland Police Commission sustains 1st case of racial profiling
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
Oakland store employee shoots at would-be robbers
A robbery was thwarted after a store employee at a local store fired a gun at some suspects Saturday morning, police said.
A robbery was thwarted after a store employee at a local store fired a gun at some suspects Saturday morning, police said.
Double homicide reported in Oakland
Two people were shot to death in Oakland Friday night, authorities said.
Two people were shot to death in Oakland Friday night, authorities said.
Info sought for 2021 Oakland homicide that left teenager dead
Police are asking for the public's help for information in a November 2021 homicide that left a teenager dead.
Police are asking for the public's help for information in a November 2021 homicide that left a teenager dead.
Video: Car fully engulfed in flames in Oakland sideshow
Dramatic video of an Oakland sideshow shows a car fully engulfed in flames.
Dramatic video of an Oakland sideshow shows a car fully engulfed in flames.
Police find body wrapped in plastic along West Oakland street
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
Oakland tattoo shop cleaned out by burglar
The owner of a downtown Oakland tattoo shop is puzzled over how a burglar managed to clean him out of all his equipment, given there were no signs of forced entry.
The owner of a downtown Oakland tattoo shop is puzzled over how a burglar managed to clean him out of all his equipment, given there were no signs of forced entry.
Illegal fireworks disturb West Oakland residents, police investigating
Fireworks in November? According to police in Oakland, an illegal fireworks display went off on Saturday in the area of Raimondi Park.
Fireworks in November? According to police in Oakland, an illegal fireworks display went off on Saturday in the area of Raimondi Park.
Oakland police seek help solving woman's murder, release new photos
The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a woman's homicide this past summer and on Monday, they released new images including that of a vehicle of interest.
The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a woman's homicide this past summer and on Monday, they released new images including that of a vehicle of interest.
Oakland police respond to illegal sideshow, spectators disperse
The Oakland Police Department responded to an illegal sideshow early Sunday morning.
The Oakland Police Department responded to an illegal sideshow early Sunday morning.
How Oakland saw no homicides for six weeks
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
Oakland shooting leaves near Lake Merritt dies
A victim is in critical condition after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, officials say.
A victim is in critical condition after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, officials say.
Oakland sees first homicide in over a month
Police are investigating Oakland's first homicide since September after a shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon.
Police are investigating Oakland's first homicide since September after a shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon.
Thieves steal computers from Oakland Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls club of Oakland is dealing with a major setback after thousands of dollars’ worth of technology was stolen from them in a burglary on Wednesday.
The Boys and Girls club of Oakland is dealing with a major setback after thousands of dollars’ worth of technology was stolen from them in a burglary on Wednesday.