Woman recovering from brutal, unprovoked attack in Oakland

A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.

2 Oakland police officers arrested on suspicion of DUI, DA says

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Monday voiced public safety concerns over the arrest of a second Oakland police officer for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Triple-shooting on Oakland street, police say

Oakland police are investigating after three people were shot in the same area Saturday night.

Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system

The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.

What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police

Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.

Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video

Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.

Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?

In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.

McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed

The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades. 

Oakland sees nearly 30% drop in homicides

Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating the city's 69th homicide this year, which they noted was tragic, but a nearly 30% drop from last year at the same time. 

Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity. 

Oakland has installed 100 license plate readers so far

Oakland police said on Thursday that its new license plate reader system is leading to the arrests of violent suspects.

Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo

The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies. 

Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.

No charges for Oakland police officer linked to Antioch grow house

No charges are being filed against an Oakland police officer as new details surfaced when state agents conducted an illegal grow house operation in Antioch at a home that he owns, KTVU has learned. 

Oakland unveils new dispatch system in hopes of reducing 911 response times

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday announced the city is now equipped with an updated computer-aided dispatch system that replaces one that's two decades old.

OPD officer on leave after reports of an illegal pot grow at his Antioch residence

A raid of an Antioch home in April of this year left many homeowners on the street with tons of questions, particularly as more than 80 pounds of marijuana were removed from the residence.