Tuan Le: Charges dismissed against man held in officer's killing

One of the defendants charged in the case of an Oakland police officer killed during a botched burglary at a cannabis dispensary has had all charges against him dismissed.

Oakland Police Chief: expect 'huge surge' in crackdown on sex trafficking

Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.

Oakland police boat at Tiburon café raises questions about proper use

An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.

Girl, 17, killed, mother hurt in Oakland hit-and-run DUI crash

A 17-year-old girl was killed and her mother was injured in Oakland by a suspected hit-and-run driver who was intoxicated, according to investigators.

Oakland police chief says overall crime down but acknowledges anguish of victims

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said Friday that crime overall is down in the city but agreed the perception of crime, especially from victims, may not line up with the data.

Driver shot, crashes car and dies: Police

Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.

Driver charged with murder of San Jose officer; partner released from hospital

The Santa Clara County District Attorney this week charged a driver with the death of a San Jose community service officer, while his partner was released from the hospital after the weekend tragedy. 

Oakland police union calls for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign

The Oakland Police Officers Association on Tuesday said it has a “major announcement" about a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend. 

Oakland police chief, mayor face frustrated residents

Neighbors in the Oakland Hills held a town hall meeting to get answers and action from the Oakland police chief and mayor.

Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases

Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.

Rapper arrested in Oakland shooting death of Tan DaGod

A man has been arrested following the shooting death of Oakland rapper Alliauna Green, 27, known as Tan DaGod.

Friends say Oakland rapper who was shot and killed was targeted

Friends believe an East Bay rapper killed by gun violence in Oakland over the weekend was targeted. She's known as TanDaGod, an Oakland rapper with more 20,000 than followers on Instagram. 

Oakland police chief visits ransacked gas station, promises improvements

New Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell met with the owner of the 76 gas station on Hegenberger Road, about one week after it was targeted by a mob of people in a robbery captured on surveillance video.