Fallen Oakland cop remembered as fighter after years-long fight for life
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Former Oakland police officer injured in on-duty collision has died
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
Oakland police kill Sacramento homicide suspect, barrage of gunfire captured on camera
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
OPD's response times for the most serious calls sometimes take 1 hour
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
OPD has 708 sworn officers, cites difficulties in recruiting
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
1 person killed in shooting, Oakland police investigating
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
Oakland welcomes new police chief
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Lululemon theft in Napa involved 3 juveniles, police say
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.
Battery of 65-year-old woman at Oakland laundromat captured on video
Police in Oakland are investigating the battery of a 65-year-old woman at a laundromat that happened earlier this month.
Police in Oakland are investigating the battery of a 65-year-old woman at a laundromat that happened earlier this month.
Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland police working to get towed vehicle back to homeless mom
An unhoused mother in Oakland straddled with thousands of dollars in fees to reclaim her vehicle towed during last month's storms, is set to get it back on Friday, according to police.
An unhoused mother in Oakland straddled with thousands of dollars in fees to reclaim her vehicle towed during last month's storms, is set to get it back on Friday, according to police.
Oakland police payouts for misconduct plummet in last 5 years
Oakland police payouts for people who have sued them alleging excessive force and wrongful death have plummeted in the last five years, according to an analysis of city data by KTVU.
Oakland police payouts for people who have sued them alleging excessive force and wrongful death have plummeted in the last five years, according to an analysis of city data by KTVU.
Home burglary victims cite problems with reporting crimes to Oakland police
A victim of a home burglary is speaking out about the crime in Oakland, saying Oakland police aren’t doing enough to make reporting crimes easy or following up when a crime is committed.
A victim of a home burglary is speaking out about the crime in Oakland, saying Oakland police aren’t doing enough to make reporting crimes easy or following up when a crime is committed.
Oakland makes finding police personnel records easier under SB 1421, SB 16
The city of Oakland has made finding police personnel records a lot easier with an easy-to-decipher, organized website.
The city of Oakland has made finding police personnel records a lot easier with an easy-to-decipher, organized website.
Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Dog stolen during burglary of Oakland business
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Oakland's mayor claims crime drops, but omits robbery and home-invasion increase
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Juvenile suspect arrested in the killing of longtime West Oakland store clerk, police say
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.