OPD chief says she'll investigate crowd control tactics within 6 months; civil rights attorney sue

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

Quail Fire in Solano County now fully contained

Quail Fire in Solano County now fully contained

The Quail Fire that started in Solano County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained as of Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.

The Quail Fire that started in Solano County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained as of Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.

OPD: 3 CHP officers shot Salgado after he rammed their vehicles

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. 

Fallout continues from SJPD's use of force during George Floyd protest

Fallout continues from SJPD's use of force during George Floyd protest

The images are seared into the minds of many San Joseans after a May 29 protest over the death of George Floyd turned violent. Protesters claim San Jose police acted without provocation, while department brass says they were under attack.

The images are seared into the minds of many San Joseans after a May 29 protest over the death of George Floyd turned violent. Protesters claim San Jose police acted without provocation, while department brass says they were under attack.

San Jose mayor says defunding police isn't the answer, reform is

San Jose mayor says defunding police isn't the answer, reform is

"We have much work to do to confront our long and terrible history of police brutality against black and brown Americans," Liccardo said. "Defunding urban police departments won't help us do it. It is the wrong idea at the worst possible time."

"We have much work to do to confront our long and terrible history of police brutality against black and brown Americans," Liccardo said. "Defunding urban police departments won't help us do it. It is the wrong idea at the worst possible time."

Colleen Fire fully contained after burning 126 acres

Colleen Fire fully contained after burning 126 acres

An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush and forced the evacuation of area residents, according to the San Jose Fire Department.

An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush and forced the evacuation of area residents, according to the San Jose Fire Department.

Oakland police asks public for clues in hit-and-run that left elderly woman in critical condition

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.

Woman killed in Thursday night Visitacion Valley shooting identified

Woman killed in Thursday night Visitacion Valley shooting identified

Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting there via ShotSpotter, police said.

Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting there via ShotSpotter, police said.

California AG to review Vallejo police following high-profile shootings

California AG to review Vallejo police following high-profile shootings

The announcement follows several high-profile officer-involved shootings in Vallejo, such as the Willie McCoy case, that has brought about raised concerns among residents and state officials. 

The announcement follows several high-profile officer-involved shootings in Vallejo, such as the Willie McCoy case, that has brought about raised concerns among residents and state officials. 

San Francisco Mayor, Supervisor announce effort to redirect some police funding to African-American community

San Francisco Mayor, Supervisor announce effort to redirect some police funding to African-American community

The announcement to reprioritize funding needs comes on the heels nationwide protests over last week's death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of Minneapolis police. 

The announcement to reprioritize funding needs comes on the heels nationwide protests over last week's death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of Minneapolis police. 

Colleen Fire in South San Jose 90 percent contained

Colleen Fire in South San Jose 90 percent contained

An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush, according to the San Jose Fire Department.

An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush, according to the San Jose Fire Department.