Oakland man barricaded in home with young children and rifle peacefully surrenders
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
Noon update from Oakland police regarding standoff
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Oakland city auditor critical of citizen-led police commission
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
Despite protest that ran past curfew, Oakland police make no arrests
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts, CEO takes no action
In a meeting with employees Tuesday, Zuckerberg stood behind his position which allows President Trump's controversial post "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" under freedom of expression.
In a meeting with employees Tuesday, Zuckerberg stood behind his position which allows President Trump's controversial post "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" under freedom of expression.
Facebook CEO takes no action after employees and social justice leaders call for change
Maureen Naylor reports.
Maureen Naylor reports.
SF public defender calls for changes to police arrest techniques after viral video arrest
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
Target closing Oakland store and 5 others 'until further notice' amid widespread protests
A Target store in Oakland is among half a dozen Target locations around the country closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, stemming from widespread protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
A Target store in Oakland is among half a dozen Target locations around the country closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, stemming from widespread protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Protests force Walmart, CVS, Target and Apple to close some stores
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
FBI identifies federal officer killed outside Oakland federal building
Dave Patrick Underwood and a second unidentified federal officer were each shot multiple times around 9:45 p.m. in an apparent drive-by shooting.
Dave Patrick Underwood and a second unidentified federal officer were each shot multiple times around 9:45 p.m. in an apparent drive-by shooting.
Police arrest suspect accused of running over two San Jose protesters
Police said Bianca Orozco of San Jose was arrested in connection with an incident at about 9 p.m. Friday.
Police said Bianca Orozco of San Jose was arrested in connection with an incident at about 9 p.m. Friday.
Federal officer killed guarding courthouse near Oakland protest
The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.
The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.
Small business owners in Oakland spend their Saturday cleaning up
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
San Jose city leaders call for peaceful protests
Maureen Naylor reports.
Maureen Naylor reports.
Oakland officials ask public to stay home tonight following violent Friday protests
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
One dead, another seriously injured in Anthony Chabot Park after car goes off road
The car was spotted about 9 a.m. Saturday by a hiker near Bort Meadow Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The hilly area is near Upper San Leandro Reservoir.
The car was spotted about 9 a.m. Saturday by a hiker near Bort Meadow Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The hilly area is near Upper San Leandro Reservoir.
Twitter flags President Trump's tweet about Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
President Trump calls Floyd death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'; Twitter adds warning to tweet
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
Protesters against police brutality block intersection near Oakland police headquarters
Local community leaders and activists are protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
Local community leaders and activists are protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.