Bay Area mayors meet to discuss gun violence prevention strategies
Bay Area mayors gathered in Oakland on Friday joining Brady, the gun-control advocacy group, to announce a new regional approach to preventing gun violence — targeting illicit gun dealers.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Man charged after racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including threats to kill and torture her, authorities said.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights early wins in first state of the city address
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee addresses President Trump's characterization of her city
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has plans to address the community in response to the Trump Administration’s calling out of the East Bay city when considering whether or not to send National Guard troops into more cities across the country.
Three-day federal trial in SF: Newsom vs. Trump on National Guard deployment
President Trump announced Monday that he plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to fight crime, and mentioned other cities including Oakland, accusing them of tolerating bad crime.
Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
Oakland leadership points to drop in violent crime as sign Ceasefire program is working
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact.
Oakland police say looting and car fire were not connected to anti-ICE vigil
The Oakland Police Department said Wednesday that the looting at a store and a car fire were not connected to the peaceful protest the night before in East Oakland.
Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
$100 million raised to revitalize East Oakland
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in 1st sit-down since winning special election
Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community.
Oakland's proposed budget makes cuts, but not at public safety's expense
Oakland's interim mayor says his plans for balancing the city's budget include a focus on reducing spending while improving public safety.
