Oakland police staffing and resources challenged amid string of violence
Homicides, shootings, and other violent crimes have pushed Oakland police officers to the limit as the department deals with a staffing shortage and limited resources.
Homicides, shootings, and other violent crimes have pushed Oakland police officers to the limit as the department deals with a staffing shortage and limited resources.
Oakland police arrest armed carjacking suspect by City Hall
Oakland police and the California Highway Patrol arrested a man on suspicion of armed carjacking a victim, who was able to flag down authorities.
Oakland police and the California Highway Patrol arrested a man on suspicion of armed carjacking a victim, who was able to flag down authorities.
Oakland resident, who was California's oldest living man, dies at age 111
A lifelong Oakland resident, who held the title as the oldest living man in California, has died. Giles "Bud" Cropsey died on Wednesday, just ten days after he marked his 111th birthday.
A lifelong Oakland resident, who held the title as the oldest living man in California, has died. Giles "Bud" Cropsey died on Wednesday, just ten days after he marked his 111th birthday.
MACRO: Oakland now has alternative to calling police for low-level calls
A KTVU crew rode along with four MACRO teams over the course of a month, witnessing this new approach to handling non-violent 911 calls that don't require a police presence.
A KTVU crew rode along with four MACRO teams over the course of a month, witnessing this new approach to handling non-violent 911 calls that don't require a police presence.
Oakland Tech grad Ahmed Muhammad brings together thousands in the community in the name of science
Oakland Technical High School's first Black male valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, brings out thousands to his alma mater for science learning and inspiration. The Stanford University student said that the event motivated him "to continue doing the good work until every single child has the chance to be inspired by science."
Oakland Technical High School's first Black male valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, brings out thousands to his alma mater for science learning and inspiration. The Stanford University student said that the event motivated him "to continue doing the good work until every single child has the chance to be inspired by science."
Call 911 to get a non-police, MACRO team response in Oakland
Residents are asked to call 911 to get a MACRO unit to respond, and in an effort to aid the dispatcher, the caller can stress that the situation appears to be non-violent and that a MACRO unit is desired.
Residents are asked to call 911 to get a MACRO unit to respond, and in an effort to aid the dispatcher, the caller can stress that the situation appears to be non-violent and that a MACRO unit is desired.
Curling finds a new, unlikely home in Oakland as the sport grows
Every four years during the Winter Olympics, curling is top of mind for many Americans. The sport is now hooking people in the Bay Area left and right.
Every four years during the Winter Olympics, curling is top of mind for many Americans. The sport is now hooking people in the Bay Area left and right.
Family of slain security guard raises reward to help find third alleged killer still on the run
The family of Kevin Nishita, has raised the reward to help find the third and final suspect who police say is responsible for Nishita's murder. Nishita was guarding a KRON 4 reporter in downtown Oakland on Nov. 24 when they and Nishita were held at gun point in an attempted armed robbery. Nishita was shot and died from his injuries in the hospital three days later.
The family of Kevin Nishita, has raised the reward to help find the third and final suspect who police say is responsible for Nishita's murder. Nishita was guarding a KRON 4 reporter in downtown Oakland on Nov. 24 when they and Nishita were held at gun point in an attempted armed robbery. Nishita was shot and died from his injuries in the hospital three days later.
Several homes in Oakland destroyed after large vegetation fire erupts next to I-580
15 residents were displaced Friday when a 4-alarm vegetation fire broke out near I-580 in Oakland. At least homes are now destroyed.
15 residents were displaced Friday when a 4-alarm vegetation fire broke out near I-580 in Oakland. At least homes are now destroyed.
Ghost Ship's Derick Almena could head back to jail over bullet
The Alameda County District Attorney says that bows and arrows, a machete and one bullet were found during a search of Derick Almena's home in Mendocino County.
The Alameda County District Attorney says that bows and arrows, a machete and one bullet were found during a search of Derick Almena's home in Mendocino County.
OUSD enrollment down for 5th year in a row
The Oakland Unified School District says enrollment is down again for the fifth year in a row.
The Oakland Unified School District says enrollment is down again for the fifth year in a row.
Marine vet who was shot 10 times in Oakland bar sues, alleging negligence
Marine Corps veteran Mahmoud Berte was shot 10 times in an Oakland bar last year and now he's suing, saying the establishment didn't provide enough security. The shooter hasn't been found.
Marine Corps veteran Mahmoud Berte was shot 10 times in an Oakland bar last year and now he's suing, saying the establishment didn't provide enough security. The shooter hasn't been found.
2 shootings in Oakland during impromptu Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
No agreement as Kaiser mental health care worker strike reaches one month
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
California's air board proposes ban on sale of diesel trucks after 2040
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
Heightened security at Oakland mayoral candidates' forum
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
East Bay woman turns lifelong fascination for British royals into children's book
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Quadruple shooting, car crash in Oakland - couple hit while sleeping
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
Oakland committee tentatively rejects license plate readers
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.