Victims' attorneys cautiously optimistic federal oversight of Oakland Police Department will end soon
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Oakland police investigating shooting that injured one person
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Young man killed at Oakland barbershop had bright future, sister says
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Ghost Ship building owner files bankruptcy, must pay $12M
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
Oakland police chief addresses community about sobering recent violent crime stats
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
Oakland police chief announces new plans amid uptick in violent crimes
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland City Council votes to stem cuts to Head Start
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Mia Bonta leads in runoff election for husband's vacant Assembly seat
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Star Wars drone show lights up Oakland A's game
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
Driver gets shot, crashes near Oakland hospital
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
Gov. Newsom in Oakland, pushing for higher vaccination rate
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Man dies of injuries from Oakland barbershop shooting, another victim in critical condition
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
Shooting at Oakland barber shop leaves two people wounded
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
Shooting in downtown Oakland leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
Police are investigating after a man died and two women were injured early Sunday in a shooting in downtown Oakland.
Police are investigating after a man died and two women were injured early Sunday in a shooting in downtown Oakland.
Injured A's pitcher Chris Bassitt says he wants to return this year
His right eye still swollen and bruised after being hit in the head by a line drive last week, Oakland Athletics ace Chris Bassitt is intent on pitching again this season.
His right eye still swollen and bruised after being hit in the head by a line drive last week, Oakland Athletics ace Chris Bassitt is intent on pitching again this season.
Alameda man struck and killed by big rig in Oakland
An Alameda man died after he was struck by a big rig in a hit-and-run collision in the 200 block of Market Street in Oakland early Friday morning, police said.
An Alameda man died after he was struck by a big rig in a hit-and-run collision in the 200 block of Market Street in Oakland early Friday morning, police said.
Deadly hit-and-run, fatal shooting of Fresno woman in Oakland
Oakland police raced to the scene of seemingly unrelated events on Friday morning: A deadly hit-and-run and a fatal shooting.
Oakland police raced to the scene of seemingly unrelated events on Friday morning: A deadly hit-and-run and a fatal shooting.
'Sense of hope' as Oakland police reform efforts nears end, top cop says
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Thursday that he was cautiously optimistic that his department could be nearing an end to almost two decades of federal oversight.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Thursday that he was cautiously optimistic that his department could be nearing an end to almost two decades of federal oversight.
'Sense of hope' as Oakland police reform efforts near end, top cop says
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
Oakland police share new information on shooting between officers and alleged manslaughter suspect
The suspect has been identified as David Garibay-Vargas.
The suspect has been identified as David Garibay-Vargas.