Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
Auditor says Oakland not equipped to handle growth in homeless encampments
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
The audit found the city was not adequately prepared to shoulder such a massive project and the Encampment Management Team was overwhelmed by the undertaking of closing and cleaning encampments throughout Oakland.
Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian
Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.
Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.
Balcony prowler lurking in Oakland neighborhood
At first, Admokom thought it may have just been a shadow. So she turned on the light in her room.
At first, Admokom thought it may have just been a shadow. So she turned on the light in her room.
Oakland police announce dedicated detail assigned to sideshow enforcement
The Oakland Police Department announced a detail dedicated to sideshow enforcement.
The Oakland Police Department announced a detail dedicated to sideshow enforcement.
Sophomores raise more than $6K to combat 'period poverty' in Oakland schools
Taylor Davis and Isabella Bartlewski raised more than $6,000 to buy 2,600 feminine hygiene kits, which will enhance the supply that Oakland schools are now mandated -- as are high schools statewide -- to provide for their students.
Taylor Davis and Isabella Bartlewski raised more than $6,000 to buy 2,600 feminine hygiene kits, which will enhance the supply that Oakland schools are now mandated -- as are high schools statewide -- to provide for their students.
Memorial held for Oakland college student killed by stray bullet
Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis was struck and killed by a stray bullet on April 10, he was laid to rest on what would've been his 19th birthday. On Saturday, a memorial was held at Berkeley Youth Alternative, where Demetrius interned. Dozens came together to honor the slain teen.
Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis was struck and killed by a stray bullet on April 10, he was laid to rest on what would've been his 19th birthday. On Saturday, a memorial was held at Berkeley Youth Alternative, where Demetrius interned. Dozens came together to honor the slain teen.
Vigil held for father and daughter killed in Oakland arson fire
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Oakland: Homeless services audit find city not prepared to deal with crisis
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
A's $12B Howard Terminal proposal includes privately-funded $1B waterfront ballpark
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
Unsolved Homicide: Teen's funeral held on what would have been his 19th birthday
Family members said goodbye Thursday to a young man who would have celebrated his 19th birthday on this day. Police say a stray bullet killed Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis.
Family members said goodbye Thursday to a young man who would have celebrated his 19th birthday on this day. Police say a stray bullet killed Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis.
Shock G, member of Oakland hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Looters smash windows at electronics stores in Oakland, Emeryville
New video shows windows smashed out at the Best Buy on Mandela Parkway and at the GameStop in Emeryville.
New video shows windows smashed out at the Best Buy on Mandela Parkway and at the GameStop in Emeryville.
Oakland now accepting applications for police commission
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Oakland hires new fire chief who worked at Lockheed Martin, served in Iraq
The city of Oakland has a new fire chief, a man who once worked at Lockheed Martin and served in Iraq.
The city of Oakland has a new fire chief, a man who once worked at Lockheed Martin and served in Iraq.
Marshawn Lynch is bud tender on 4/20 to lift up 'as many people as he can'
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
Community members gather in East Oakland to celebrate and reflect on the Chauvin verdict
Law enforcement agencies were prepared for large gatherings and possible protests in the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict Tuesday afternoon, but they didn't materialize.
Law enforcement agencies were prepared for large gatherings and possible protests in the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict Tuesday afternoon, but they didn't materialize.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
OUSD apologizes to Arab American, Jewish communities
The Oakland Unified School District apologized to both the Arab-American and Jewish communities this week, after a letter they sent upset both groups.
The Oakland Unified School District apologized to both the Arab-American and Jewish communities this week, after a letter they sent upset both groups.
Oakland: Father, daughter mourned as cops probe crime spree
Aliyah would have turned 2 next month. She was just beginning to walk and talk.
Aliyah would have turned 2 next month. She was just beginning to walk and talk.