Oakland officer struck by car while investigating stolen truck
An Oakland police officer was struck and injured by a car Friday morning while working to get a stolen pickup truck towed away, the department said.
An Oakland police officer was struck and injured by a car Friday morning while working to get a stolen pickup truck towed away, the department said.
Here's how Oakland's social media burglary reporting program works
The Oakland Police Department has set up social media accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram called @OaklandAutoBurg where people can send messages about witnessed crimes.
The Oakland Police Department has set up social media accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram called @OaklandAutoBurg where people can send messages about witnessed crimes.
Woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland identified by family
The family of a 30-year-old woman fatally shot while driving her car in Oakland last weekend is leaning on community support in bringing her killer to justice.
The family of a 30-year-old woman fatally shot while driving her car in Oakland last weekend is leaning on community support in bringing her killer to justice.
Man dies after leg was severed in Oakland hit-and-run collision
A hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle turned fatal Wednesday night after a man was pinned between two vehicles, his leg severed.
A hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle turned fatal Wednesday night after a man was pinned between two vehicles, his leg severed.
Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
What's causing recent swarms of termites in the Bay Area, and when homeowners should worry
Many Bay Area residents concerned about their property, have been noticing swarms of termites in recent days that seemed to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Many Bay Area residents concerned about their property, have been noticing swarms of termites in recent days that seemed to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
1 hurt in shooting at Oakland homeless encampment
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a homeless encampment on Tuesday afternoon.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a homeless encampment on Tuesday afternoon.
Suspect charged in deadly carjackings also accused of Oakland In-N-Out shooting
The suspect accused of carrying out two deadly carjackings in a gym parking lot, is also facing charges for a shooting at a bustling burger restaurant in Oakland that left an innocent bystander wounded, authorities said.
The suspect accused of carrying out two deadly carjackings in a gym parking lot, is also facing charges for a shooting at a bustling burger restaurant in Oakland that left an innocent bystander wounded, authorities said.
Car linked to shooting crashes into nearby chicken wings restaurant, Oakland police say
A car slammed into a restaurant in Oakland on Tuesday morning, and police said the crash was tied to an earlier shooting.
A car slammed into a restaurant in Oakland on Tuesday morning, and police said the crash was tied to an earlier shooting.
Oakland's First Fridays to take 3-month hiatus
Oakland's First Fridays will take a three-month break beginning at the top of 2024.
Oakland's First Fridays will take a three-month break beginning at the top of 2024.
Woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland
Homicide investigators said a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot Saturday night while driving in east Oakland.
Homicide investigators said a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot Saturday night while driving in east Oakland.
BART says elevators and escalators out of service at airport connector
BART said at 2:39 p.m. Sunday that elevators and escalators are currently out of service at the Oakland Airport Connector.
BART said at 2:39 p.m. Sunday that elevators and escalators are currently out of service at the Oakland Airport Connector.
New rules curbing air pollution are coming to Bay Area ports
The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs.
The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs.
New rules curbing air pollution are coming to Bay Area ports
The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs.
The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs.
Stolen food truck recovered by Oakland police, but key equipment missing
A small business owner is counting her blessings after her stolen food truck was recovered by Oakland police.
A small business owner is counting her blessings after her stolen food truck was recovered by Oakland police.
Oakland Police Commission's Selection Panel gets a new panelist, political infighting continues
Civil rights attorney Jim Chanin has been replaced from the Oakland Police Commission’s Selection Panel after serving on an at-will basis for nearly a year-and-a-half.
Civil rights attorney Jim Chanin has been replaced from the Oakland Police Commission’s Selection Panel after serving on an at-will basis for nearly a year-and-a-half.
Oakland artists, small business owners ask city leaders for public safety support
Artists and vendors are tired of the rampant crime in Oakland and asking city leaders for support. They say all their efforts to revitalize the community and do business are being thwarted by crime.
Artists and vendors are tired of the rampant crime in Oakland and asking city leaders for support. They say all their efforts to revitalize the community and do business are being thwarted by crime.
More license plate readers are coming to Bay Area, but do they work?
Cities around the Bay Area are lining up to get automated license plate readers, but the data shows mixed results at best.
Cities around the Bay Area are lining up to get automated license plate readers, but the data shows mixed results at best.
Grand Theater in Oakland to show free documentary on diversifying juries
A free movie is being shown next week that highlights the battle to diversify juries.
A free movie is being shown next week that highlights the battle to diversify juries.
Oakland neighbors fear growing homeless encampments, trash could cause more flooding
East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overrun by RVs, stripped down cars and homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash and debris could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action.
East Oakland neighbors say their streets have been overrun by RVs, stripped down cars and homeless encampments, increasing the likelihood trash and debris could cause major flooding for a third year in a row if the city doesn’t take action.