Oakland police arrest 7 in one-day undercover auto burglary operation
Oakland police on Tuesday announced they arrested seven people in a special one-day undercover operation targeting car burglars as the city has seen 11,000 car burglaries this year, up 41% since this time last year.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced they arrested seven people in a special one-day undercover operation targeting car burglars as the city has seen 11,000 car burglaries this year, up 41% since this time last year.
Family of Oakland banker killed by neighbor awarded $2.4M from city, county
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death.
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death.
Family of Oakland banker killed by neighbor awarded $2.4M from city, county
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death. Miles Armstead was working outside at his home on the 7500 block of Ney Avenue in East Oakland when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas, fatally shot him on May 1, 2020, according to Oakland police. Thomas was a convicted felon who suffered from mental illness and had been squatting next door.
The family of an Oakland banker shot and killed by his neighbor while he was doing yard work has been awarded $2.4 million in a settlement following his death. Miles Armstead was working outside at his home on the 7500 block of Ney Avenue in East Oakland when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas, fatally shot him on May 1, 2020, according to Oakland police. Thomas was a convicted felon who suffered from mental illness and had been squatting next door.
$36.9 million of cannabis found in Oakland warehouse
Officials raided an Oakland warehouse that allegedly contained more than 41,000 cannabis plant sand almost a ton of processed marijuana, authorities said.
Officials raided an Oakland warehouse that allegedly contained more than 41,000 cannabis plant sand almost a ton of processed marijuana, authorities said.
Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Irish pub in Oakland closing doors for good
An Irish pub in Oakland is closing its doors for good at the end of the month.Slainte Pub and Grub, located on Broadway and Second near Jack London Square, has been in business for seven years.
An Irish pub in Oakland is closing its doors for good at the end of the month.Slainte Pub and Grub, located on Broadway and Second near Jack London Square, has been in business for seven years.
Bay Area office vacancy rates surge to 30%
San Francisco is seeing a staggering 30 million square feet of empty office space.
San Francisco is seeing a staggering 30 million square feet of empty office space.
Home's attic catches fire as crews battle grass fire in Oakland
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Gunshot victim trapped in car dies in Oakland: Police
The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.
The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.
76-year-old escapes from intruder during a home invasion in East Oakland
A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.
A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.
Oakland Police Commission fails to reach quorum at town-hall meeting due to members' protest
The Commission had been expected to put forward a list of potential candidates to replace Armstrong on Thursday, but they weren't able to reach a quorum after several committee members boycotted the meeting in protest.
The Commission had been expected to put forward a list of potential candidates to replace Armstrong on Thursday, but they weren't able to reach a quorum after several committee members boycotted the meeting in protest.
Oakland police arrest 10 alleged gang members, recover a dozen guns
Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.
Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.
California Highway Patrol investigating freeway shooting in Oakland
A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say.
A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say.
Homeless woman killed by 2 hit-and-run drivers in East Oakland; neighbors outraged
Neighbors in East Oakland are demanding justice after a deadly hit-and-run Tuesday night; they said the pedestrian – a fixture in the area – was killed by two drivers who fled the scene.
Neighbors in East Oakland are demanding justice after a deadly hit-and-run Tuesday night; they said the pedestrian – a fixture in the area – was killed by two drivers who fled the scene.
Oakland Roots and Soul teams raising money to upgrade East Oakland soccer field
The Oakland Roots soccer team is teaming up with non-profit America SCORES to raise funds to upgrade a soccer field at Brookfield Elementary in East Oakland.
The Oakland Roots soccer team is teaming up with non-profit America SCORES to raise funds to upgrade a soccer field at Brookfield Elementary in East Oakland.
Oakland teen safely located, no longer missing: Police
Oakland police announced Wednesday that 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon is no longer considered a missing person as he's been safely located.
Oakland police announced Wednesday that 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon is no longer considered a missing person as he's been safely located.
3 arrested in East Oakland casino bust
Three people were arrested Tuesday after a bust at an illegal casino in East Oakland, authorities said.
Three people were arrested Tuesday after a bust at an illegal casino in East Oakland, authorities said.
Oakland businesses decry city leadership's inadequate crime protection
Dozens of businesses in Oakland held a one-day strike to protest crime and city’s response to public safety.
Dozens of businesses in Oakland held a one-day strike to protest crime and city’s response to public safety.
2nd Boogaloo member convicted of murdering Oakland security guard during 2020 protests
Robert Justus, a member of the Boogaloo movement, was convicted of murder and attempted murder in the May 2020 drive-by shooting that targeted court security officers outside Oakland’s federal building.
Robert Justus, a member of the Boogaloo movement, was convicted of murder and attempted murder in the May 2020 drive-by shooting that targeted court security officers outside Oakland’s federal building.
East Bay couple killed in stolen car crash was headed to church
The families of an engaged couple killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland said the suddenness of what happened has left them devastated.
The families of an engaged couple killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland said the suddenness of what happened has left them devastated.