Here's why Oakland police chief isn't wearing a uniform
As Oakland's top brass is hosting a series of public safety meetings – the final one which is Friday night – a question was raised that didn't have to do with crime. Why isn't the chief wearing a uniform?
As Oakland's top brass is hosting a series of public safety meetings – the final one which is Friday night – a question was raised that didn't have to do with crime. Why isn't the chief wearing a uniform?
Hayward rocked by three homicides in past 12 days
Police in Hayward are investigating a recent surge in homicides over the last two weeks, which include two stabbings and a shooting.
Police in Hayward are investigating a recent surge in homicides over the last two weeks, which include two stabbings and a shooting.
Discord in Dublin: Fatal shooting stemmed from gaming platform dispute
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Murder charges filed in Dublin shooting
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Longtime African Caribbean market in Oakland burglarized
Burglars flipped a camera around, used tools to yank open a security gate and broke into African Caribbean Food Market in Old Oakland just after dawn on Thursday.
Burglars flipped a camera around, used tools to yank open a security gate and broke into African Caribbean Food Market in Old Oakland just after dawn on Thursday.
Retail theft sting's success hailed by Oakland, state leaders
*22 suspects arrested *Large, state-wide theft ring *Case not connected to murder of Oakland officer
*22 suspects arrested *Large, state-wide theft ring *Case not connected to murder of Oakland officer
Dublin PG&E outage affects 5 schools
A PG&E outage in Dublin is affecting close to 7,000 customers, including five schools.
A PG&E outage in Dublin is affecting close to 7,000 customers, including five schools.
Man, 27, shot and killed while working in East Oakland
Neighbors reported hearing rapid gunfire in East Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. It was a homicide scene filled with dozens of evidence markers. A family member identified the victim as William Robinson, a graduate of Oakland High School.
Neighbors reported hearing rapid gunfire in East Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. It was a homicide scene filled with dozens of evidence markers. A family member identified the victim as William Robinson, a graduate of Oakland High School.
CHP pursuit after Oakland freeway shooting, recovery of AK-47
A police pursuit spanning three Bay Area counties ended in one car crash, multiple arrests and the recovery of an AK-47 firearm, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A police pursuit spanning three Bay Area counties ended in one car crash, multiple arrests and the recovery of an AK-47 firearm, according to the California Highway Patrol.
BART train kills person in Berkeley
A person was hit and killed by a BART train Wednesday in Berkeley, officials said.
A person was hit and killed by a BART train Wednesday in Berkeley, officials said.
Town Strides: Jogging around Lake Merritt gains traction
Town Strides is promoting a community event, asking people to jog (or power walk) around Lake Merritt.
Town Strides is promoting a community event, asking people to jog (or power walk) around Lake Merritt.
Oakland Ballers raise $1M in crowdfunded investments
The Oakland Ballers have successfully passed $1 million in investments from over 1,600 fans: In the first 48 hours following the opening of the campaign last week, the team witnessed fans choosing to become a part-owner every 3.5 minutes, the team announced Wednesday.
The Oakland Ballers have successfully passed $1 million in investments from over 1,600 fans: In the first 48 hours following the opening of the campaign last week, the team witnessed fans choosing to become a part-owner every 3.5 minutes, the team announced Wednesday.
Oakland School District calls lead contamination, failure to communicate "unacceptable"
The Oakland Unified School Board addressed elevated levels of lead found in water across school campuses in a packed school board meeting Wednesday night.
The Oakland Unified School Board addressed elevated levels of lead found in water across school campuses in a packed school board meeting Wednesday night.
High school football player's mom says locker room attack left son with head injuries
Cherie Barfield says her son Dasanni is the Dublin High School freshman who was attacked by four older teenagers and beaten in the school locker room last Friday.
Cherie Barfield says her son Dasanni is the Dublin High School freshman who was attacked by four older teenagers and beaten in the school locker room last Friday.
Hilton by Oakland airport closes after 50 years
After more than 50 years in business, the Hilton hotel near Oakland's airport is closing on Wednesday.
After more than 50 years in business, the Hilton hotel near Oakland's airport is closing on Wednesday.
OUSD board to hear lead updates, vote on superintendent contract
The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.
The Oakland Unified school board on Wednesday afternoon will hear from the superintendent on the high levels of lead reported on some campuses on the same night that trustees are expected to extend her contract.
Oakland Police Chief: expect 'huge surge' in crackdown on sex trafficking
Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.
Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.
Parent involved in Dublin High locker room beatdown on student
A parent and four teenagers, ages 16 to 19, were involved in an attack on a Dublin High School student, police said.
A parent and four teenagers, ages 16 to 19, were involved in an attack on a Dublin High School student, police said.
Thief steals "Jaws of Life" tool after Oakland firefighters rescue girl stuck in swing
A 10-year-old girl stuck in a swing at an Oakland park was rescued by firefighters with the "Jaws of Life." But soon after, a thief made off with the lifesaving hydraulic tool.
A 10-year-old girl stuck in a swing at an Oakland park was rescued by firefighters with the "Jaws of Life." But soon after, a thief made off with the lifesaving hydraulic tool.
Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future
Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students.
Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students.