CHP to pay $7M after fatal shooting of Erik Salgado in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges. 

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.

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.