'SafeCity Connect' brings 175 new cameras to Oakland to help combat crime
A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime.
A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime.
'SafeCity Connect' brings 175 new cameras to Oakland to help combat crime
A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime. The Oakland Chamber of Commerce has hired retired Oakland Police Department Captain Ersie Joyner as a consultant for its SafeCity Connect program in the Downtown and Uptown areas. The program is a partnership of businesses and property owners to coordinate a network of individually-owned camera systems as part of a suite of public safety strategies to support local businesses and increase public safety.
A community program aiming to deter crime in Oakland with the use of security cameras is getting improvements to streamline communication between businesses and police in real time during a crime. The Oakland Chamber of Commerce has hired retired Oakland Police Department Captain Ersie Joyner as a consultant for its SafeCity Connect program in the Downtown and Uptown areas. The program is a partnership of businesses and property owners to coordinate a network of individually-owned camera systems as part of a suite of public safety strategies to support local businesses and increase public safety.
'Deeply concerned': Alameda city leaders oppose Oakland Airport expansion
Alameda city officials released a harsh 110-page response to a proposal by the Port of Oakland to greatly expand the Oakland International Airport.
Alameda city officials released a harsh 110-page response to a proposal by the Port of Oakland to greatly expand the Oakland International Airport.
2 hospitalized after crash in Posey Tube
Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Posey Tube Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Posey Tube Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
Oakland City Council honors Sheila E., father Pete Escovedo
The Oakland City Council honored legendary musician Sheila E. and her family Tuesday for Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Oakland City Council honored legendary musician Sheila E. and her family Tuesday for Hispanic Heritage Month.
'Really scary': Parents learn Oakland day care is shut down after multiple violations
Parents were surprised to learn their child's daycare was run by someone with a criminal record after GG’s Treehouse, a home day care in Oakland, was suddenly shut down last week by the California Department of Social Services.
Parents were surprised to learn their child's daycare was run by someone with a criminal record after GG’s Treehouse, a home day care in Oakland, was suddenly shut down last week by the California Department of Social Services.
Oakland mayor says she's rising to challenges in State of the City speech, critics say otherwise
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city.
'This stadium is for Oakland': Oakland Roots and Soul ask public for input on new soccer stadium design
The Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club on Tuesday called on fans to weigh in on its new stadium design plans set to be built near the Coliseum, saying, "This stadium is for Oakland."
The Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club on Tuesday called on fans to weigh in on its new stadium design plans set to be built near the Coliseum, saying, "This stadium is for Oakland."
Body of missing Alameda woman found in bay
Authorities found the body of Desiree "Lisa" Huey in the water beneath a bridge in Alameda.
Authorities found the body of Desiree "Lisa" Huey in the water beneath a bridge in Alameda.
'Sell the team, dude': A’s pitcher Trevor May announces retirement then rips team owner John Fisher
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May announced his retirement from baseball on Monday and then ripped team owner John Fisher saying, "Take mommy and daddy’s money somewhere else, dork."
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May announced his retirement from baseball on Monday and then ripped team owner John Fisher saying, "Take mommy and daddy’s money somewhere else, dork."
Police search area outside San Leandro middle school, find no evidence of shooting
Police were dispatched to a San Leandro middle school on Tuesday on reports that there had been a shooting.
Police were dispatched to a San Leandro middle school on Tuesday on reports that there had been a shooting.
Dublin, Fremont private schools evacuated amid bomb threats
Private schools in Fremont and Dublin both received emailed bomb threats on Monday, police said.
Private schools in Fremont and Dublin both received emailed bomb threats on Monday, police said.
Oakland mayor delivers State of the City to address crime, public safety
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her first State of the City address on Tuesday where she outlined her first 10 months in office and laid out her plans for the future of Oakland.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her first State of the City address on Tuesday where she outlined her first 10 months in office and laid out her plans for the future of Oakland.
Community members concerned with crime vent at Oakland church
Community members met at Beebe Memorial Cathedral in Oakland to voice their concerns about crime.
Community members met at Beebe Memorial Cathedral in Oakland to voice their concerns about crime.
Interactive map: A look at Bay Area freeway shootings
From the tragic shooting death of a 2-year-old boy on a freeway in Oakland to an Alameda County sheriff's deputy killed by bullets near the Bay Bridge, the California Highway Patrol has been hit by a barrage of freeway shootings across the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the freeway shootings in the Bay Area.
From the tragic shooting death of a 2-year-old boy on a freeway in Oakland to an Alameda County sheriff's deputy killed by bullets near the Bay Bridge, the California Highway Patrol has been hit by a barrage of freeway shootings across the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the freeway shootings in the Bay Area.
Speed cameras coming to Bay Area, privacy advocates skeptical
Speed cameras will be up and running in Oakland, San Jose and San Francisco starting next year. Supporters say cameras will help reduce the number of people who die in accidents due to speeding, but critics have privacy concerns and say the cameras could target low-income communities.
Speed cameras will be up and running in Oakland, San Jose and San Francisco starting next year. Supporters say cameras will help reduce the number of people who die in accidents due to speeding, but critics have privacy concerns and say the cameras could target low-income communities.
Livermore firefighter's miracle save of a beloved restaurant
The mop up from the incineration of three abandoned buildings in Livermore continues after yesterday evening's fire that threatened a neighboring structure. A number of people have told me that there were homeless people occupying the destroyed buildings from time to time. Now it's rubble and trouble, but, with a silver lining.
The mop up from the incineration of three abandoned buildings in Livermore continues after yesterday evening's fire that threatened a neighboring structure. A number of people have told me that there were homeless people occupying the destroyed buildings from time to time. Now it's rubble and trouble, but, with a silver lining.
Alameda woman goes missing, possibly while taking walk
Alameda police are looking for a woman who went missing on Saturday, possibly while taking a walk in her neighborhood.
Alameda police are looking for a woman who went missing on Saturday, possibly while taking a walk in her neighborhood.
18-year-old young woman killed, 17-year-old girl injured in Oakland shooting
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Oakland that killed an 18-year-old girl Saturday night, one of three homicides in the city over the weekend.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Oakland that killed an 18-year-old girl Saturday night, one of three homicides in the city over the weekend.
Boichik Bagels expanding to North Bay
Popular Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels has announced it plans to open a new store in the North Bay next month.
Popular Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels has announced it plans to open a new store in the North Bay next month.