Oakland diverts $18M from police to violence-prevention programs
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
City of Oakland considering significant cuts to police department
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
2 million doses of vaccines administered in Alameda County; 66% fully vaccinated
Alameda County on Thursday announced it had administered two million doses of vaccine, which means that 79.6% of all eligible residents over age 12 have received at least one dose and 66.2% are fully vaccinated.
Alameda County on Thursday announced it had administered two million doses of vaccine, which means that 79.6% of all eligible residents over age 12 have received at least one dose and 66.2% are fully vaccinated.
Oakland Promise students treated to Hamilton performance at graduation
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
Freeway shooting leads to multi-car crash in Fremont
A pickup driver said someone inside the Kia started shooting at him. A bullet pierced his truck. So he decided to chase him.
A pickup driver said someone inside the Kia started shooting at him. A bullet pierced his truck. So he decided to chase him.
$17M of Oakland police budget may be shifted to department of violence prevention
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
Oakland police likely unaware they tear gassed elderly condominium neighbors, set garden on fire
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
Oakland police chief invited to Biden's anti-crime efforts on law-breaking gun dealers
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer, focusing on attacking gun violence, providing money to cities that need more police and offering community support.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer, focusing on attacking gun violence, providing money to cities that need more police and offering community support.
Giant crane on ship set to pass under Golden Gate Bridge Thursday morning
The Port of Oakland is set to receive a new, giant crane in the early morning hours Thursday via a 764-foot-long ship, the Zhen Hua 26 from China.
The Port of Oakland is set to receive a new, giant crane in the early morning hours Thursday via a 764-foot-long ship, the Zhen Hua 26 from China.
Subway’s tuna sandwiches found to contain no tuna fish DNA, lab tests find following lawsuit
The lab determined two potential reasons why no tuna was detected in the sample, saying, "One it’s so heavily processed that whatever we could pull out, we couldn’t make an identification … Or we got some and there’s just nothing there that’s tuna."
The lab determined two potential reasons why no tuna was detected in the sample, saying, "One it’s so heavily processed that whatever we could pull out, we couldn’t make an identification … Or we got some and there’s just nothing there that’s tuna."
Grand jury blasts Peralta Community College District for poor governance, misconduct
"Disrespectful and demeaning comments directed at staff were interpreted as racially insensitive," the report alleges.
"Disrespectful and demeaning comments directed at staff were interpreted as racially insensitive," the report alleges.
Calls to divert police funding to community programs at Lake Merritt vigil
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
More than 200 people gathered at Lake Merritt Tuesday to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took place Saturday. Divisions remain over police spending and community safety as street violence plagues Oakland.
Coroner identifies victim killed in Saturday's Lake Merritt shooting
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old Sacramento girl who may be in the city.
OPD: Multiple shooters storm Lake Merritt, motive linked to San Francisco gangs
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
22-year-old killed, 6 others wounded in shooting on Juneteenth along Lake Merritt in Oakland
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
A shooting during a Juneteenth celebration along Oakland's Lake Merritt left seven people with gunshot wounds Saturday evening. One of the seven victims, a 22-year-old San Francisco resident, died from his injuries, Oakland police said.
Mills College staff, alumnae call for greater transparency after trustees vote for merger with Northeastern
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
"Save Mills College," a coalition of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and parents, aggressively fought to keep Mills College in Oakland from its pending closure in 2023. Now, many coalition members say merging with Northeastern University is not a better outcome.
1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-880 in Hayward
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.
A fatal collision early Sunday temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at the interchange with Interstate 238 in Hayward.