Pharmacies targeted during civil unrest leaving innocent victims behind
A four-year-old girl has, to some extent, become an unlikely victim of the recent vandalism and violence on the streets.
A four-year-old girl has, to some extent, become an unlikely victim of the recent vandalism and violence on the streets.
Oakland man barricaded in home with young children and rifle peacefully surrenders
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
A police spokeswoman said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue with two children, ages 6 and 8. They would not confirm if the children are his own, although they did say it is the children's residence.
Noon update from Oakland police regarding standoff
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Two children are inside of the residence with a man that police say was shooting from a window in the home.
Oakland councilmembers ask for immediate halt to police use of tear gas
UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong aid that tear gas makes people cough a lot and that people at protests are shouting and possibly projecting the virus droplets at farther lengths.
UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong aid that tear gas makes people cough a lot and that people at protests are shouting and possibly projecting the virus droplets at farther lengths.
Oakland city auditor critical of citizen-led police commission
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
In a 142-page performance review made public Wednesday, Courtney Ruby found that the commission was falling short of 13 tasks out of 105.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Protestors in Vallejo and Livermore said it's critical to fight for change
Protestors in Vallejo and Livermore said it's critical to fight for change now-that demonstrations are a way to save lives.
Protestors in Vallejo and Livermore said it's critical to fight for change now-that demonstrations are a way to save lives.
Despite protest that ran past curfew, Oakland police make no arrests
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
"Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem," the city statement read.
More than 70 cars stolen from San Leandro Dodge dealership during looting spree
San Leandro Chrysler Dodge is open for business after one of the largest auto theft sprees in memory.
San Leandro Chrysler Dodge is open for business after one of the largest auto theft sprees in memory.
Youth join protest for George Floyd in Livermore
Protesters against police brutality held signs at a Livermore intersection on Tuesday afternoon. Some expressed their fear of police for simply walking down the street because they are black and perceived as threatening or suspicious.
Protesters against police brutality held signs at a Livermore intersection on Tuesday afternoon. Some expressed their fear of police for simply walking down the street because they are black and perceived as threatening or suspicious.
Oakland police deploy tear gas, arrest 100 people following youth march
But about 15 or 20 minutes before the 8 p.m. curfew took hold, video showed police using tear gas to break up the crowd that they say refused to leave the downtown area near City Hall at 14th and Broadway.
But about 15 or 20 minutes before the 8 p.m. curfew took hold, video showed police using tear gas to break up the crowd that they say refused to leave the downtown area near City Hall at 14th and Broadway.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Alameda County's new, free COVID-19 testing site seeks to 'increase access to testing in West Oakland'
Alameda County announced a new COVID-19 testing site to open on Wednesday in West Oakland, in partnership with community and faith organizations and the city of Oakland.
Alameda County announced a new COVID-19 testing site to open on Wednesday in West Oakland, in partnership with community and faith organizations and the city of Oakland.
AC Transit bus service to end early every day this week due to curfew
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit will be ending bus service at 7:30 p.m. every day through Friday this week to comply with the Alameda County curfew implemented in response to widespread looting and vandalism following protests about police brutality and an unarmed black man's death in Minneapolis.
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit will be ending bus service at 7:30 p.m. every day through Friday this week to comply with the Alameda County curfew implemented in response to widespread looting and vandalism following protests about police brutality and an unarmed black man's death in Minneapolis.
Fundraiser for families of slain, injured federal officers shot in Oakland
In order to support our brothers in arms and their families, we are asking for anyone to help support these families by donating whatever they can to this cause," according to the fundraiser.
In order to support our brothers in arms and their families, we are asking for anyone to help support these families by donating whatever they can to this cause," according to the fundraiser.
Brother, Oakland pastor calls for peace as nation grapples with outrage over Floyd's death
"We can't lump everybody into one group. Like we can't say all white folk are bad and all black folk are good. It's both," said Pastor Anthony Jenkins of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church in Oakland.
"We can't lump everybody into one group. Like we can't say all white folk are bad and all black folk are good. It's both," said Pastor Anthony Jenkins of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church in Oakland.
'We're hungry for change:' Youth come out to protest death of George Floyd
"Most of us here are young and hungry for change," said Josiah Jacobs, 19. "We want it now."
"Most of us here are young and hungry for change," said Josiah Jacobs, 19. "We want it now."
Tear gas deployed at demonstration march to OPD headquarters, crowd disperses
The gathering began as a youth-led demonstration, but grew in size as it mobilized.
The gathering began as a youth-led demonstration, but grew in size as it mobilized.
Tear gas deployed at youth-led march to OPD headquarters, crowd disperses
A youth-led march that began at Oakland Tech High School Monday afternoon grew in size as demonstrators marched against police brutality towards Oakland police headquarters. Tear gas was deployed ahead of the curfew, causing the crowd to disperse.
A youth-led march that began at Oakland Tech High School Monday afternoon grew in size as demonstrators marched against police brutality towards Oakland police headquarters. Tear gas was deployed ahead of the curfew, causing the crowd to disperse.
Oakland youth-led protest on the move
A youth-led protest against police brutality is on the move in Oakland and is said to be headed for police headquarters Monday night.
A youth-led protest against police brutality is on the move in Oakland and is said to be headed for police headquarters Monday night.