Oakland readies homecoming celebration for Alysa Liu after historic Olympic gold win
Oakland is ready to celebrate Alysa Liu’s gold medal win at the Winter Olympics when the figure skater…
Avoiding a ‘super brawl’ on football’s big day: Oakland ups police patrols, hosts fan events
Oakland may not have a home team to root for in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but it…
‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins
Drivers in Oakland were warned Friday to slow down or face the consequences as the city rolled out…
Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the city’s double-digit, year-over-year drop in crime Wednesday while acknowledging that gun violence…
Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving
Oakland will install speed safety cameras at 18 locations across the city as part of a new program,…
ICE activity near West Oakland schools spurs lockdown, triggers community response
A WEST OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and a preschool were placed on lockdown Wednesday and some children were sent…
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell to resign effective Dec. 5, gives no reason for decision
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced Wednesday that he intends to resign on Dec. 5. Mitchell, a former…