Dispute over fake ID sales led to man’s death
The Brief Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez was fatally shot Jan. 9 in the parking lot of the Oakland…
Oakland Police Department graduates new recruits to help address staffing crisis
Oakland Police Department graduates new recruits to help address staffing crisis – CBS San Francisco Watch CBS News…
Oakland Police Department adds 14 officers in 1st academy graduation in a year
The Oakland Police Department took a step toward addressing what city leaders described as a staffing crisis. On…
San Jose latest city to face questions whether federal authorities are accessing police license plate camera data – East Bay Times
San Jose police allowed other California police agencies as recently as last June to search data from its…
San Jose latest city to face questions whether federal authorities are accessing police license plate camera data – The Mercury News
San Jose police allowed other California police agencies as recently as last June to search data from its…
Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief
OAKLAND MAYOR BARBARA LEE has nominated two candidates for the city’s Police Commission, a civilian law enforcement oversight…
Power struggle may test Oakland Police Commission’s independence
OAKLAND — It was nearly a decade ago that Oakland voters overwhelmingly showed up to support citizen oversight…
Power struggle may test Oakland Police Commission’s independence
OAKLAND — It was nearly a decade ago that Oakland voters overwhelmingly showed up to support citizen oversight…
Former OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell refused to sit down with the press. Will the next chief be more accessible?
Leaders of big government agencies juggle many responsibilities, but chief among them is being the face and voice…
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 school cybersecurity attack over holiday break under investigation
OAKLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — A school district in Oakland was the victim of a cybersecurity attack over its…
Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City leaders aren’t declaring victory yet
2025 was a historic year for public safety improvements in Oakland, but city leaders aren’t waving the victory…