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…
Berkeley teacher scammed of her $70,000 life savings
Special education teacher Danielle White, 31, lost her life savings to phone scammers in October. Credit: Danielle White…
Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland
Six people accused of being involved in a “prolific retail theft crew” have been arrested for allegedly stealing…
AI-powered surveillance company will continue to monitor Oakland’s streets
OAKLAND — Reversing course despite months of public opposition, the city voted Tuesday to keep a controversial license-plate…
Sunken boats will get pulled from Oakland estuary
Dozens of sunken or abandoned boats polluting the Oakland estuary will soon be lifted out of the waters…
Oakland approves $2M Flock surveillance camera plan
Oakland police will continue using a mass surveillance network of nearly 300 cameras to track vehicles throughout the…
AI-powered surveillance company will continue to monitor Oakland’s streets
OAKLAND — The city will stick with a surveillance company that scans license plates to help law enforcement…
Oakland revives $2 million deal for surveillance cameras despite ICE fears
OAKLAND — The company that manufactures Oakland’s surveillance cameras remains in play to secure a new $2 million…
Oakland revives $2 million deal for surveillance cameras despite ICE fears
OAKLAND — The company that manufactures Oakland’s surveillance cameras remains in play to secure a new $2 million…