As Oakland police approach end to oversight, officials seek to sustain progress
OAKLAND — Perhaps the most consequential court hearing in the Oakland Police Department’s recent history is next month,…
Vendors call for better treatment from the city
Two weeks after spending a long, difficult day in the City Council chamber advocating for better treatment for…
Oakland Chop Shop Raid Nets Stolen Cars, Ghost Gun, and Two Arrests
Parole compliance checks aren’t usually where car theft busts happen, but that’s exactly what went down in East…
OPD sued for withholding information about fatal police shooting
The Oakland police are facing a new public records lawsuit. On Monday, Robbie Powelson, a homeless advocate, filed…
Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in
The Brief City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to officially swear in…
James Beere to be sworn in as Oakland’s permanent police chief
James Beere, who has been serving as interim police chief in the city of Oakland, will be sworn…
Mistah F.A.B., rapper and activist, charged for possession of illegal fireworks
On Wednesday, OPD arrested one of Oakland’s best known-musicians for allegedly possessing thousands of dollars worth of illegal…
Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown injured in attack
(KRON) — Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown is recovering from injuries after her office said she was assaulted…
Photos: Homemade weapons seized in Oakland police investigation
(KRON) — Several homemade weapons were seized, and one person was arrested Monday following a six-week investigation by…
Suspect arrested after same Oakland bank robbed twice
(KRON)– An Oakland man has been arrested and charged after the Oakland Police Department (OPD) says he robbed…
Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting
Demonstrators have called for “full transparency” by Oakland police after officers fatally shot a suspect for the third…
Oakland: Man found dead near Lake Merritt – The Mercury News
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning next to Lake Merritt in Oakland, authorities say. Police said…