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…
Suspects in Oakland police officer Tuan Le’s murder plead not guilty
Four suspects accused in the deadly shooting of Oakland police officer Tuan Le were back in court for…