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…
Former OPD leader Floyd Mitchell is Fremont’s new police chief
FREMONT, Calif. – Floyd Mitchell is Fremont’s new police chief, KTVU has learned. What we know: After an…
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
OAKLAND, Calif. – Electrical boxes. Lampposts. Light fixtures. You name it, they’ve been stolen by thieves looking for…
Oakland police chase vehicle wanted out of San Francisco
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco…
Oakland gets $900,000 from Kaiser, PG&E for police cadet program
article Oakland police officer Isaac Harris used to be a police cadet. Jan. 21, 2026 OAKLAND, Calif. –…
Former Oakland officers take fatal ‘ghost chase’ case to Supreme Court
article A vigil for Lolo Soakai on International Boulevard where he was killed on June 26, 2022. OAKLAND,…
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…
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. – It’s been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without…
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships…
Shooting death of Oakland officer Tuan Le: 9 charged with drug, conspiracy
article Officer Tuan Le was shot and killed while on duty in Oakland. OAKLAND, Calif. – A federal…
Last day for OPD chief, roughly 100 officers on extended leave
OAKLAND, Calif. – A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders…
James Beere named interim Oakland police chief
OAKLAND, Calif. – With Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on his way out, Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday…