Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland Police Commission sends chief finalist names to mayor
The Oakland Police Commission announced on Thursday that it has officially sent a list of final candidates for the city's next police chief to Mayor Barbara Lee.
The Oakland Police Commission announced on Thursday that it has officially sent a list of final candidates for the city's next police chief to Mayor Barbara Lee.
Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
Family mourns 19-year-old fatally stabbed near Oakland's San Antonio Park
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Oakland police in compliance with all 51 reforms: federal monitor
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one
Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.
Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.
Oakland to use street barriers to curb sex work in known hotspot
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
Two Oakland nonprofits face setback after equipment, golf cart stolen
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell sworn in as Fremont’s top cop
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
Missing Oakland woman's husband releases new video 2 weeks after disappearance
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
Oakland's interim police chief eyes permanent role leading department
Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.
Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.
Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
Oakland begins search for new police chief with first community forum
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Fremont's new police chief Floyd Mitchell starts next week
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
Oakland search for new police chief is on
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
Former OPD leader Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.