How Oakland saw no homicides for six weeks
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
Oakland shooting leaves near Lake Merritt dies
A victim is in critical condition after a shooting in Oakland on Thursday, officials say.
Oakland sees first homicide in over a month
Police are investigating Oakland's first homicide since September after a shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon.
Thieves steal computers from Oakland Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls club of Oakland is dealing with a major setback after thousands of dollars’ worth of technology was stolen from them in a burglary on Wednesday.
Woman recovering from brutal, unprovoked attack in Oakland
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.
2 Oakland police officers arrested on suspicion of DUI, DA says
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Monday voiced public safety concerns over the arrest of a second Oakland police officer for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
Oakland renews ShotSpotter gunshot detection system contract
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday renewed the contract for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
Triple-shooting on Oakland street, police say
Oakland police are investigating after three people were shot in the same area Saturday night.
Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
Oakland sees nearly 30% drop in homicides
Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating the city's 69th homicide this year, which they noted was tragic, but a nearly 30% drop from last year at the same time.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Oakland has installed 100 license plate readers so far
Oakland police said on Thursday that its new license plate reader system is leading to the arrests of violent suspects.
Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo
The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies.
Witness says OPD officer crashed his truck in Oakland, he says otherwise
Another Oakland cop is in hot water after witnesses say they saw him behind the wheel of a vehicle that he reported stolen.
East Oakland shooting leaves 1 man dead, stray bullet hits window of a child's bedroom
Frequent shootings in one East Oakland neighborhood near the San Leandro border have kept neighbors feeling fearful and frustrated.
Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.