January 10, 2018 Oakland’s ability to clamp down on blight threatened A state appellate court found that the city’s method for appealing fines imposed on landlords for blight and substandard living conditions violates state law.
January 10, 2018 Too many rapes dismissed Three East Bay cities have some of the country’s highest rates of “unfounded” rape reports, raising questions about their investigations.
January 3, 2018 Oakland police chief’s troubles resemble those of her past Anne Kirkpatrick has been facing tough questions about her honesty and commitment to reform — just like she did in her last job as chief.
December 20, 2017 Far right’s rise brings racist vandalism to the East Bay On two mornings last spring, just after far-right rallies in Berkeley, worker-owners at the Alchemy Collective Café in South Berkeley arrived to find their…
December 13, 2017 The “Fulfiller of Nightmares,” Oakland counseling guru accused of sexual assault Six women are suing Steve Bearman, founder of Interchange Counseling Institute, alleging that he assaulted them at his home or during private sessions after coercing them to take hallucinogens.
November 6, 2017 OPD’s lost officer class Desperate to staff up, Oakland police hired many problem cops between 2013 and 2015. And it’s still paying the price.
October 30, 2017 Tribune Tavern, restaurant at center of massive scam, suddenly closes The restaurant at the base of the historic tower appears to have shuttered on Friday.
October 25, 2017 A towering scam Tom Henderson bought the iconic Tribune Tower and was hailed as an Oakland hero. The feds say it was all a con.
October 2, 2017 Leaving their cameras off Despite adopting body cameras in 2012, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has rarely used them during lethal force incidents, and implementation isn’t done.
September 13, 2017 Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas holds domestic abusers accountable Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas thought she had a strong case. Her client, Ellena Bondesson, was nine months pregnant when police found her in 2012,…
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