August 6, 2019 Masked gunmen reportedly set RVs on fire in West Oakland A woman living in an RV in West Oakland was forced out by two masked men with guns who threatened to light her on…
July 3, 2019 Ersie Joyner fights for Rome Oakland’s most decorated police officer is retiring this August, leaving a legacy of substantially reduced gun violence.
May 28, 2019 Dead battery blamed for lack of clear view of OPD shooting of unconscious man Nearly four years since Oakland police shot and killed a man found unconscious in his car near Lake Merritt, the department released video from…
May 15, 2019 Since Oscar Grant, 242 people shot and killed by police in Bay Area While only about 30% of Bay Area residents are Hispanic or Black, more than 60% of people shot and killed by police officers over the last decade are Hispanic or Black.
September 17, 2018 After 3 years, Oakland police release body-camera video of Demouria Hogg shooting After Three Years, Oakland Police Release Body-Camera Video of Demouria Hogg Shooting
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.
April 3, 2017 The year of no police shootings 2016 was definitely not a banner year for Oakland police, except in one area: For the first time in more than two decades, no one got shot by a police officer.
