ICE makes largest single-court arrest in S.F., detaining 8
One woman almost made it to the elevator before ICE took her. ICE makes largest single-court arrest in S.F., detaining 8
OPD’s decision to encrypt its radio feeds caught city officials by surprise
For decades, the Oakland Police Department’s radio and dispatch broadcasts have been accessible to the public. Now, the department is working to cut off that access. OPD first announced this decision in late April. In August, the department said its radio channels would go dark on Sept. 3 at 4 a.m.
Free meal service set to end for senior citizens in East Bay
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. - Hundreds of people who rely on a weekly breakfast service in the East Bay are bracing for the program to end. The Breakfast Bag program offered by Meals on Wheels Diablo Region will conclude on Oct. 2. Notices went out with the latest round of deliveries informing clients the service...
APD Arrests Burglary Suspect After Child Calls to Report Intruder
Children to be honored for bravery at APD award ceremony. Last week, a child’s brave 911 call led to the quick arrest of a burglary suspect in the 2800 block of San Diego Road on Alameda Point. According to an Alameda Police Department (APD) report on Facebook, the child was awakened by the sound of someone trying to...
Stopping gun violence in Oakland: on the podcast
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, like Apple and Spotify. Gun violence is dropping in Oakland, but it’s still way too high. We take you behind the scenes into some intensive, on-the-ground efforts to bring the numbers down further — efforts that are funded by the city but led by civilians.
Oakland police arrest two alleged sideshow organizers, seize six cars
After a three-week investigation, Oakland police have arrested two people accused of organizing a large and disruptive sideshow that drew about 100 vehicles and hundreds of spectators.
Two men charged with double murder in Oakland shootout that killed two associates
OAKLAND, Calif. - Alameda County prosecutors on Friday charged two men who survived a wild shootout at an Oakland gold shop with murdering two associates who were shot and killed during a confrontation with the shop owner. Two charged with murder in slayings of associates. What we know:. Deshawn Tyson,...
Pawn Shop Employees Return Fire, Kill Two Alleged Robbers
Pawn shop employees at Oakland, California’s, Eddy Cash for Gold returned fire Wednesday around 7:45 p.m., killing two alleged robbers and wounding three others. ABC 7 News reported that police indicated, “Five masked suspects from Stockton, some armed, entered the store and began assaulting employees.” A gunfight...
‘Didn’t see that coming’: Hot new Oakland burger spot is already expanding
SFGATE columnist Drew Magary called the burger the best he's ever eaten.
California legislators move forward with plan to provide steady funding for High-Speed Rail
California legislators are not backing down from the commitment to create a high-speed rail system to connect the Bay Area and the Los Angeles basin.