Oakland Police Liberate Juveniles from Trafficking Nightmare, Portland and Local Teens Rescued in Vice...
In a recent operation by the Oakland Police Department (OPD), efforts to dismantle human trafficking networks have led to the rescue of two juvenile females from the throes of exploitation. The operation, conducted along International Boulevard last Monday, focused on identifying victims of human trafficking and...
Oakland celebrates ‘Christmas in Mexico’
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, host its annual, Christmas in Mexico at Oakland's Calvin Simmons Theatre. The group started in 1967 in Livermore.
Overturned big rig on I-880 in Oakland blocks lanes of traffic
(KRON) — An overturned big rig on Interstate 880 in Oakland was blocking traffic Monday. The injury crash occurred on the southbound lanes of I-880 at 29th Avenue, blocking the right and center lanes. Drivers are being advised to expect delays, use alternate routes and avoid the area. The California Highway Patrol...
Concord police investigate smash-and-grab robbery of jewelry store
A smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery happened in Concord on Sunday, according to police. Just before noon, multiple calls came in reporting a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store inside the Sunvalley Shopping Center. According to police, suspects used hammers to break display cases and then fled in a waiting...
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District won official recognition from the state this month, guaranteeing financial and technical assistance for the cultural zone over the next few years. The district — located along the 14th Street corridor between Lake Merritt and I-880 — is one of 10 newly...
Videos show Waymo cars stuck at San Francisco intersections during massive power outage
Waymo, the operator of driverless ride-hailing vehicles, was also impacted by the massive power outage in San Francisco. Numerous people reported on social media seeing the autonomous cars sitting at intersections, apparently confused because the traffic lights were out.
Oakland Council Expands Citywide Security Cameras Despite Major Opposition
The Oakland City Council this week approved a $2.25 million contract with Flock Safety for a mass surveillance network of hundreds of security cameras to track vehicles in the city. In a 7-1 vote in favor of the contract, with only District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife voting no, the Council...
Harbor seals make use of commercial dock in Seaplane Lagoon
Over the years, harbor seal observers on the former Alameda Point Harbor Seal Monitors Facebook page often asked, “Do we need another harbor seal float?” It appears the seals have provided their own answer. December is when the numbers of harbor seals start increasing at Alameda Point in...
Two More Suspects Arrested for September Jewelry Store Strong-arm Robbery
San Jose detectives today announced the arrest of two East Bay teens as the 14th and 15th suspects in a vicious assault and robbery at a southeast San Jose jewelry store in September. Police identified Jamieon Miller, 19, of Tracy, as the suspect who violently assaulted the 88-year-old business owner...
Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 4 in Antioch while fleeing from police
A person who was fleeing from police in Antioch was hit and killed by a vehicle on Highway 4 in Antioch on Monday, authorities said.
