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Oakland drivers hit by new fake parking ticket scam, report says: Here’s what to...

If you've recently received a parking ticket in Oakland, you may want to double check the paperwork. That's because drivers are being targeted by a new scam.
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Person killed in West Oakland shooting

A shooting on Myrtle Street turned fatal after the victim died at a hospital.
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Bay Area family mourns 94-year-old tricyclist, killed by driver who ran onto road shoulder

Fernando Velazquez often joked with his family that riding his tricycle every day was his secret to longevity.
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UPDATE: Search Escalates for Missing Teen Amarie Woods in Oakland After Recent Sighting

The search for 15-year-old Amarie Woods has intensified as the Oakland Police Department receives a tip from a witness claiming to have seen the missing teen. Woods, who is at-risk due to her age, has been missing for nearly two weeks. According to the Oakland Police Department, a witness reported seeing her last...
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Mayor Ashcraft’s Best Practices for E-Bikes and E-Scooters

We need to talk about e-bikes and e-scooters. The City of Alameda encourages active transportation—walking, biking, and using public transportation—to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that cause global warming and sea level rise, and for health benefits.
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Immigration officers conduct operation in Richmond’s North & East neighborhood

Federal immigration officers carried out an operation in Richmond’s North and East neighborhood Wednesday morning, city officials confirmed, but local police said they were not involved. Richmond Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons confirmed that a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation was...
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Suspects’ photos released in 2021 deadly home invasion robbery of Oakland community leader

(KRON) — Oakland police are hoping the public can identify two suspects tied to the October 1, 2021, fatal home invasion robbery of community leader Dirk Tillotson. Tillotson was shot and killed in his Maxwell Park home in East Oakland. Police released three photos Wednesday that are shown below. According to police,...
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Sword-wielding squatter removal specialist will kick out ‘unwanted guests’ for a price – without...

A MAN has offered a controversial service that promises to clear out squatters fast – without waiting for police or the courts. Armed with swords, tear gas, and military tactics, his business targets people living illegally in homes. Based in Oakland, California, James Jacobs runs a company called ASAP Squatter...
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SF proposes higher fines to deter illegal dirt bike riding

District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter unveiled legislation Tuesday to double San Francisco's maximum fine for misdemeanor sideshow offenses to $1,000 in an effort to curb illegal dirt bike and ATV riding. Why it matters: The effort is part of a citywide crackdown on sideshows, illegal stunt driving and unauthorized...
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Scammers are leaving fake parking tickets on cars in Oakland

A new scam is preying on drivers in Oakland, where fake parking citations have been slipped onto windshields, tricking some residents into paying bogus fines.

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