The agreement displaced a bill that would have required Google and Meta to pay into a fund for journalism that is shared on ...

Oakland crime may have dropped by more than 30% in 2024, but many are still not feeling safe in their communities.

The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice ...

OPD is considering changes to its pursuit policy, which has drawn criticism from community members and Governor Newsom for being too restrictive of when officers are allowed to chase suspects.

The Oakland Police Commission is asking for public input on potential changes to the police department's vehicle pursuit policy at two upcoming forums.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially announced she is running for Oakland mayor in April’s special election. A 13-term member of Congress, Lee is known as a leading ...

The Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday is holding a town hall to address concerns over the police department’s strict ...

The Oakland Police Commission is considering whether to loosen the city's police pursuit policies. Currently, city officers cannot chase suspects for activities such as sideshows, reckless driving, ...

Daniel Lurie on Jim Cramer, Alameda County supervisors agree to final talks over sale of Oakland Coliseum, S.F.'s dreary ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom and others say Oakland should allow chases in more circumstances, but critics voice safety concerns ...