Oakland officials, from the mayor on down, are responsible for the Ghost Ship fire – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesTo the editor: Cities are responsible for the safety of their residents. Enforcing rules on smoke detectors, sprinklers and enclosed stairwells are examples of that. Allowing people to live in unsafe conditions, ignoring the dangers of illegal … and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News

Oakland: Police conducting search in West Oakland – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Officers on the ground and at least one police helicopter were searching a West Oakland neighborhood for a suspect Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The search, which began around 4 p.m. near the intersection of 39th Street and Dr. Martin …Video: Oakland Police going house to house searching for suspectKRON4.com all 3 […]

Oakland Voices: young activists in East Oakland bring new energy, tech savvy to address environmental, housing issues – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A new energy is gathering in Deep East Oakland. Two community meetings in early December focused on familiar issues, such as improved schools and illegal dumping, as well as the not-so-familiar topics of creek restoration and the promotion … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News

4 men arrested after Oakland shooting – KRON4.com

4 men arrested after Oakland shootingKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — Four suspects were arrested in connection with an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles Saturday afternoon in Oakland, a police officer said today. The shooting occurred at about 2:45 p.m. in the 6100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News […]