Boog is not the most unique name on the Oakland A’s – Athletics Nation
Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s recently acquired a player named Boog Powell, and we really need to talk about that. It’s an excellent baseball name and it automatically makes the lineup…
Investigators: Oakland Construction Fire Cause Undetermined – FOX40
FOX40The July fire prompted the evacuation of 700 neighbors after a construction crane spun out of control for hours. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last month that the loss of…
To Fix ‘Unfair’ Bail System, Will California Copy Kentucky? – Patch.com
Patch.com“The whole criminal process is class discrimination,” says Malcolm Feeley, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who has written about bail reform and argues the poor are…
Housing crisis: Will California force its cities to OK more building? – The Mercury News
The Mercury NewsPowerful tech companies, state lawmakers and pro-growth activists from around the region implored the City Council on Monday to allow housing on land once used as a rail…
Man’s Death at Oakland’s Chabot Space and Science Center Prompts Investigation: Police – NBC Bay Area
NBC Bay AreaA man on Friday died at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, prompting officials to launch an investigation to figure out what caused his death. Oakland…
Oakland Housing: Construction On Track, But Behind On Affordable Housing – Hoodline
HoodlineOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is touting a new report saying that the city is on track in its goals in building new housing, but the bulk of that construction is…
Former Oakland Cop: Prosecutors Re-File Charges – Patch.com
Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — A judge today denied a motion by defense lawyers for a former Oakland police officer not to allow prosecutors to re-file two felony counts of conspiracy to…
Only Six Percent of Housing Under Construction in Oakland Is Affordable – East Bay Express
East Bay ExpressAccording to a new City of Oakland report, there are 18,793 housing units in the city’s development pipeline, and 2,781 of these homes are already under construction. But…
Investigators: Oakland construction fire cause undetermined – The Bakersfield Californian
The Bakersfield CalifornianThe July fire prompted the evacuation of 700 neighbors after a construction crane spun out of control for hours. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last month that the…
Vicious BART Robbery: Man Knocked To The Ground, Punched, Kicked – Patch.com
Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — A vicious attack on a man in the parking lot of an East Bay BART station is the latest violent crime to put a BART patron in…
Investigators: Oakland Construction Fire Cause Undetermined – U.S. News & World Report
Investigators: Oakland Construction Fire Cause UndeterminedU.S. News & World Report… at a news conference that the string of fires in Oakland was hurting a city in the middle of a…
Oakland Musician Dave Deporis Robbed and Killed – Pitchfork
PitchforkOakland musician Dave Deporis died on Wednesday after being robbed and dragged behind a car, the East Bay Times reports. He was 40. Witnesses and police said Deporis was sitting…
Elsewhere: While Colorado bars those with drug felonies from the pot business, Oakland opens a door – Denverite (blog)
Denverite (blog)National crime data shows that minorities were arrested more often for cannabis-related crimes than their white counterparts, despite the fact that they report using the drug less. Due to…
Man dragged to death behind car was Oakland musician – East Bay Times
East Bay TimesThe Oakland resident gave chase as the suspect got into a car around the corner near 42nd Street and Rich Street, police said. As the car sped off,…
Man Dragged From Vehicle In Oakland, Dies – Patch.com
Man Dragged From Vehicle In Oakland, DiesPatch.comOAKLAND, CA — A man died after being robbed and then dragged from a vehicle in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, according to…
Mayor Wheeler to formally introduce new Portland police chief – KPTV.com
KPTV.comOutlaw is a deputy chief of police in Oakland, California and her move to Portland is make history. She will be the Rose City’s first African-American female police chief. Outlaw…
Another View: Handcuffing our police – Auburn Journal
Auburn JournalWhen I served on the Auburn City Council, it was heartening to observe a dedicated group of volunteers as they assisted the Auburn Police Department. Many of these ……
Mariners shift into Cruz control to beat Oakland – The Columbian
The ColumbianSeattle Mariners’ Nelson Cruz points skyward as he crosses home plate following his solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday,…
LA City Council Mulls Starting Municipal Bank to Help Cannabis Industry – InsideSources
InsideSourcesOne way to push the envelope would be to get the city involved in banking and loans to California’s cannabis industry, a project that Wesson hopes would be able to…
This MLB player has the most home runs since 2016, and you’ll never guess who it is – The Mercury News
The Mercury NewsOakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) is congratulated by Rajai Davis (11) and Marcus Semien (10) after scoring both after hitting a three run home run in…
Oakland Police Commission Candidates Face Questions of Experience, Bias, and Conflicts – East Bay Express
East Bay ExpressTen of 28 finalists vying for the first seats on Oakland’s newly established police commission were publicly interviewed last night by a selection panel. … with the Oakland…
Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market Management Blasted By Former Councilmember
The Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market near Lake Merritt has been a community fixture going back to 1997. The main criticisms that has been leveled over the years have been…
Oakland police release images of armed robbery suspect – East Bay Times
East Bay TimesOakland police shared this image Tuesday, August 8, 2017 of a suspect sought in connection with a July 31 robbery in the 2700 block of International Boulevard. OAKLAND…
28 finalists compete for spot on Oakland’s powerful police commission – East Bay Times
East Bay Times… while Mayor Libby Schaaf picks the other three. Tagami, a former Port of Oakland commissioner, is known for rehabilitating the Fox Theater but recently has clashed with…
Is this deal humane? – KQED
KQEDIn California, local jails get paid millions to house immigrants facing deportation. In some poor rural counties, it’s a large source of income — one of the few sources —…
Berkeley Road Rage Suspect Charged With Grizzly Peak Arson – CBS San Francisco Bay Area
CBS San Francisco Bay AreaUniversity of California at Berkeley police Officer Ryan Miyamoto wrote in a probable cause statement that he found a cigarette lighter in Bautista’s pocket when he…