Houston PressThe department had for a decade operated under federal oversight; Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf tells officers on her first day in office that it’s time to “root out what is clearly a toxic, macho culture.” The enormity of the task gets laid bare in a … …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By […]
East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A conservation group opposes the Oakland A’s choice for a new downtown baseball stadium as bad for the birds and fish in Lake Merritt. In announcing its opposition Monday night, the Golden Gate Audubon Society said the proposed ballpark … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News
NorthJersey.comOAKLAND — Eight months after a gas station attendant was reportedly robbed at gunpoint, police now say he was in on the scheme. At the time of the alleged robbery, police said a masked man approached an attendant at the Valero gas station on Ramapo … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By […]
ABC NewsAnti-rally protesters chanted slogans “No Trump. No KKK. No fascist USA” and carried signs that said: “Berkeley Stands United Against Hate.” A separate group of counterprotesters had assembled earlier Sunday at the nearby University of California …Live Updates: After San Francisco and Berkeley rallies are scrapped, counter-protesters take over the streetsLos Angeles TimesThe Latest: […]
SFGatePiedmont Mayor Jeff Wieler stepped down Sunday, one day before the City Council was scheduled to vote on whether to remove him over controversial social media posts about Democrats and transgender people that prompted outrage in the community. … 21 … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google News
Video shows mob beating man at Berkeley protestLos Angeles TimesThere were shoving matches around well-known Orange County far-right figure Johnny Benitez. Some screamed “Go home Nazi,” as police tried to escort Benitez and Irma Hinojosa, a member of the Southern California group Latinos for Trump, through the … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By […]
NBC Bay AreaDuring the memorial service at the Scottish Rite Center, Oakland mayor, Libby Schaaf, applauded Walter for dedicating his life to helping people. “Take today to rededicate ourselves to that bond of family, to honor Jakes memory for what he exemplified …Slain firefighter’s acts of kindness in life outshone violent act that ended it, […]
East Bay TimesA police motorcade escorts the family of Oakland firefighter Jake Walter as they arrive for a memorial service at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Walter was fatally shot on Aug. 17 while enjoying a night out in …Oakland Firefighter Fatally Shot in San Jose Remembered at […]
East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man shot Friday morning in East Oakland died from his wounds later in the day, police said Saturday. Related Articles. Learn about El Cerrito crime trends over ‘Coffee with Cops’ · Last in series of public forums with Berkeley’s police … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News
Washington Post8:00 a.m.. A California city has denied a permit for a weekend demonstration organized by a President Donald Trump supporter and billed as a rally against Marxism. Berkeley Deputy City Manager Jovan Grogan tells organizer Amber Cummings in a letter …Organizers of far-right rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley cancel weekend eventsLos Angeles TimesRight-wing […]
The Oakland PressDetroit police are asking for the public’s help with identifying potential victims of a 37-year-old man who worked at several daycare centers in Oakland and Macomb counties over the past couple of years. Michael Pankey of Detroit has been charged with … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News
Athletics NationHappy Friday and welcome to yet another Friday night game thread; the one with all the drinks. I’m waving to you from Dodger Stadium, where I’m watching the best team in baseball having one of the best seasons in MLB history, so there’s that. At least … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics […]
Los Angeles TimesOrganizers of right-wing rallies planned in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend have canceled the events, saying they were concerned about the safety of participants. Joey Gibson, founder of the Patriot Prayer group, said in a Facebook Live post …San Francisco and Berkeley brace for politically-charged ralliesCNNThe Latest: SF mayor doesn’t trust group […]
West Oakland slaying victim was San Francisco manEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man fatally shot Thursday afternoon in West Oakland was identified by police Friday as Joachim Hanwright, 46, of San Francisco. No motive has been determined yet for the killing and no arrests made. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News
Los Angeles TimesThe LAPD and other agencies across California have been stepping up hate crime investigations in recent months, setting up task forces and investigating not only crimes but “hate speech.” The rise in biased incidents has been a source of intense debate … and more …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News
Raids net suspected violent criminals, gang members in Oakland, Bay AreaEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — Dozens of law enforcement officers headed by Oakland police served arrest warrants across the Bay Area Friday morning targeting reputed gang members suspected of being involved in killings, shootings, robberies and burglaries, authorities … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By […]
Business InsiderUber has abandoned plans to move into a massive building in Oakland, California and is instead “exploring several options” for the site, including a sale. … Uber’s move was described by Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf as a “game changer” for the city. and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News
Business Insider UKUber has abandoned plans to move into a massive building in Oakland, California and is instead “exploring several options” for the site, including a sale. … Uber’s move was described by Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf as a “game changer” for the city. and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […]
The Oakland PressCity Council recently rezoned this property to technology and research, should Mr. Gores decide to redevelop the site,” Kevin McDaniel, mayor of Auburn Hills said in a statement. “We are highly optimistic about what the future holds and we plan to … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From Google […]
The Macomb DailyCity Council recently rezoned this property to technology and research, should Mr. Gores decide to redevelop the site,” Kevin McDaniel, mayor of Auburn Hills said in a statement. “We are highly optimistic about what the future holds and … All I knew … and more …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From […]