Oakland police sergeant’s lawsuit alleges murder cover-up and racism – East Bay Times

East Bay TimesThe lawsuit names the city of Oakland, Mayor Libby Schaaf, City Administrator Sabrina Landreth, Deputy Chief John Lois, and John Does 1-50 as defendants. Gantt has been on administrative leave since April, when he was involved in a domestic incident … and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News

Oakland man’s death probed as hit and run – Journal Gazette and Times-Courier

Journal Gazette and Times-CourierA state police press release reported that Michael S. Hoskinson, 42, of Oakland was found dead at the accident scene at approximately 6:14 a.m. Sunday on the roadway at Danville Road at East Blevins Street in Oakland. This intersection is on the …Updated: pedestrian killed in OaklandChampaign/Urbana News-GazetteISP: Oakland body identified, investigating […]

Sergeant Sues Oakland in Continuing Police Scandal – Courthouse News Service

Sergeant Sues Oakland in Continuing Police ScandalCourthouse News ServiceOAKLAND, Calif. (CN) – A veteran police sergeant has sued Oakland, California, the Police Department covered up for a fellow officer who allegedly killed his own wife, and failed to investigate allegations that police were sexually exploiting a teenage … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News […]

Continued Cleanup: San Jose Works to Get Back on Track After Historic Floods – NBC Southern California

NBC Southern CaliforniaSome families wishing to rebuild tell NBC Bay Area that they received mixed messages from city officials at the assistance center about receiving money for housing vouchers and building permits. Liccardo cleared up … “The (city) council will validate …San Jose Flood Photos: Dramatic images of February disasterThe Mercury News all 60 news […]

Oakland Police Issued Directive to Report Any Illegal Parties or Events – THUMP

THUMPDespite the retraction of a similar order a week ago, Assistant Oakland police Chief David Downing has issued a directive asking officers to report any illegal events or parties to their supervisors, reports the East Bay Times. According to the new …New Oakland police chief has high hopes for troubled forceSan Francisco Chronicle all 3 […]

Oakland Cracks Down On Illegal Warehouse Parties In Wake Of Ghost Ship Fire – CBS Local

CBS LocalOAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Starting immediately, if Oakland police officers come across any unlawful parties, they have to report them to their commanders and the special events unit. The new policy aims to prevent another Ghost Ship fire. “This directive …Oakland cops again asked to report illegal parties, eventsEast Bay TimesOakland City Council reviews […]