The Riders case exposed brutal beatings and corruption. After many setbacks and new scandals, a federal judge ruled the city can finally take back full control of OPD.

Tech critics worry AI infrastructure could displace or harm Oaklanders. Supporters say benefits include jobs and tax revenue.

Nearly a year after approving the $2.25 million surveillance tech, OPD hasn’t signed a contract, raising questions about how the city can enforce data protections.

Duong and Bas discussed political fundraising and a land deal involving California Waste Solutions. Bas is expected to testify in the corruption case against former Mayor Sheng Thao, Andy Duong and ot...

Duong and Bas discussed political fundraising and a land deal involving California Waste Solutions. Bas is expected to testify in the corruption case against former Mayor Sheng Thao, Andy Duong and ot...

Few details were available Thursday about the newly unsealed case, first reported by the East Bay Times.

Two officers, disciplined for failures in investigating misconduct by homicide detective Phong Tran, say the city blew its deadline to hold them accountable.

Two officers, disciplined for failures in investigating misconduct by homicide detective Phong Tran, say the city blew its deadline to hold them accountable.

Here’s what to know about recent AI industry moves, including a Jeff Bezos startup and Tesla in West Oakland.

Jose Angel Castillo was wielding spear-like weapons when officers shot him, the newly released body camera footage shows. The case is under investigation, and OPD is seeking help contacting his next o...

Once again, overtime ensured that police officers dominated the ranks of Oakland's top earners.

We attended block parties in the hills and West Oakland. Here’s what people had to say about falling crime rates and community connection.

Organizers are undeterred and say they have also submitted a separate initiative to create a $30 minimum wage in Oakland.

SambaFunk member Leandro Oliveira Xavier’s friends and family are raising awareness about his case with the "Free Leo, Free Them All" campaign.

Oakland Animal Services is at capacity for big dogs, so the shelter is waiving fees on Aug. 1 and 2. You can view adoptable dogs on their website.

How to adopt a dog from OAS The photos of our long-term residents are wrapped with red ribbons indicating the number of days under OAS’ care. To meet dogs currently in foster email  .

Loved ones greeted Morales Rojas — who was arrested by ICE in Denver last week — as she walked out of ICE’s Aurora detention center Thursday.

Former Mayor Sheng Thao and other defendants have pleaded not guilty, arguing the government’s evidence doesn’t reveal a conspiracy.

Mario Juarez will testify at Thao’s trial in October. The feds say he’ll detail salacious videos, a fight, and alleged bribes.

Chantal Morales Rojas’s lawyers say her arrest at the Denver airport was illegal. ICE says she didn’t have permission to remain in the U.S.

Oakland police say they recovered fireworks and two guns after conducting a nearly three-week investigation.

Chantal Morales Rojas’ friends say they are trying to free the 27-year-old software engineer from a detention center experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak.

Chantal Morales Rojas’ friends say they are trying to free the 27-year-old software engineer from a detention center experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak.

Nine months after the OMCA burglary, investigators have released few new details. An art crimes expert says a reward might help.

A nearly 30-year veteran officer, Beere has made progress on OPD’s federal reforms and led during a time of declining crime.

A nearly 30-year veteran officer, Beere has made progress on OPD’s federal reforms and led during a time of declining crime.

Nine months after the OMCA burglary, investigators have released few new details. An art crimes expert says a reward might help.

We dug into East Bay police records to find out who's selling all those rockets and mortars exploding across the city.

An East Bay political reporter has also accused the staffer, Shawn Wilson, of trying to kill a story on behalf of the Duongs. Wilson denied that claim.

An East Bay political reporter has also accused the staffer, Shawn Wilson, of trying to kill a story on behalf of the Duongs. Wilson denied that claim.

In the wake of racist mob violence in Northern Ireland, there has been attention on "active clubs," a global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center activities around mixed martial arts.

We dug into East Bay police records to find out who's selling all those rockets and mortars exploding across the city.

Activists blocked the span for four hours in April 2024 to protest the genocide in Gaza. Jurors resume deliberations today in their felony trial.

In December, Superintendent Denise Saddler sent the board a budget plan her chief of staff and finance chief had never seen. Days later, they were both gone.

The county faces a costly legal reckoning after prosecutors were found to have wrongfully excluded Black and Jewish people from juries.

Want government records? You might have to pay more, wait longer or even fight the court to obtain them under a proposed new measure.

A Piedmont-raised political activist is building a network of websites and AI-generated social media accounts blasting progressive politicians.

Under this bill, getting public records would be more costly and take longer. And it would allow government agencies to sue members of the public if the agency deems their request to be made with…

California bill aimed at requests made with undefined “malicious intent” could be used to punish people who are in disfavor.

Oakland City Council backed a draft of the bill that would give governments more time to respond to requests.

Oakland City Council backed a draft of the bill that would give governments more time to respond to requests.

Oakland City Council backed a draft of the bill that would give governments more time to respond to requests.