Frank Ogawa Plaza

Peaceful March Held On Occupy Oakland Anniversary

Protesters concluded a circuitous march through downtown Oakland Thursday night that followed a day of protests to mark the anniversary of the day police first cleared the Occupy Oakland encampment.

2012/10/25

Under the eyes of city hall and a statue of Frank H. Ogawa, Occupy Oakland protestors camp in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza on November 13, 2011 in Oakland, California. In the wake of violent confrontations with police, vandalism and the recent shooting near the encampment, Oakland mayor Jean Quan and city administrators have issued eviction notices to protesters at the Occupy Oakland encampment and have asked them to leave immediately. (Photo by Mathew Sumner/Getty Images)

Oakland Touts Downtown Turnaround In Year After Turbulent Occupy Protests

In the year since a series of Occupy protests turned Oakland upside down, business all over the city has seen a renaissance particularly in the downtown core, city leaders said Wednesday.

2012/10/25

Occupy Oakland To Mark Anniversary, Large Police Presence Expected

The City of Oakland and its Police Department are fully aware of the planned Occupy Oakland protest on Thursday, and they are prepared for whatever comes of it.

2012/10/25

Oakland’s Art & Soul Festival Celebrates Local Talent

The 12th Annual Art and Soul Festival in downtown Oakland kicked things off Saturday with a number of new additions. Focusing on homegrown talent…

2012/08/04

Report Criticizes Oakland Police Response To Occupy Protest

An independent report said that the Oakland Police’s handling of a violent protest involving anti-Wall Street demonstrators was flawed due to inadequate staffing, poor planning and training.

2012/06/14

May Day Activists Mark International Worker's Day In California

Oakland Officials Seek Vandalism Video, Photos From Protests

Oakland city officials are asking members of the public to submit video or photographic evidence of vandalism associated with recent protests.

2012/05/11

Oakland Businesses Regroup After Day Of Protest

While damage wasn’t as extensive compared to previous protests, businesses in downtown Oakland were once again trying to recover Wednesday following May Day demonstrations.

2012/05/02

A protester is detained by police during a rally for International Worker's Day on May 1, 2012 in Oakland. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Oakland Police Order May Day Protesters To Leave; SF Building Occupied

At least 23 people were arrested during May Day protests in Oakland on Tuesday. Meanwhile, police in riot gear faced off with dozens of protesters who occupied a building in San Francisco.

2012/05/01

Bay Area Protests and Picket Lines Planned For May Day

Bay Area labor unions along with the Occupy movement are planning protests, picket lines and walkouts on May Day.

2012/04/30

Occupy Oakland March Mostly Peaceful, 2 Arrests

Two were arrested when several protesters attempted to interfere with a traffic stop during a mostly peaceful anti-police march in Oakland Saturday night, police said.

2012/02/12

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