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Oakland Has Nation’s Highest Robbery Rate, FBI Data Shows
As Oakland prepares to hear from law enforcement expert Bill Bratton about his recommendations to fight crime, new FBI numbers show the city has the highest robbery rate in the country.
Oakland City Employees Voice Concerns About New Budget
Many city employees said they refuse to accept any more cuts to their benefits or pay after making those concessions during the recession.
Oakland Police Monitor Says City Making Slight Improvement In Reforms
An independent monitor says the Oakland Police Department is making a “slight improvement” in meeting reforms that were mandated in the settlement of a police brutality lawsuit a decade ago.
Quan Says CHP To Expand Patrols In Oakland
Two days after Oakland’s contract with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office ended, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan announced Monday that the California Highway Patrol has agreed to extend and expand its patrols in her city.
Warriors Fans In Oakland Celebrate Team’s Journey To NBA Playoffs
A rally was held at the Oakland City Center on Thursday as a sendoff to the Golden State Warriors, as they begin their run in the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.
Oakland Police Say Homicides, Gang-Related Shootings Down Compared To 2012
The murder rate in Oakland is down and so are gang-related shootings so far this year, according to police.
Oakland Police Graduates Its First Academy Class Since 2008
In a major step to improve low staffing levels, on Friday the Oakland Police Department graduated its first academy since 2008.
Auditor Says Oakland Lawmakers Interfered With Contract Bidding Process
Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby issued a report Thursday alleging that City Council members Desley Brooks and Larry Reid interfered with the bidding process for the demolition and remediation process at the former Oakland Army Base.
Phil Matier: A Mayoral Tale Of Two Cities
While low approval ratings plague Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, it doesn’t appear she’ll be going anywhere. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Mayor Ed Lee is leading his city in a period of rapid expansion.
New Oakland Police Compliance Director Welcomed By Mayor, Critic
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and civil rights attorney John Burris on Tuesday both welcomed the appointment of police expert Thomas Frazier to oversee long-overdue court-ordered reforms of the Oakland Police Department.
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