Oakland homeless woman steals city council candidate’s fundraising money: ‘I was left to fend for myself’
It is said that every good deed goes unpunished. An Oakland, California, city council candidate campaigning on a platform of tackling the city's homelessness and “skyrocketing crime” said a homeless woman stole her bag full of donations during a campaign launch event on Sunday. To make matters worse, she said she called 911 but police […]
Oakland California Golden Hours Liquor worker pulls gun on mob of bikers
A mob of laughing bikers was captured on video attacking a California liquor store employee and then fleeing the scene, with the employee shouting that he pulled a gun on the attackers. The unidentified employee was standing outside Golden Hours Liquor on International Boulevard in Oakland on Saturday when he was confronted by more than […]
Jaws of Life Stolen from Oakland Firefighters During Rescue Call
Police are investigating after a “Jaws of Life” tool was stolen from a firefighter in the Democrat-run city of Oakland, California, on Friday. The theft was reported by firefighters. Used at the scene of a report in the 1600 block of West Street. Los Angeles Times It was reported on Monday. A police spokesman said […]
When new Met Paul Blackburn realized how bad it was in Oakland
For Paul Blackburn, who was not only drafted and developed by the Athletics but also grew up watching games at the Coliseum, Oakland losing its beloved MLB team is disturbing. The Athletics are leaving town this winter, relocating to Sacramento for three or four seasons until a new stadium is built for the team in […]
Oakland police union urges mayor to resign ‘immediately’ over ‘failures in this city’
The police union representing Oakland, California, police officers is calling on Mayor Shen Tao to “immediately” resign, citing a lack of resources for the police department to respond to reports of criminal activity. Oakland Police Officers Association President Huy Nguyen said at a press conference on Tuesday that the union is calling for Mayor Thao […]
5 shot during Oakland street takeover; video captures spectators taking cover as gunfire rings out
Five people shot dead during major street protests in Oakland over the weekend, police say Said Preliminary findings. The car commotion was captured on security cameras around 3:40 a.m. Sunday as hundreds of people looked on at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue. “When they think there will be no repercussions or consequences, […]
Bullet reportedly pierces wall of Oakland home, hits father of 2 in head while he’s asleep, exits through his eye
Last week, a bullet reportedly penetrated the wall of an Oakland home, striking a sleeping father of two in the head and exiting his eye. Quote: GoFundMe page From the family of the victim, Run Hua Kuang KTVU-TV reported. He had been taking a nap after finishing his shift as a delivery truck driver Thursday […]
Newsom urges Oakland officials to tighten ‘extreme’ policy that restricts police chases
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called on Oakland officials to revise an “extreme” policy that generally allows police to pursue suspects only in “violent forcible crimes.” The Governor sent a letter to Oakland Mayor Shen Tao, the Oakland City Council and the Oakland Police Commission urging them to reconsider Oakland Police Department (OPD) […]
Athletics Haven’t Landed Any Investors For Vegas Stadium, Oakland Area Groups Rumored To Be On Gag Order: REPORT
Woah! We’ve got major developments coming out of Oakland and Las Vegas! Speaking to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority at a July 18 presentation, the Oakland Athletics gave confirmation that their $1.5 billion proposed Sin City ballpark doesn’t have financing at this time, according to Vital Vegas. (RELATED: Umpire, Coach Get Into Wild Brawl At […]
Newsom rescinds offer to address Oakland crime surge after radical Soros DA rejects aid despite looming recall
George Soros-backed Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price (D), who faces an upcoming removal election over her soft-on-crime policies, has refused to cooperate with lawyers for California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, according to a letter obtained by the Department of Justice. Daily Caller News Foundation. Earlier this year, Governor Newsom’s office announced it would help […]