Yet another Oakland street takeover with thugs firing guns caught on video; residents complain cops are nowhere to be found
Just over a month ago, five people were shot during a street occupation in Oakland – a lawless gathering also known as a “sideshow” where drivers block intersections, drive in lanes, accelerate and burn tires as large crowds watch. Now, early Saturday morning, Oakland was hit by another street occupation, this time for an hour, […]
Oakland candidate Charlene Wang robbed of campaign donations by homeless woman
A city council candidate seeking to solve Oakland's crime and homelessness problems was left on his own after a homeless woman stole a $1,000 donation from him after a campaign event. Charlene Wang lost her campaign funds Sunday in the embattled California city after a gunman took her donation bag and refused to give it […]
Liquor Store Worker Pulls Gun On Mob Of Oakland Teens As They Assault Him
A video of a liquor store employee in Oakland, California, fighting off a group of young men on bicycles at gunpoint has been widely circulated on social media. The video shows a store clerk standing in front of the store being surrounded by young men, one of whom hits him in the face with a […]
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 […]