Oakland Stores Go on 2-Hour Strike to Protest High Crime; ‘Cashless’ Signs
Oakland store owners staged a two-hour strike on Tuesday to protest high crime and retail theft in the city. Local ABC affiliate KGO-7 reported: Business owners say the goal of…
Busy night as Oakland City Council OKs crime strategies while cops chase calls
At a marathon council meeting that went into Wednesday morning, Oakland city leaders approved a multifaceted crime prevention plan.
Public safety concerns front and center at special Oakland City Council
Public safety was front and center at a special Oakland City Council meeting on Tuesday. Residents demanded change and accountability. Councilmember Dan Kalb says he wants to take action. Kalb…
Oakland City Council Votes to Divert Funds From Police to Violence-Prevention Programs
On Thursday evening, the Oakland City Council voted a new budget which included cutting some funding for the Oakland Police Department.
Protesters Chain Themselves Together In Oakland City Council Meeting
Protesters shut down a city council meeting in Oakland Tuesday night. Mike Sugerman reports.