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New surveillance cameras deployed in filthy California city to combat dumping, trashing of town
The city of Oakland is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping by deploying 15 additional surveillance cameras equipped with Flock Safety automated license plate readers. These cameras, previously introduced across the Bay Area over the summer, will enhance the city’s efforts to identify and prosecute offenders.
Oakland neighborhood fed up with tires being dumped along their streets
An Oakland neighborhood said they're fed up with the hundreds of old tires being dumped all over their sidewalk.People who live in the area said they know who is dumping the tires, and they've reported it to the city, but they say the city isn't doing anything to stop him."When I saw these tires, I was just astonished because the pile is literally taller than me," said East Oakland resident Ansel Troy. Neighbors said the tires first appeared about three months ago, and every time the city cleans them up the tires come right back."What am I supposed to do....
‘Bored’ Mustang driver cited in Vallejo sideshow, car impounded
(KRON) — A driver who allegedly spun donuts in a Ford Mustang at a Vallejo sideshow overnight Sunday told officers he attended because he was “bored,” according to the Vallejo Police Department (VPD). Police responded at 1:26 a.m. to Sonoma Boulevard and Indiana Street after receiving multiple reports of a sideshow. Vallejo authorities said approximately […]
Keller Fire evacuees return to Oakland Hills homes after dodging disaster
All evacuees forced out of their homes by the Keller Fire in the Oakland Hills were allowed to return home. Fire officials lifted the final evacuation orders at 8 p.m. on Sunday.Earlier in the day, Oakland police officers escorted evacuees, who live on or near Campus Drive back to their homes."Yes, it's quite a journey," said Marc Bryan, when asked about his first trip back home since Friday.Bryan said he was relieved to make that journey home. He evacuated on Friday from his condo near Campus Drive with just a jacket and a go-bag."It's been a while, it...
How well did emergency alert system work during Oakland's Keller Fire? Here's what we found
Friday afternoon's Keller Fire in Oakland was relatively small but it had a big impact. The fire burned 15 acres in the densely occupied Oakland Hills, threatening homes as it climbed uphill, eventually damaging two houses.ABC7 News reporter Leslie Brinkley delved into how well the emergency alert system worked.RELATED: Remaining evacuated residents in Oakland Hills fire allowed back home Sunday nightOakland Hills resident Brady Tymn says his cellphone was lighting up from all of the alerts."I started getting alerts on my phone when I was in the car about the Oakland fire," said Tymn.The Keller Fire burned land next door...
See’s Candies in Oakland burglarized Saturday
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A See’s Candies location in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood was burglarized over the weekend after thieves shattered a front window to gain entry, according to the Oakland Police Department. Oakland police responded on Saturday around 6:45 a.m. to a report of a commercial burglary at 5802 College Avenue. Arriving officers located evidence […]
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