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Police raid occupied UC Berkeley protest house
Officers from the California Highway Patrol, UCPD other area police agencies have just raided a UC Berkeley property occupied by protesters Wednesday. Police have repeatedly ordered everyone in the area to disperse and say that anyone who doesn’t leave could be subject to arrest, teargas and other types of force.
Should Oakland allow for more aggressive police chases?
When should the police be allowed to engage in a car chase? It’s a question loaded with risk. Officers might be able to make more arrests by pursuing suspects—but it often requires high-speed chases on city streets teeming with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers. Police chases across the nation frequently lead to violent collisions that injure or kill suspects, bystanders, and officers.
Suspect in 2002 rape and kidnapping case arrested in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM, Idaho – A California man suspected of kidnapping and raping a minor in 2002 was arrested in Rathdrum on Thursday evening. According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Eric Ferguson was wanted by Oakley police for allegedly using a deadly weapon to kidnap and rape a victim over two decades ago.
Oakland first district nationwide with 100% electric school buses
(KRON) — Oakland became the first school district in the nation to have a fully electric fleet of school buses today. In partnership with the Oakland Unified School District and Zum, a student transportation company, manufacturers said all 74 of these school buses will also be providing energy to the city when not in use.
One of LA’s Best Korean Fried Chicken Pop-Ups Is Coming to Oakland
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Korean fried chicken purveyor Chimmelier is heading to the Bay Area from Los Angeles this weekend, slinging crisp chicken sandwiches with two pop-ups scheduled in Oakland for May 17 and 18. The Chimmelier team will first take over Oakland’s K-Street restaurant at 3905 Broadway on Friday, May 17, with two items from its menu: the loaded K-chicken burger and the honey butter wings. Chimmelier will then make its next appearance on Saturday, May 18, for Dokkaebier’s Chimaek Festival in Oakland, which pairs chicken and beer alongside entertainment and games.
Oakland high school grads receive $5 million in college scholarships
OAKLAND -- From Oakland, a city that has seen more than its share of crime and violence, comes a story of hope: More than 1,100 students received a gift that will change the course of their lives.It's expected to be Oakland's largest scholarship giveaway, thanks to community sponsors.A group of students gathered at the Kaiser Convention Center for a special ceremony Thursday. They are leaders and role models in their community.You won't find a more positive and inspirational young man than 17-year-old Royal Hubbard."That comes from my mom, my aunt, my family, my dad," Hubbard said. "Everyone put their time...
Oakland student who was accepted to 122 schools staying close to home for college
One Oakland high schooler is racking in the college acceptance letters and scholarships. Helms Ategeka, a top Head-Royce School student, was accepted to 122 colleges and received $5.3 million in collective scholarships. "I feel really lucky that there are people out there, that there are institutions out there that see...
California attorney general orders nonprofit Neighbors Together Oakland to cease ‘all operations’
California’s attorney general has issued a cease-and-desist order to an Oakland organization led by a controversial activist, saying the group has illegally solicited and received donations despite failing to register as a nonprofit with the state. Attorney General Rob Bonta’s May 10 order comes after months of warnings sent...
Family of California man who died days after police restrained him is getting $7.5M in settlement with city
A Northern California city has agreed to pay $7.5 million to the family of a 30-year-old man who died days after police restrained him in 2020, the parties announced Wednesday, settling a wrongful death claim that the family filed.
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