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Oakland is about to redesign one of its most dangerous roads—and you get to weigh in on the final plan
Oakland is seeking public input on its plans for a big redesign of 73rd Avenue between Macarthur Boulevard and International Boulevard—and there are five days left for residents to vote. The choice is important for the future of East Oakland. Seventy-Third Avenue is an arterial road, which residents, industry,...
1 person killed in shooting, Oakland police investigating
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area. Police said they received multiple reports of a victim with gunshot wounds on the 100 block of Louvaine Avenue just before 4:15 p.m. Arriving officers found the victim with a single gunshot...
Alleged drug lab producing DMT discovered in Brentwood
Deputies in Brentwood allegedly discovered a lab set up to manufacture a powerful psychedelic drug and containers of an explosive compound, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.On Tuesday morning, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Shasta Daisy Drive. During the search, investigators allegedly uncovered a Dimethyltryptamine laboratory, also known as DMT.DMT is similar to LSD or psilocybin mushrooms in that it causes hallucinatory "trips."In addition to the lab, authorities allege they found three containers of an explosive compound.The Walnut Creek Police Department bomb squad was called in and determined that the...
Teen's mother speaks out after son shot outside of Berkeley home
A Berkeley mother is speaking out after her 13-year-old son was unexpectedly shot outside of their home Tuesday night. The victim is back home recovering from the injuries as police try to locate the suspects and determine a motive behind the shooting. The victim’s mother, who did not want to...
Murder charges filed in deadly I-580 wrong-way crash following burglary: DA
Two men have been charged in connection with a deadly crash on I-580 near the Bay Bridge that killed a Lafayette man. The men, fleeing from a burglary, was driving the wrong-way when they slammed head-on into the victim's car.
Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
A man authorities say set a Berkeley hotel on fire after being released on his own recognizance despite pending parole revocation proceedings is facing new felony charges this week, court papers show. Police say Jamar Smith, 42, set the lobby on fire just days after being arrested on suspicion of...
Oakland Man Arrested by Redwood City Police on Human Trafficking Charges
The gritty tangle of human trafficking has yielded another suspect, with the Redwood City Police Department announcing the arrest of a 33-year-old Oakland man on charges that include pimping and pandering. The suspect, Marqus Alexander Coleman, was taken into custody by Alameda County probation officers on March 27. An investigation...
City of Alameda honors female first responders. Here's its goal for public service agencies
"Anything you can dream of, you can do." As Women's History Month is almost over, the city of Alameda wants to share with everyone how important female firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other public servers are to the community.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
OAKLAND, Calif. - Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown. Blue Shield of California, The Clorox Company, Kaiser Permanente and PG&E said they will collaborate and work with local police and the city to improve security through the creation of an Uptown/Downtown Safe Zone.
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