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Oakland leaders call for continued violence prevention program funding
Oakland is wrapping up its safest year since the start of the pandemic, according to city leaders. But to continue to tackle violent crime, city and community leaders are calling on future leaders to continue funding a violence prevention program.
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Crime crackdown: Gov. Newsom pushes for change in Oakland police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday the state will continue to support Oakland and the East Bay in an ongoing crime crackdown, but also called for a change in the city’s pursuit policy.
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Oakland police officers hand out gifts, holiday dinners to families in need
Several Oakland police officers spent Christmas Eve giving out holiday dinners and gifts to families in need throughout the city.
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Vallejo rapper unveils theme song for local school
Vallejo rapper and entrepreneur LaRussell is going back to school with his newest music video.
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Alameda County DA drops charges against last officer in Mario Gonzalez case
The last of three officers charged in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez has now officially been cleared of any criminal responsibility.
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Oakland City Council moves forward with major cuts to balance budget
The Oakland City Council moved forward Tuesday with a plan to tackle its roughly $130 million budget deficit with major cuts to several departments, including police and fire services.
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Oakland City Council approves budget cuts plan amid $129 million deficit
The Oakland City Council made some difficult decisions during Tuesday night’s meeting as the city faces a $129 million deficit.
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao talks giving back, what's next as she leaves office
A political shake-up is about to take place in Oakland. Tuesday is Mayor Sheng Thao’s final day in office after being recalled in the November election.
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2 Berkeley High School students arrested for bringing guns on campus
Two students have been arrested for allegedly bringing firearms to Berkeley High School on Wednesday.
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Neighbors on edge after man fatally shot in Concord
Police are searching for a person who shot and killed a bike rider in Concord.
