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Large group of motorcyclists takes over Oakland streets, Bay Bridge

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A large group of motorcyclists took over the streets of Oakland and the Bay Bridge on Sunday, disrupting traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol.

In Oakland, the incident happened at around 2 p.m. near Lake Merritt and in the area of Perkins Street and Grand Avenue. The group was spotted on the Bay Bridge starting at about 11 a.m., the CHP said.

A large group of motorcyclists took over the streets of Oakland and the Bay Bridge on Sunday, disrupting traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. Kris Sanchez reports.

Oakland police responded to the incident and detained at least one person.

NBC Bay Area has reached out to Oakland police for more information on the incident.

Raj Mathai speaks with San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman after groups of motorcyclists took over the streets of Oakland, San Francisco and the Bay Bridge over the weekend.
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