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Oakland officials tout drop in crime, say investments are working

Jan 8

Violence trending downward in Alameda Co., data shows

Dec 19, 2025

Oakland launches community-based violence prevention

The program, led by Roots Community Health, centers on "peace committees" that rely on community members and trained, paid professionals to mediate disputes outside of the traditional criminal justice system.

Jun 30

Santa Clara Co. DA commits $150K to retail crime prevention programs

Sep 18, 2025

Proposed Oakland budget would fund 6 police academy classes in 2 years

May 6, 2025

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie makes new changes to city's police commission

Mar 1, 2025

Downtown San Leandro GameStop to permanently close following burglary

Dec 28, 2024

Prop 36 in effect, increasing penalties for some theft, drug crimes

Dec 18, 2024

Oakland faces major cuts amid historic $129 million budget deficit

Dec 8, 2024

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Oakland launches community-based violence prevention

Jun 30

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Oakland officials tout drop in crime, say investments are working

Jan 8

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Violence trending downward in Alameda Co., data shows

Dec 19, 2025

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Santa Clara Co. DA commits $150K to retail crime prevention programs

Sep 18, 2025

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Proposed Oakland budget would fund 6 police academy classes in 2 years

May 6, 2025

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SF Mayor Daniel Lurie makes new changes to city's police commission

Mar 1, 2025

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Downtown San Leandro GameStop to permanently close following burglary

Dec 28, 2024

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California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes

Dec 18, 2024

Latest Stories

How police department plays large role in Oakland's $93 million budget deficit

At Tuesday's city council meeting, red flags were raised about the Oakland Police Department's role in the city's $93 million budget deficit.

Nov 21, 2024

Gov. Newsom orders CHP enforcement in Oakland to be extended, raising concerns of over-policing

The surge operation that has CHP officers in Oakland was set to expire this week. However, building off the success from the program, Gov. Newsom has ordered CHP to continue its work in the city through at least the end of the year.

Nov 9, 2024

Frustrated business owners turning to Prop 36 for relief after repeat break-ins

On the heels of back-to-back weekend burglaries, Bay Area business owners say retail theft is "out of control" and advocate for Prop 36 as a way to curb crime, but opponents say it's misleading and will lead to mass incarceration.

Nov 4, 2024

Oakland PD's inaccurate crime reporting leads to questions about what's going on in city

Oakland PD has a data problem. They don't seem to know how many crimes are being committed in the city. The numbers they report publicly are different from what they are reporting to the California Department of Justice.

Nov 2, 2024

Here's where Bay Area residents stand with Prop 36, a controversial crime prevention ballot measure

If passed, Prop 36 would increase sentencing for certain drug and theft crimes, rolling back previous criminal justice reforms passed by voters in 2014.

Oct 5, 2024