2025 preliminary Oakland data shows a decrease in all crimes compared to 2024 and a three-year average. Police union says better crime-fighting technology such as Flock camera surveillance and ...

Mayor Barbara Lee, alongside other Oakland leaders, addressed crime statistics and public safety on Wednesday – noting the drop in homicides, plus a decrease in firearm robberies, firearm assaults and ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- When it comes to crime, the City of Oakland is boosting double-digit drops in major categories. "It is all-hands-on-deck trying to prevent crimes from occurring. And hold ...

In 2025, Oakland saw its lowest homicide total in decades, but after five homicides to start 2026, it's clear to officials that crime prevention work is not done. At a news conference Wednesday, ...

Violent crime in Oakland dropped significantly in 2025, city leaders said Wednesday, attributing the decrease to local violence prevention programs, police surveillance technology and frequent ...

California carries the image of sunshine, ocean breezes, and endless opportunity. Yet underneath that glittering reputation, ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the city's double-digit, year-over-year drop in crime Wednesday while acknowledging that gun violence continues to traumatize many communities. Citing the Oakland ...

California might be the Golden State, but not all that glitters is gold. Beneath California’s sunshine and golden promise lies a harsher truth. Beyond the beaches and billion-dollar tech startups, ...