Oakland’s police chase policy continues to stir debate even as officials try to dispel myths
Activists who want to allow for more police chases rallied Wednesday night before a Police Commission town hall intended to share accurate information about pursuit rules.
Oakland police officials to address department's pursuit policy
The Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday is holding a town hall to address concerns over the police department’s strict pursuit policy, which community advocates say has emboldened criminals.
Oakland residents push for city to end police department's no-chase policy
Andrea Nakano reports on a push by Oakland residents to end the city's no-chase policy for police. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:
Should Oakland change its controversial police pursuit policy? Here's what the community thinks
OPD is considering changes to its pursuit policy, which has drawn criticism from community members and Governor Newsom for being too restrictive of when officers are allowed to chase suspects.
Frustrated residents urge Oakland Police Commission to loosen pursuit policy
The Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday evening. The Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the policy.
Oaklanders express concerns about police pursuit policy, ask for change
Oaklanders rallied and gathered on Wednesday to voice their concerns over the city’s police pursuit policy, claiming it is currently not working and needs to change. The police commission attempted to clarify any confusion over the policy nearly three weeks after Gov.
Oakland crime down by 30%, but public safety concerns remain
Oakland crime may have dropped by more than 30% in 2024, but many are still not feeling safe in their communities.
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Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Newsom challenged the Oakland Police Commission to change its pursuit policies. Newsom, the CHP and others want more freedom to chase suspects, while others say innocent people can get ...
Newsom fast-tracks temporary housing in fire-stricken areas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday issued an executive order to expedite the availability of temporary housing in ...
Residents in this Bay Area city are begging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to send in CHP to combat crime
A Vallejo, California woman has put out a petition to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy more California Highway Patrol ...
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
Newsom survived a recall, weathered a pandemic, and coasted to reelection amid speculation about his ambitions for higher ...
Trump Slams Gavin Newsom For Wildfires—Falsely Claiming He Rejected ‘Water Restoration Declaration’
Trump has argued since 2016 that California should divert more of the water contained in the northern part of the state to ...
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California residents petition Newsom to send in highway patrol for backup
Residents in Vallejo, California, are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to give them the same kind of police presence he provided for Oakland when the city was struggling to beat back crime.
Gavin Newsom budgets $30 million to help California newsrooms. Will Google do its part?
The agreement displaced a bill that would have required Google and Meta to pay into a fund for journalism that is shared on ...