California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, called on Oakland officials Friday to amend an "extreme" policy that generally only allows police to chase suspected criminals in cases of "violent ...

Newsom has attempted to convince Oakland leaders to change the city’s pursuit policy before, including in an open letter penned last July.

Oakland business owner targeted by thieves backs Newsom's call for new police pursuit policy 04:27. The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized an Oakland policy that limits when police can engage in vehicle pursuits, warning of "extreme danger to the public in allowing criminals to act with impunity." ...

The City of Oakland has cleared a large homeless encampment on East 12th Street, relocating about 70 people to the Mandela ...

In 2023, Newsom responded to a request from then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to help the city fight rising crime by sending California Highway Patrol officers to patrol Oakland. In July of this year ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders Friday urging them to change the Oakland Police Department’s chase policy. In the letter addressed to Mayor Sheng Thao, the Oakland ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom (center) speaks during a press conference with the California Highway Patrol announcing new efforts to boost public safety in the East Bay on July 11, 2024, in Oakland, California.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy. He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.

Newsom deals new blow to progressive DA Pamela Price over Oakland crime. The move comes as Alameda County’s Pamela Price faces a recall election over her crime approach.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s letter to Oakland city leaders last month urging them to change the city’s policy on police vehicle chases seemed out of the ordinary: a governor weighing in forcefully on a ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized an Oakland policy that limits when police can engage in vehicle pursuits, warning of "extreme danger to the public in allowing criminals to act with impunity." ...