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Motorcyclist killed, truck driver arrested in Oakland collisionEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A motorcyclist was killed and a truck driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a Saturday night collision between the two vehicles in East Oakland, police said Sunday. The name of the motorcyclist, a 31-year-old … …read more From:: Oakland CA […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lYd3Wb via IFTTT

East Bay ExpressAccording to police records, the first shooting occurred on Friday, February 10. Officer Brent McCord received a dispatch call for suspected gunfire in the vicinity of Enjaian’s house, at 9512 Las Vegas Avenue in East Oakland. Upon arriving, McCord …East Oakland gunman investigated for stalking during law schoolKGO-TVVIDEO: Man with rifle paints obscene […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lWWpWO via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaA Swedish heavy metal band scheduled to rock the Metro Operahouse in Oakland Saturday night won’t even see the stage. That’s because police are worried about public safety after reports surfaced that the band, coined Marduk, has ties to white supremacy …MARDUK Concert In Oakland Canceled Due To Security ConcernsBLABBERMOUTH.NETMARDUK’s Show In Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kVdKvg via IFTTT

BLABBERMOUTH.NETTonight’s (Saturday, February 18) MARDUK concert at the Oakland Metro Operahouse in Oakland, California has been canceled amid security concerns. The venue released a statement from the local police on Friday explaining that “there are groups that …MARDUK’s Show In Oakland Got Cancelled Because People Think They’re Nazis (We’re Pretty Sure They’re Not)Metal Injection.net all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kK9pKj via IFTTT

CBS LocalBERKELEY (CBS SF) — University of California campus police have released several photos of people believed to have information about suspects allegedly involved in a variety crimes committed earlier this month during a protest against far-right writer …Wang: UC Berkeley riots threaten free speechThe ObserverFor whom do Berkeley’s bells toll?Cal Coast NewsBring back Yiannopoulos […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kJa0fs via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – The armed east Oakland man who fired on residents and responding officers Friday morning died several hours after he was taken into custody, sources told KTVU. Police have declined to officially identify the man but sources …Dramatic end to Oakland standoff with armed gunmanCBS NewsOakland police fired upon, shoot […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lsTNz5 via IFTTT

KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) –An Oakland police officer shot and wounded a man armed with a rifle who was firing on residents and responding officers in East Oakland …Gunman detained after firing shots in East OaklandKGO-TVMultiple shots fired by suspect, unsure if anyone hurt – East Bay TimesEast Bay TimesActive shooter on 580 in East Oakland. Category: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lsuRHZ via IFTTT

In immigrant haven, no sanctuary for those living illegallyNBC2 NewsMIAMI (AP) – The mayor is an immigrant, and more than half its residents are foreign born. But unlike many cities with large numbers of immigrants, there’s no sanctuary for people living illegally in Miami-Dade County, Florida. A recent decision by … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lWBr7n via IFTTT

KGO-TVOfficials say a gunman who fired numerous shots Friday morning in east Oakland near the Oakland Zoo has been disarmed and is in police custody. Oakland Police held a news conference just after 10:00 AM. Police say they engaged in a shootout with the …Oakland police: Suspected sniper was shot by officerEast Bay TimesMan with […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lt15Dl via IFTTT

KGO-TVOakland firefighters, police and a U.S. Coast Guard crew has responded this morning to a vehicle that went into the Airport Channel off San Leandro Bay, Coast Guard officials said. Firefighters said on Twitter at 9:58 a.m. that they went to see whether …Man found dead after car plunges into water in OaklandKRON4.comOne killed after […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ls96bc via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A sniper who fired several shots Friday morning in East Oakland near 98th Avenue and Interstate 580 was seen spray painting crude pictures on a car and a house before he was taken into police custody. The suspect was not identified and …Man with rifle in East Oakland disarmed, detainedKRON4.comFlash: Active […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2m4MV89 via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — Oakland firefighters, police and a U.S. Coast Guard crew have responded this morning to a vehicle that went into the Airport Channel off San Leandro Bay, Coast Guard officials said. Firefighters said on Twitter at 9:58 a.m. that they … and more …read more From:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ls7yhf via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesA man with a rifle who sprayed-painted graffiti on a home and a car triggered the closure of a major Bay Area highway Friday morning after residents reported gunshots near the Oakland Zoo, according the California Highway Patrol. The incident began …Dramatic end to Oakland standoff with armed gunmanCBS NewsOakland: Sniper painted crude […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lsaSsU via IFTTT

East Bay TimesIt continues all day Saturday and Sunday at MetWest High School on East 10th Street, then concludes at the Oakland Museum of California with presentations of what has been developed. Among Qeyno’s funding sources are the San Francisco Foundation, the … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kxBbyH via IFTTT

OCRegisterAs mayor of Oakland, Brown supported redevelopment, but, in his second coming as governor, he eliminated redevelopment agencies during a budget crunch. … The California legislation, in the style of the Supreme Court’s 2005 Kelo v. City of New London … …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lTBCUn via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — The City Council got an earful from the public over the lack of affordable housing at the former Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in plans now approaching 20 years of development. The council approved a proposal to open negotiations with SunCal over … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lfmCNa via IFTTT

Teen, man shot at East Oakland bus stopEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A 17-year-old boy and a man were shot Thursday afternoon at an East Oakland bus stop, police said Friday. Both were expected to be released from a hospital by Friday morning. The shooting happened about 4:49 p.m. Thursday in the 5400 … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lrrWjf via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA — A man described by Berkeley police as a prolific burglar was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of auto burglary and other charges, police said. Officers responded to the area of Grant Street and University Avenue in Berkeley at 4:11 … …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lrlMQa via IFTTT

Beyond the Box ScoreThe AL West is one of the more interesting divisions in baseball. The Angels have Mike Trout, the Houston Astros are both young and talented, and the Texas Rangers posted one of the best records in baseball last season, and the Mariners wheeling and … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lrmUDc via IFTTT

CBS NewsOAKLAND — Oakland city officials retracted Thursday night a just-instituted “see and report” policy for Oakland police officers regarding illegal parties and living …Oakland ‘retracts’ policy for police to report illegal warehouses …SFGateOakland PD Mandates Reporting of Illegal Warehouses, Parties …NBC Bay AreaOakland warehouse fire: Police get new reporting orders – Story …KTVU San […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lqD7rI via IFTTT