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Celeste Guap Testifies For First Time Against Accused Oakland Officer In Sex ScandalSFistIt was not long after this that Police Chief Sean Whent resigned, and Oakland went through a series of three police chiefs in the course of a week before Mayor Libby Schaaf decided to put a civilian city administrator temporarily in charge of […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pUOhZk via IFTTT

FOX40Brian Bunton, who resigned from the Oakland Police Department in March, “was actually pimping her like a pimp would do,” Alameda County Superior Court Judge Thomas Rogers said Thursday. The judge also ruled that Bunton, 41, would be tried for …Judge orders Oakland officer to stand trial in sex scandalThe Bakersfield CalifornianOakland police sex scandal: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qGQ1Ta via IFTTT

U.S. News & World ReportJudge Orders Oakland Officer to Stand Trial in Sex Scandal. A Northern California judge has ordered a former Oakland police officer charged in a police-misconduct scandal to stand trial after saying the officer behaved “like a pimp” in his dealings …Teen at center of Oakland police sex abuse scandal testifiesCBS News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qzKO16 via IFTTT

SFGateFour people were injured Friday morning when their car slammed into a tree in the Oakland Hills, causing multiple extrication efforts by emergency crews, officials said. A resident called police about 3:30 a.m. to report that a car had rolled over and …4 hospitalized after car crashes into tree in Oakland HillsKGO-TVFour injured in Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2r0ovTP via IFTTT

KTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND (KTVU) — Oakland police said Thursday that they have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a man who was fatally shot in the parking lot of an East Oakland Home Depot store. Authorities said in a written statement that …Acquaintance charged in Oakland ambush killingEast Bay Times all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rxhQ0r via IFTTT

SFGateThe hearing came after nearly two months of disputes in court between the Alameda County district attorney’s office and the Oakland city attorney over what police personnel files Deputy District Attorney Sabrina Farrell could obtain, the prosecutor said.Oakland Police Officer To Face Trial In Sex Exploitation ScandalCBS San Francisco Bay AreaEx-Oakland cop to stand trial […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qYdVMZ via IFTTT

The Mercury News… residential and mixed-use construction. Now, as developers build more high-rise housing with luxury amenities — the most downtown has ever seen — they expect the well-heeled residents moving in will lure more restaurants and coveted retailers … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qzhk3L via IFTTT

Atlas ObscuraIn an effort to discourage crime, vandalism, and dumping on their street corner, an Oakland resident set up a small Buddha statue that his wife purchased from Ace Hardware. He was not religious, just fed up and thought the Buddha might help dissuade … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qyLNPs via IFTTT

Nephew sought in East Oakland deathEast Bay TimesBy Harry Harris | hharris@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group … OAKLAND — A confrontation outside an East Oakland restaurant Wednesday night left a man choked to death and his nephew being sought for the killing, police said Thursday. …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qBdWmX via IFTTT

KGO-TVIt’s a bumpy ride in Oakland. As the city’s streets fall apart the mayor’s office is calling on citizens to help. There may be a new technological way to help get the potholes fixed faster. (KGO-TV). KGO. By Katie Utehs. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:30PM. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rhL7i4 via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA —Police are seeking a suspect who allegedly robbed a female victim Monday night in Berkeley, police said. According to University of California at Berkeley police, at 9:15 p.m. two male suspects allegedly robbed the victim of her property … …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pXzAA3 via IFTTT

Italian Murder Case Wins The 2017 DNA Database Hit Of The Year AwardPR Newswire (press release)… that matched the DNA left at the crime scene,” said Rock Harmon, Retired Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Alameda County, California (USA), and one of the judges for the 2017 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs Hit of the Year […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qsR2QM via IFTTT

KENS 5 TVSAN ANTONIO – The wagers keep on coming as Mayor Ivy Taylor has agreed to a friendly wager with the Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf over the Western Conference Finals. The losing mayor will be forced to wear a shirt or jersey of the winning team during … and more …read more Source:: Libby […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rqgzYa via IFTTT

Africa: Italian Murder Case Wins the 2017 DNA Database Hit of the Year AwardAllAfrica.com… that matched the DNA left at the crime scene,” said Rock Harmon, Retired Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Alameda County, California (USA), and one of the judges for the 2017 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs Hit of the Year Award. and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qrW2oE via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsOakland Athletics‘ Matt Joyce, center, shares congratulations at home on his two-run home run with Rajai Davis as Seattle Mariners catcher Carlos Ruiz looks down during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Seattle.Mariners log: Seattle bounces back with 6-5 win over Oakland AthleticsThe Spokesman-ReviewSeattle Mariners vs. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2rqjX5n via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — The bets are in and Mayor Libby Schaaf has the early advantage. The Oakland mayor and San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor agreed Tuesday to terms of a friendly bet on who will win the NBA Western Conference Finals, Schaaf’s Warriors or … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pIJMkq via IFTTT

SFGateAfter arriving to his pregame media availability Tuesday about five minutes late, Golden State acting head coach Mike Brown offered a humorous explanation for his tardiness. “I was driving here with my son and a couple friends in my car in my black …Mike Brown Almost Arrested Before Spurs vs. Warriors, Blames Gregg PopovichBleacher ReportMike […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pINx9x via IFTTT

Athletics NationThe Oakland A’s lineup has talent. There’s no question about that. Yonder Alonso’s early breakout has him as a Top 10 hitter in all of baseball, nestled in between Buster Posey and Nelson Cruz. Khris Davis is tied for 10th in homers. Toss in the … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qufS0A via IFTTT

KRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has offered a pair of NBA Western Conference Finals Tickets to be auctioned off, in an attempt to raise funds … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2qq7OxG via IFTTT

thebolditalicWe asked a few Bay Area residents where you’re most likely to find gentrifiers, so whatever your answer, now you know where to avoid (or join) your Bellini-slurping pack. … for gangs and crime that is now known for its grilled-cheese restaurants … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2pDo0OZ via IFTTT