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East Bay TimesUnlike some of the tiny homes that are popping up in West Oakland and communities from Seattle to Los Angeles and beyond, Laney’s homes have plumbing, kitchens and heating systems and are easily moved. The rapid rehousing money would be divided … …read more From:: West Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2mkpBUB via IFTTT

Man says he tried to help cops before Oakland shooting, but was ignored and mistreatedSFGateReddic said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf personally called him and apologized for the way he was treated. Officer Johnna Watson, a police spokeswoman, said in a statement that the department opened internal investigations into how police handled two … and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kTs2kf via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaDid the Oakland Police Department miss an opportunity to get an active shooter off the streets before he started opening fire a second time? A homeless man says he warned officers before last week’s high-profile shooting because the gunman had opened …Man says he tried to help cops before Oakland shooting, but was […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2mrevfM via IFTTT

Patch.comThe alleged attack occurred at Via Center, a private special education school at 2126 Sixth St., at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Berkeley police spokesman Sgt. Andrew Frankel. The administrator was treated for non-life-threatening injuries … and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2l5yIXp via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOakland police on the scene at an active shooter incident near the intersection of Golf Links Road and 98th Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. The suspect was neutralized, but the scene still remains closed off. (Anda Chu/Bay Area … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lx348O via IFTTT

WJHLFor the second time in three games, the ETSU baseball team delivered a walk off hit as senior Blake Rowlett (Clarksville, Tenn.) finished the extra inning affair on Wednesday with a two-run home run to right to lift ETSU past Oakland 9-7 at Thomas Stadium. and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lNCU2C via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA – A female staff member at a private school in West Berkeley who allegedly was stabbed by a 20-year-old student on Tuesday afternoon has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital and released, a police spokesman …After school stabbing, student set for courtBerkeleyside all 4 news articles …read more From:: Berkeley […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2meqONf via IFTTT

US Conference of Mayors National Mayors‘ Day of Action Stresses Impact of Affordable Care Act RepealBenzingaSan Francisco, CA Mayor Ed Lee held a virtual phone bank, along with Mayor Sam Liccardo of San Jose, Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, Mayor Libby Schaaf of Oakland and Mayor Helene Schneider of Santa Barbara, among others. The […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2l1ZPTb via IFTTT

KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON)- An armed suspect is on the loose in a West Oakland neighborhood this afternoon, police are currently searching for this suspect. The search has been underway in the neighborhood surrounding Ninth and Center streets since about 12:40 … …read more From:: West Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2mdNjlw via IFTTT

San Francisco ChronicleAnd since Landreth — along with the mayor and the city’s new Police Commission — oversees the police chief, she comes under the compaction rule, and her pay goes up with every raise the new chief earns. City Councilman Noel Gallo said some council … and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2l8GzEJ via IFTTT

KGO-TVOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says an investigation is underway into two prior incidents involving a man killed by Oakland police after he shot a weapon at officers last week. (KGO-TV). KGO. By Carolyn Tyler. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 07:28PM. OAKLAND … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kKvdKW via IFTTT

California mayors team up for day of action in support of Affordable Care ActSan Francisco ExaminerA number of California mayors have teamed up to show support for the Affordable Care Act through a nationwide effort. On Feb. 22 a Mayor’s Day of Action will be held, and citizens are encouraged to call their representatives to […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2llKSPu via IFTTT

Patch.comBERKELEY, CA – University of California Campus Police have released several photos of suspects or possible witnesses allegedly involved in a variety of crimes committed earlier this month during a protest against far-right writer and speaker Milo … and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2llKLmW via IFTTT

Patch.comHe was last seen running west on University Avenue, over the Interstate Highway 880 overpass, according to police. Officers are currently searching for Juarez at nearby locations, such as Aquatic Park, the Berkeley Marina and other areas west of Berkeley.Police activity in West Berkeley after reported stabbing of school principalBerkeleysideBerkeley Police Department apprehends suspect in […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2l5QL0z via IFTTT

Patch.comWEST OAKLAND, CA – A speeding driver died in a fiery crash into a concrete pillar in West Oakland on Monday night, according to police. The crash was reported at 10:24 p.m. in the area of Seventh and Willow streets, near the Post Office, police said. and more …read more From:: Oakland California News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2l5iu1x via IFTTT

KIRO SeattleHe pointed to a similar tax in Berkeley, California, that he said reduced consumption of such drinks by 20 percent. He also pointed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s message that such efforts are “the single most effective remedy to … and more …read more From:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kWFjDC via IFTTT

Driver dies in fiery crash in West OaklandKRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — A driver is dead after crashing into a concrete pillar in West Oakland on Monday night, according to police. The crash was reported around 10:24 p.m. in the area of Seventh and Willow streets, near the Post Office, police said. It … …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2miVwUz via IFTTT

East Bay TimesAccording to police, the Oakland resident visited a friend at the house. At some point, he argued with another person at the house, and that person shot him. Police did not say what sparked the dispute. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland were … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2lfYifJ via IFTTT

CBS NewsOAKLAND, Calif. — Police say a man shot by an officer after opening fire at residents, cars and police officers in Oakland Friday morning died hours later at a hospital, CBS San Francisco reports. Oakland Police spokeswoman Officer Johnna Watson says …Oakland Shooter Killed In Police Standoff Had Terrorized Area With Gunfire ‘For A […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2m1Jt1W via IFTTT

Jerry Brown the Born-Again Land GrabberThe BeaconAs 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 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kS5afZ via IFTTT