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.

The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice ...

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The Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday is holding a town hall to address concerns over the police department’s strict ...

The commission is hosting a public forum on Jan. 15. OAKLAND, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate ...

Trump has argued since 2016 that California should divert more of the water contained in the northern part of the state to ...

Newsom grinned ear-to-ear and did an effective shoulder shimmy while trying to calm residents’ fears over the LA fires.

Newsom survived a recall, weathered a pandemic, and coasted to reelection amid speculation about his ambitions for higher ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced at an Oakland press conference Friday he's extending the state's law enforcement partnership with ...

The Oakland Police Commission is asking for public input on potential changes to the police department's vehicle pursuit policy at two upcoming forums.

It comes as the death toll for the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to at least 25 people, while 23 people are still missing.