Bay Area/ Oakland/ Community & Society
Published on December 11, 2019
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Proposal to cite homeless in parks and sidewalks in Oakland met with harsh criticism

An unofficial proposal from the City Administrator’s office to allow police to cite homeless people living on sidewalks, parks and plazas has sparked outrage from homeless advocates.

Read the full story on Oakland Tribune.

Names released of recent Oakland homicide victims

Oakland police have released the names of two men fatally shot last week in unrelated killings.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

No injuries reported after vehicle hit by Amtrak train in Oakland

A woman escaped injury Tuesday morning after her car was struck by an Amtrak train at an East Oakland crossing, authorities said.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

Dog transporter faces Oakland hearing to get stolen canines back

Twenty-four dogs were seized after the van they were in was stolen in Fremont and recovered in Oakland, and the vehicle owner faces a hearing before she can get them back.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.


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