Makeda Cairo was arrested for stabbing a business employee during an argument over a tip jar in Vacaville. Her children were found in her car nearby. She faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. The victim is expected to survive.

California Governor Newsom deploys 480 high-tech cameras in Oakland to improve public safety and address crimes, balancing security with privacy concerns.

Josh Rowan has been named the new Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation, with a focus on safety, equity, and mobility. He brings experience from Atlanta, where he developed successful transportation programs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his Vice Presidential pick for his independent White House bid in Oakland, causing speculation and potential impacts on the race against Biden and Trump.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert offering tips to avoid tax fraud and recommended reporting scams, using free filing resources, and verifying tax preparers' credentials.

Floyd Mitchell was named Oakland's new police chief after the position was vacant for over a year, bringing his 30 years of law enforcement experience and a commitment to reducing crime.

Ashleigh Kanat has been appointed as the head of Oakland's Economic and Workforce Development Department, bringing with her over 20 years of experience.

US Congress investigates UC Berkeley for how it handles reports of antisemitism following a disrupted Israeli speaker event and other campus incidents.

Oakland's Hegenberger Corridor sees a decline in crime due to collaborative efforts from city agencies, resulting in increased patrols, Safety Ambassadors, and new technology.

Alameda DA Pamela Price faces wrongful termination accusations and a manual recount of recall signatures after a sampling failed to verify the needed threshold.

Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports regulating ghost guns and is pushing for Supreme Court review of a ruling that challenges an ATF gun control measure.

A group submitted over 123,000 signatures to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price, citing dissatisfaction with her approach to crime and public safety.