Safety
The Three Feet for Safety law went into effect this week and meets with mixed reviews.
Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan wants to recruit 50 percent Oakland residents for the next police academy.
Alameda County teenagers struggling with suicidal thoughts can find help by sending a text message.
Crossing guards do more than just make sure students get to school safely.
Hospitals are conducting emergency drills and retrofitting buildings to withstand the next big shake.
Alameda county residents who show exceptional commitment and service are recognized.
New BART Watch app allows patrons to report disturbances, crimes in progress, vandalism and panhandling.
An age-old jury duty scam resurfaces, asking victims to pay a fine over the phone.
After serving for a year as interim police chief, Sean Whent, an 18-year veteran of the force, was named permanent chief of Oakland Police Department by Mayor Jean Quan at Oakland City Hall Wednesday. “As a no-nonsense chief, he has led the Department’s reorganization, built a strong leadership team and strengthened police collaboration with neighborhood leaders,” Quan said in making the appointment. “We’ve made significant progress in the last year, reducing crime and completing mandated federal reforms. We have much…