Oakland Police Department

In the new documentary The Force, an Oakland police officer tells new recruits, “I don’t want bad cops. Period. I don’t need them.” In the film, director…

Oakland Tribune crime reporter David DeBolt still remembers when his paper got the call from the Oakland Police Department. They wanted local reporters…

EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article contained errors that have been corrected, below:* We stated that Brian Hofer had been working for a…

Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:San Francisco mayor blocks bike yield law with veto threat // San Jose Mercury News“Mayor…

Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:San Francisco mayor blocks bike yield law with veto threat // San Jose Mercury News“Mayor…

Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:San Francisco mayor blocks bike yield law with veto threat // San Jose Mercury News“Mayor…

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:16th And Mission Developer Doubles Number Of Affordable Units \\ SFist"If you're building…

After years of struggle, the Oakland Police Department is finally getting some positive news. Crime rates are down in all major categories, including…