(KRON) — There was a heavy police presence at Skyline High School in Oakland on Thursday night as the school celebrated its graduation. The Oakland Police Department said there was a shooting with multiple victims. Video from the scene (above) showed several police vehicles at the school with their lights flashing. According to witnesses, the […]
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Oakland’s former top cop LeRonne Armstrong to run for city council
(KRON) — Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is set to run for the Oakland City Council, his spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. Armstrong, who was fired as police chief by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in February 2023, will file his paperwork Wednesday to run for the at-large seat on the city council, public relations spokesperson Sam […]
Oakland’s century-old ‘Bin Laden’ mansion torn down
A 97-year-old lakefront mansion known for its infamous prior owners was torn down by developers Wednesday. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Bit by bit, an excavator ripped apart the walls of the ‘Bin Laden’ house, which was bought by Osama’s brother Khalil in 1980. Khalil and his wife occupied the 17-acre property until September […]
Oakland’s In-N-Out location set to close in March
(KRON) – In-N-Out Burger announced the closure of the Oakland location after 18 years, cities “issues of ongoing crime.” Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick released a statement regarding the closure, “We have made the decision to close our In-N-Out Burger location in Oakland, California, due to ongoing issues with crime. Despite taking repeated steps to create […]
Shootout at jewelry store in Oakland’s Fruitvale
OAKLAND, Calif. – Two armed men intent on robbing a jewelry store in Oakland‘s Fruitvale neighborhood got more than they bargained for when a worker opened fire at them with his own weapon. It happened at MSM Jewelry store near 41st Avenue and International Boulevard at about 10 a.m. Monday. The worker, who didn’t want […]