All posts by Robert Graham

Oakland church left without electricity, water, seating after vandals gut sanctuary

The Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries church in Oakland was left without electricity, water and chairs after being repeatedly targeted by burglars and vandals. Read the entire article here

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Thieves repeatedly hit Rite Aid in Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood leaving shelves empty

Residents and business owners say more needs to be done to keep Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood safe after several instances of retail theft at a Rite Aid.

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Oakland empanada business owner frustrated with crime, homelessness

An Oakland business owner who makes Argentinian empanadas is frustrated with a lack of support from the city after he says he has faced two break-ins over the past year.…

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Family blames slow OPD response after fatal shooting over stolen property

An Oakland grandmother says her former son-in-law, killed in an armed confrontation over her stolen property, might be alive if Oakland police officers responded to more than a dozen calls…

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Car rams into Oakland 7-Eleven

Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors. Police say the burglars took off with cash and tobacco products on Sunday…

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How a shoplifting bill got through California’s liberal assembly

Assemblymember Ash Kalra did something exceptional this month. He was the only legislator to vote “no” on a controversial piece of legislation while nearly half of the 80 members in…

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7-Eleven closes 2 Oakland stores due to vehicle smash-and-grab attacks

Thieves again smashed a car into a 7-Eleven store in Oakland to steal merchandise. It has happened so often that the company shuttered two stores recently.

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Berkeley police warn purse snatchings at the pump

Berkeley police are urging people to be extra vigilant after a series of purse snatchings since last Friday. Fortunately, no one was hurt. But the incidents are raising safety concerns.…

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Black cowboy files claim against Richmond Police for use of force

A black cowboy from Richmond is filed a claim against the city and its police department for allegedly using unnecessary force against him refuting in injuries. On May 5, police…

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Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures

Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.…

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