US politicsfromwww.mercurynews.com3 days agoOakland appoints an interim police chief as it prepares to find a permanent hireOakland appointed longtime assistant police chief James Beere as interim chief while initiating a civilian-led search for a permanent police chief.
East Bay (California)fromThe Oaklandside3 weeks agoAfter OPD chief's resignation, Oakland City Council deals a blow to police oversightOakland City Council rejected reappointments to the Police Commission amid polarized conflict over civilian oversight and public safety, leaving key seats vacant.