Tag: Oscar Grant

Alameda Police investigating reports of armed individuals confronting MLK caravan

A caravan of demonstrators honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, while attempting to shine a light on police misconduct, were met in Alameda by a man brandishing a rifle. The roving demonstration arrived in Alameda at the home of Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, where the individual confronted the group. The firearm was … Continue reading Alameda Police investigating reports of armed individuals confronting MLK caravan →

2020 Review: Biggest East Bay political stories – Black Lives Matter makes an impact on Nancy O’Malley, for now

HEADLINE: DA Nancy O'Malley charges a police officer for manslaughter. THE STORY: The horrific shooting death of Steven Taylor by a San Leandro police officer last April angered many in the city and the region as another instance of overzealous, perhaps racist, cops. During Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley's decade on the job, other … Continue reading 2020 Review: Biggest East Bay political stories – Black Lives Matter makes an impact on Nancy O’Malley, for now →

City Hall Tip-Sheet: Feb. 8-14—BART names road after Oscar Grant

Also: Alameda County Fire Department wants a drone policy.

ACLU seeks records of Hayward police involved in killing of Agustin Gonsalez

Despite a new law, police departments are denying public records requests.