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More than 100 people rallied outside Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland to protest the planned deployment of federal officers to the Bay Area. Activists demanded the removal of ICE and Customs and Border Protection, citing concerns over community safety and civil rights. Local organizations, including the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, organized the demonstration.
Community members gathered in East Oakland for a “know-your-rights” training session amid fears of a federal immigration crackdown in the Bay Area. Organized by local activist Rev. Cheryl Ward, the event aimed to educate attendees on their constitutional rights and basic safety tips during potential encounters with law enforcement.
The Oakland Unified School District school board selected Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to conduct a national search for a permanent superintendent. The consulting firm will negotiate a contract worth up to $150,000 to assist in identifying candidates by early 2024. Interim superintendent Denise Saddler will remain in her role until June 2026.
The Oakland Police Department plans to release body camera footage related to the in-custody death of Doug Martin, a former NFL player who struggled with mental health issues. His family reported that his brain will be preserved for testing for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to head trauma in athletes. The incident has ignited community concern over the mental health challenges faced by former athletes.
Former NFL player Doug Martin died in police custody in Oakland after reportedly struggling with mental health issues. Friends and family claim he was confused and sought medical help prior to the incident, prompting community outcry and calls for police reform. Bodycam footage from the encounter is expected to be released within 45 days.
Former NFL player Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody after struggling with mental health issues. His family stated that he had been seeking medical assistance before fleeing home and being detained by police. After a brief struggle, he became unresponsive and later died at a hospital.
Former NFL running back Doug Martin died in police custody after a break-in incident in Oakland, California. The Oakland Police Department reported that Martin, 36, became unresponsive after a brief struggle during his detention. His family stated that he was seeking medical assistance for mental health challenges prior to the incident.
Former NFL player Doug Martin, 36, died in Oakland Police custody after a medical emergency during an arrest. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. Martin was known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders.
A motorcyclist died in a four-vehicle collision on Interstate 80 in Oakland on Sunday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved a Honda motorcycle, a Toyota Prius, a Tesla Model S, and a Subaru Crosstrek, with the cause still under investigation. All drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Thousands protested in Oakland against perceived authoritarianism from the Trump Administration during the nationwide “No Kings” protests. Former Congresswoman and current Mayor Barbara Lee emphasized the importance of people's rights, while Congresswoman Lateefah Simon warned that “midnight don’t last forever.” Estimates suggest over 10,000 attended the Oakland march, contributing to a national turnout of about 7 million.