The Anti Police-Terror Project has relaunched MH First, a community-driven crisis response program, and opened the First Responders: Survivors Line, a hotline for those harmed by law enforcement, to provide trauma-informed support and promote community-based safety.
Oakland’s Public Safety Committee rejected a proposed $2.25 million contract with private surveillance firm Flock Safety, citing concerns over privacy violations, data selling, and collaboration with federal immigration agencies.
Secure Justice has sued the City of Oakland for allegedly violating state law, its own municipal rules, and a 2024 settlement agreement governing the use of automated license plate reader technology.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday it has filed a murder charge…
Assemblymember Mia Bonta has condemned the deployment of 100 federal agents to the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Alameda as an authoritarian overreach intended to sow fear and division, while state data shows that violent crime in major California cities has decreased.
Pamela Price Unfiltered discusses the fight for housing, justice, and truth in Oakland with activist Stone Ramsey, and breaks down the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that allows cities to criminalize homelessness.
The Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP) criticized Oakland City Councilmember Charlene Wang and the Oakland NAACP for partnering with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) to boost recruitment efforts, arguing that it is a misguided and dangerous move that ignores the city’s financial constraints and the community’s long struggle with police misconduct.
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force to coordinate state agencies to remove homeless encampments and expand access to shelter and supportive services in California’s ten largest cities.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has endorsed Senate Bill 79, legislation that would legalize multifamily housing near major transit stops across California, in order to address the Bay Area’s escalating housing crisis, expand affordability, and advance California’s climate goals.
Donald Trump has threatened to send the National Guard into Oakland, raising concerns among residents who view it as an attack on their community’s sovereignty and safety.
Hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered at Lake Merritt Amphitheater to denounce President Trump’s attempt to gerrymander Texas and warn that his effort to undermine democracy could spread across the country.
California crime rates have decreased in nearly every major category since 2019, due to billions in public safety investments, according to data released by the California Department of Justice and highlighted by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, Mistah F.A.B. joins Pamela Price to discuss healing, community, second chances, and the broken reentry process for people coming home from incarceration.
An accused who was charged after a high-speed police chase and alleged robbery was commended for his progress in a 90-day court-mandated residential treatment center, but was ultimately ordered to complete the full term.
The Anti Police-Terror Project and the Black Arts Movement Business District Community Development Corporation are calling on the Oakland City Council to restore funding for the city’s cultural affairs manager position, which would be eliminated to fund a five-year contract to lease vehicles for the Oakland Police Department.
The Oakland People’s Budget Coalition is calling for Oakland to prioritize funding for services and programs that uplift vulnerable populations, reallocate funds from policing, and invest in housing, low-wage workers, and community trust, while also advocating for the full funding of boards and commissions.
California is cracking down on cities that fail to meet their housing goals, with Fresno losing its Prohousing Designation for failing to follow through on reforms, and Davis facing similar threats if it doesn’t reform its Measure J/R/D and streamline its permitting processes.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s trial continued with his father, sister, and ex-girlfriend testifying about his behavior changes, including his withdrawal from social activities, weight loss, and emotional distance, leading to the alleged stabbings in April 2023.
Micheal Singleton, a Black man and father, was tased and arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport after a false accusation of drug possession, and is now seeking justice and accountability from the courts.
A Black man named Michael Singleton was violently arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport after being misidentified as a drug dealer, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.