From Oakland to LA, California cities saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in Los Angeles, Oakland, ...
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Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 2025 preliminary Oakland data shows a decrease in all crimes compared to 2024 and a three-year average. Police union says better ...
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Oakland mayor, city leaders tout lower crime rates in 2025

Mayor Barbara Lee, alongside other Oakland leaders, addressed crime statistics and public safety on Wednesday – noting the drop in homicides, plus a decrease in firearm robberies, firearm assaults and ...
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Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling the friends and family of a beloved community college football coach who was shot on campus. The day after her visit, ...
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Oakland: City Leaders Tout Double-Digit Drop In Crime Stats, Say More Crime Reduction Work Needed

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the city's double-digit, year-over-year drop in crime Wednesday while acknowledging that gun violence continues to traumatize many communities. Citing the Oakland ...
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Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee tells federal law enforcement to stay away despite city’s high crime

Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee tells federal law enforcement to stay away despite city’s high crime Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, told The Associated Press that she consoled with the friends and ...
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Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data

2025 preliminary Oakland data shows a decrease in all crimes compared to 2024 and a three-year average. Police union says better crime-fighting technology such as Flock camera surveillance and ...