California department of justice special operations unit. Oakland, ca three reputed members of an oakland gang were sentenced today to 15 years in state prison for their roles in an attempt to kill a. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Fiction and nonfiction books connected to oakland, california. Oakland police identify groups involved in gang war san.
There are countless books on the topic of gangs, hip hop, prisons, and the ghetto, but streetgangs. Books about california oakland what should i read next. Also interesting is how small so many of the territories really are. The book is called green sun and is a fictional account of life in east. A comprehensive guide to oakland s complex gang history posted by jordan tennenbaum on nov 07, 2015 known for being a dangerous and violent city, oakland, california has crawled its way to the top as one of the most notorious places in the united states. Oakland latino gangs defined by the colors they wear. Jul 26, 2017 in his 1966 debut book, hells angels, dr. These wars arent usually about business rivalry as much as they are about the more ephemeral issue of respect. Invest in this vibrant community by supporting the independently owned businesses listed on shop oakland now. Sep 18, 2009 a map of california produced as part of the report by the national gang intelligence center, a branch of the u. A major west coast port city, oakland is the largest city in the east bay region of the san francisco bay area, the third largest city overall in the san francisco bay area, the eighth most populated city in california, and the 45th largest city in the. Fear and loathing in the new oakland books oakland.
Thompson referred to oakland as a noisy, ugly, meanspirited place thats a natural environment for hoodlums, brawlers, teenage. Their primary outoftown rival is another hispanic gang called the border brothers that is based in east oakland, goodman said. Jul 04, 2018 a former oakland police officer has written a new book about what life was like in the department in the 1980s. Oakland is a city of makers, creatives, foodies, and entrepreneurs. Oaklands worst housing complex taken over by a notorious. In terms of black folks, the bay area is not aligned with true gang culture. Opd leads massive arrest sweep against east oaklands case. Oakland latino gangs defined by the colors they wear east. Oaklands gangs are primarily street crews, and they go to war over turf. And thus begins a strange and sometimes uneasy friendship and the birth of a book. Oaklands worst housing complex sits at the end of a deadend street off of 87th avenue adjacent to castlemont high school.
Four men charged in federal court with attempted murder in the shooting of an oakland, california, police officer in 20 are seeking to have evidence including the officers gun, which was found at one defendants apartment thrown out because they claim it was obtained through the warrantless use of a stingray, a controversial cellphone surveillance device. Use shop oakland now to help you discover new and exciting businesses throughout oakland. Oakland is the largest city and the county seat of alameda county, california, united states. Welcome to street gangs book club, a centralized place to gain information on books that discuss urban culture, specifically gangs. When adding books to this list, please add a to indicate that the book is available at the library. The investigation, named 69th avenue village, represents the culmination of a five month long, joint operation with california department of justices special operations units, california highway patrol and. Known for being a dangerous and violent city, oakland, california has crawled its way to the top as one of the most notorious places in the united states. Oakland, ca crime rates and statistics neighborhoodscout. According to kathleen les 1998 oaklands economic foundations have been eroding, locking it into images of urban grit and. Wikimedia commons has media related to gangs organized crime.
The recent uptick in gun violence in oakland, including last weekends shocking number of shootings fifteen, can be tied back, in large part, to the august murder of a 16yearold east oakland girl. Use mdy dates oakland is the largest city and the county seat of alameda county, california, united states. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Newton and the black panthers stood bravely for equal rights, the east bay dragons mc risked life and limb during days when a black man riding a. Oakland proclaimed that the city harbored ten thousand gang members. We are a familyoriented motorcycle club based in san mateo, california since 2003. To be included in this list, the gang must have a wikipedia article with references showing it is a california street gang.
A major west coast port city, oakland is the largest city in the east bay region of the san francisco bay area, the third largest city overall in the san francisco bay area, the eighth most populated city in california, and the 45th largest city in the united states. Due to escalating gang activity and high crime rates in oakland, california mayor jean quan proposed gang injunctions in oakland, which were passed in may, 2011. A few years later, long after the gq feature on the east bay rats has been published, abramovich returns to oakland with his girlfriend, this time where they settle for the next four years. We ride our harley davidson motorcycles on the open roads together whenever we can. During that time, abramovich spends a great deal of time with the rats. Jun 17, 2008 oaklandcalifornia attorney general edmund g. Department of justice, shows between 3,500 and 9,999 gang members in the county. Please see the east oakland community information book for a map of the area.
Whats interesting is oakland has a reputation for black with black street gangs but the latter are almost outnumbered by latino street gangs now. In the late 1980s, there was a crack epidemic that changed the character of a number of neighborhoods, particularly north. As the southeastern portion of the city, east oakland takes up the largest portion of the citys land area. Within california, more than 99% of the communities have. A comprehensive guide to oaklands complex gang history. Sep 30, 2014 oaklands worst housing complex sits at the end of a deadend street off of 87th avenue adjacent to castlemont high school. Bloody is a member of the norteno gang and talks about how he ended up in the gang from his home in oakland, calif. Dc, new orleans and philadelphia all dont historically have a.
Department of public instruction oakland california school directory, board of education of the city of oakland, bulletin number 2, 1916. To begin, gangs are a huge issue in oakland and one of the main reasons its a problem is because of youth being peer pressured into gangs. The investigation, named 69th avenue village, represents the culmination of a five month long, joint operation with california department of justices special operations units, california. Police break silence this week, for the first time ever, berkeley police were given carte blanche to speak openly about gang activity in town, and what can be done to help those.
Gangs are one of the main problems in california, but it is especially a problem in oakland due to young teens joining them for various reasons and doing violent crimes in them. East oakland racial and ethnic composition, 2000 east oakland racial and ethnic composition, 1990 vs. Gang statistics for oakland, california inside prison. The chapter, based in oakland and led by fabled gang leader sonny barger, was paid with with beer to act as concert security in an astounding lack of judgment by event organizers. Information on multiracial residents was collected for the. Apr 24, 2016 he discovers that trevor lives in california, oakland specifically, and is the president and founder of the east bay rats motorcycle club. Lucky for us, wikipedia has created amazingly rich lists of fictional books about oakland and nonfiction books about oakland many of these books are available at the oakland public library. Find someone near you to ride with by browsing our list of the most popular motorcycle clubs, groups or associations located in california. A major west coast port city, oakland is the largest city in the east bay region of the san francisco bay area, the third largest city overall in the san francisco bay area, the eighth most populated city in california, and the 45th largest city in the united. This is a list of notable criminallyactive street gangs operating or formerly operating in california to be included in this list, the gang must have a wikipedia article with references showing it is a california street gang. Initially dismissed as unconstitutional, their legality was upheld in 1997 by the california state supreme court. In fact, the black populations in most big cities arent aligned with gang culture on the level of chicago or l. Newton and the black panthers stood bravely for equal rights, the east bay dragons mc risked life and limb during days when a black man riding a harley chopper was a. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Mar 08, 20 a coalition of federal, state, county and oakland law enforcement officers served over 20 search warrants and arrested at least 16 people connected to the east oakland case gang friday morning, as part of the citys operation ceasefire. While rosa parks took her historic bus ride, and as dr. Injunctions were placed in these areas even though the. This is a list of notable criminallyactive street gangs operating or formerly operating in california. Gang statistics for oakland, california the following page presents statistics and interpretations on the activity of gangs in oakland in california, including information relating to overall numbers, per capita numbers, approximate gang membership, locations, and any correlations between gang activity and the demographic and socioeconomic environment of oakland, california. Mar 11, 2016 oakland, ca three reputed members of an oakland gang were sentenced today to 15 years in state prison for their roles in an attempt to kill a member of a rival gang three years ago. Philadelphia has the cheese steak, new york has yankee fans, and oakland has a gang problem.
May 23, 2011 element of racism among rival latino gangs in oakland new latino group unites oakland youth across gang lines oakland gang hearing evidence inconclusive oakland lays groundwork for third gang injunction three styles linked to gangs due to colors and symblos bloods put their colors on for court in attempt to intimidate rival gangs the gang that couldnt wear its hair straight suspected west. Thompson referred to oakland as a noisy, ugly, meanspirited place thats a natural environment for. According to the indictment, the allied gangs claim a nearly 3squaremile area between 16th street and 19th street and between dolores street to the west and folsom street to the east, as well as. A former oakland police officer has written a new book about what life was like in the department in the 1980s. Opd leads massive arrest sweep against east oaklands. Oakland unified school district, office of alternative education and subcontractors california youth outreach, project reconnect, and hatchuel tabernick and associates provide gang awarenessprevention and family strengthening for at least 80 parentscaregivers of youth involved in gangs or at high risk of gang involvement per fiscal year. The east bay dragons motorcycle club have gunned their harleys through the mean streets of oakland, california since the 1950s. The war is said to have begun with the murder of a black east oakland girl in early august related to a prominent member of the money team.
Opd leads massive arrest sweep against east oaklands case gang samantha masunaga on march 8, 20 a coalition of federal, state, county and oakland law enforcement officers served over 20 search warrants and arrested at least 16 people connected to the east oakland case gang friday morning, as part of the citys operation. Dc, new orleans and philadelphia all dont historically have a large presence of large name brand gangs. The area is a major hub of northern california s black community, with over. Mar 06, 2015 at least 17 people with ties to two rival east oakland gangs were arrested thursday during coordinated raids aimed at stemming the bloodshed from gun violence, authorities said. Harris today announced the takedown of an oakland area criminal organization, including the arrest of 16 individuals and the seizure of 36 weapons. With a crime rate of 74 per one thousand residents, oakland has one of the highest crime rates in america compared to all communities of all sizes from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. East oakland is a geographical region of oakland, california, united states that stretches between lake merritt in the northwest and san leandro in the southeast. Initially dismissed as unconstitutional, their legality was upheld in. Ten years inside californias nuestra familia gang, julia reynolds explains how nuestra familia nf uses streetlevel norteno gangs of which sem is just one, to run criminal activities in small towns all over the western united states.
Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in. Former cop writes book about life at oakland pd in the 1980s. Oakland doesnt feature large organized gang networks like the crips and the bloods, the people and the folk. A map of california produced as part of the report by the national gang intelligence center, a branch of the u. At least 17 people with ties to two rival east oakland gangs were arrested thursday during coordinated raids aimed at stemming the bloodshed from gun violence, authorities said. Abramovich pitches a story to gq about the east bay rats and this asyetunrealized meeting with his former bully, the pitch is accepted, and abramovich heads out to california. Thge maps give you a glimpse of the geography, but they dont tell the whole story. Element of racism among rival latino gangs in oakland new latino group unites oakland youth across gang lines oakland gang hearing evidence inconclusive oakland lays groundwork for third gang injunction three styles linked to gangs due to colors and symblos bloods put their colors on for court in attempt to intimidate rival gangs the gang that couldnt. Dec 10, 2012 in terms of black folks, the bay area is not aligned with true gang culture.