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Police arrest organizers, seize cars and guns believed involved in huge Oakland sideshow

About 100 cars and 300 spectators were involved in the illegal demonstration of automotive stunts off of Piedmont Ave last month.

Unclear who shot first before the two groups exchanged gunfire.

Fire, set on Highland with “organic” material, was extinguished quickly.

OPD, moreover, finds no connection between the outbreak of violence and the free festival that had ended hours earlier.

Union blames mayor and cuts to the police department for the violence.

Previously, public radio frequencies allowed for journalists, watchdogs, and members of the public to monitor police activities.

ALPR system detected Camry; more stolen vehicles turn up; and a bunny statue found at the scene of shattered window on Wyngaard.

Plus: DUI, attempted theft.

Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.

Plumber was working on Crofton Avenue.