"Oakland Police Investigate Wild Night of Sideshows with Car Fires and Gunshots"

Multiple cars were set on fire and several arrests were made by Oakland police at various sideshows across the city. The events, which included drivers performing stunts and setting off fireworks, took place at different locations throughout the night and into the early morning. Police dispersed the crowds at some sites within minutes, and there were reports of a driver ramming a patrol car before being fired upon by officers. The police have indicated that they will release the spectators after citing them for participating in sideshow activity.