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Darwin BondGraham

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Before joining The Oaklandside as News Editor, Darwin BondGraham worked with The Appeal, where he was an investigative reporter covering police and prosecutorial misconduct. He has reported on gun violence for The Guardian, and was an enterprise reporter for the East Bay Express. BondGraham's work has also appeared with KQED, ProPublica and other leading national and local outlets. He holds a doctorate in sociology from UC Santa Barbara and was the co-recipient of the George Polk Award for local reporting in 2017.

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Accusations of political ‘money laundering’ under investigation in Oakland

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham September 15, 2020March 15, 2022

Multiple members of the City Council received campaign contributions allegedly linked to a contractor seeking a favorable legal decision and a land deal.

OPD admin building at 7th and Broadway
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Want to ‘dismantle mechanisms of discrimination’? Oakland is hiring a new police chief

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Check out the remarkable job description for the next head of the OPD, just released.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

How to vote in Oakland this year

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham August 27, 2020October 11, 2020

With the pandemic and suspicious postal service cuts, voters face more obstacles this year. Here’s what local officials are planning, and how to make sure your ballot is counted.

Posted inHealth & Environment

‘I’m fighting to be able to live in my own home’: Lakeshore residents share serious concerns

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Some Lake Merritt residents say the city isn’t working fast enough to address noise, partying, trash, and illegal vending.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Council candidates discuss issues in their districts, virtually

Darwin BondGrahamAzucena Rasilla headshotRicky Rodas headshotNatalie Orenstein headshot by Darwin BondGraham, Azucena Rasilla, Ricky Rodas and Natalie Orenstein August 19, 2020October 6, 2020

The Coliseum, housing, police budgets: in an online forum last night, incumbents defended their records and challengers laid out visions for change.

Posted inOaklandside

Report: Former OPD chief allowed “corrosive police culture” to derail shooting investigation

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

A federal monitor criticized OPD for failing to properly investigate officers who killed a homeless man in 2018.

Posted inArts & Community

Street vending at Lake Merritt: race, space, and COVID-19

Azucena Rasilla headshotRicky Rodas headshotDarwin BondGraham by Azucena Rasilla, Ricky Rodas and Darwin BondGraham August 7, 2020August 11, 2020

Black and brown vendors operating without permits say they need the lake, and the lake needs them. What should the city do?

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Federal judge restricts OPD use of tear gas and rubber bullets

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

He also said outside agencies must follow Oakland’s rules—and asked about those infamous Molotov cocktails.

Defund OPD sign
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Task force established to ‘reimagine’ public safety in Oakland

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The City Council voted to set up a commission to redesign Oakland’s public safety system, including a 50% reduction in police spending.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland won’t make additional cuts to police budget this year

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Mayor Libby Schaaf cast the tiebreaking vote, calling efforts to further reduce OPD spending irresponsible and dangerous. A task force could be next.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s home vandalized with ‘defund OPD’ message

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

According to the mayor and neighbors, last night an unknown group exploded fireworks, scrawled anti-police messages, and splattered red paint on Schaaf’s residence.

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Covid-19 outbreak grows in Santa Rita Jail

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 20, 2020October 21, 2020

Coronavirus cases have suddenly exploded in Alameda County’s massive jail, calling into question whether the virus can be stopped.

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CHP refuses to name officers who killed Erik Salgado

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Salgado’s family criticized the police today for “hiding” the identities of the officers involved in the June 6 Oakland shooting.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Did OPD violate its own policies against protesters? We investigated.

Darwin BondGraham by Sarah Belle Lin, Darwin BondGraham and Jonah Owen Lamb July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

A visual examination of what happened before Oakland police fired on protesters on June 1.

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Facing a proposed tear-gas ban, the sheriff warned he would pull aid to Oakland during protests

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 25, 2020June 30, 2020

City councilmembers’ proposed ban was ultimately softened to a recommendation.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Council reduces police budget by $12 million

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 24, 2020June 30, 2020

Several councilmembers wanted bigger cuts, and signaled future plans to reduce by up to $150 million.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s City Council debates ‘defunding’ the police

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 17, 2020June 29, 2020

Several councilmembers and many civilian city employees say it’s time to rethink OPD’s budget.

OPD admin building at 7th and Broadway
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Should the Oakland police officers who killed Josh Pawlik remain fired? A federal judge steps in

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

The twists and turns of a two-year battle over police discipline.

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Erik Salgado and Brianna Colombo were apparently unarmed when CHP officers shot them

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 9, 2020June 15, 2020

OPD said the officers opened fire after Salgado rammed his car into CHP vehicles.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Clean-up and conflicting views after Friday’s massive downtown protest

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 5, 2020June 15, 2020

Scenes from a furious gathering of 5,000 that left major destruction and confusion in its wake.

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