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Author Archives: David DeBolt

David DeBolt reported on City Hall and policing for The Oaklandside. He spent 12 years working for daily newspapers in the Bay Area, including on the Peninsula and Solano County. He joined the Bay Area News Group in 2012 where he covered a variety of beats, most recently as a senior breaking news reporter. During his time at BANG, DeBolt covered Oakland City Hall, the Raiders stadium saga and the A’s search for a new ballpark, as well as the Oakland Police Department and police reform efforts. He was part of the East Bay Times staff honored with the Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News for coverage of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.

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A big-rig truck hauls a shipping container at Howard Terminal.
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Oakland City Council greenlights environmental review of A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 18, 2022, 12:09 p.m.Feb. 18, 2022, 12:19 p.m.

After hearing concerns about toxic cleanup, rail safety, and nearby neighborhoods, and excitement about jobs and baseball, members voted 6-2 to approve a critical survey.

An illustration shows pedestrians accessing the proposed new A's ballpark at Howard Terminal on foot.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Key vote on A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan happening today

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 17, 2022, 9:09 a.m.Feb. 17, 2022, 9:09 a.m.

The City Council is scheduled to vote on the project’s environmental impact report—a crucial step in the decision process.

Posted inHealth & Environment

State Attorney General sues East Oakland metal foundry over release of cancer-causing toxins

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 16, 2022, 9:52 a.m.Feb. 16, 2022, 11:27 a.m.

AG Rob Bonta says AB&I Foundry broke state law by not notifying neighbors of potential dangers.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland says goodbye to Raiders legend John Madden

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 15, 2022, 12:57 p.m.Feb. 15, 2022, 4:59 p.m.

A public memorial at the Oakland Coliseum on Monday drew hundreds of fans for one last Raider Nation gathering in Oakland.

Downtown Oakland skyline facing North in Oakland.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Plans to turn police headquarters into new housing, preserve major library funding

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 14, 2022, 3:54 p.m.Feb. 14, 2022, 4:00 p.m.

And the council wants the governor to dig into the state budget to prevent Oakland school closures.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Judge places Santa Rita Jail under external oversight, ending mental health abuse lawsuit

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 8, 2022, 1:44 p.m.Feb. 8, 2022, 2:59 p.m.

Alameda County’s jail and sheriff’s office will be reformed under the supervision of a law firm, court-appointed mental health experts, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Posted inArts & Community

‘It brings a sense of pride’: East Bay’s 510 area code turns 30

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Feb. 7, 2022, 5:01 p.m.July 12, 2022, 12:31 p.m.

The nickel and dime officially split from 415 in 1992. You can’t even get a 510 number these days.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Who’s given money to candidates for Oakland mayor, City Council, and other local races

Avatar photoDarwin BondGraham by David DeBolt and Darwin BondGraham Feb. 2, 2022, 9:05 a.m.April 28, 2022, 9:36 a.m.

A look at campaign finance records for 2021. Oakland’s election day is Nov. 8, while the county holds a June primary for district attorney, sheriff races.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: ‘Oscar Grant Day’ coming to Oakland

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 31, 2022, 6:06 p.m.Jan. 31, 2022, 6:06 p.m.

Councilmembers will also hear a report on the state of firehouses, and vote to accept grants to reduce a backlog of OPD cases.

Recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine wait after their shot for 30 minutes before they're cleared to leave.
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Starting tomorrow, you’ll need to show proof of vaccination to enter Oakland bars, restaurants, gyms

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 31, 2022, 2:22 p.m.Jan. 31, 2022, 2:22 p.m.

The new city ordinance also applies to senior centers, yoga studios, entertainment venues and large indoor events.

Oakland Coliseum
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At long last, Oakland’s Redistricting Commission has decided on a new map

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 28, 2022, 11:10 a.m.Jan. 28, 2022, 12:34 p.m.

If it’s approved next month, the Coliseum will move to District 6, there won’t be a mega hills district after all, and Lake Merritt will stay the same.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Planned facility at Port of Oakland raises concerns among West Oakland environmental activists

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 26, 2022, 4:17 p.m.Jan. 26, 2022, 4:55 p.m.

Port commissioners on Thursday could approve a plan to ship and store sand and gravel at a new terminal on the Outer Harbor.

Posted inHealth & Environment

28,000 PG&E customers lost power in Oakland over the weekend

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 24, 2022, 6:08 p.m.Jan. 24, 2022, 6:08 p.m.

Some residents, businesses reported being without electricity for more than 24 hours.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

A’s waterfront ballpark plan passes first environment review vote

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 20, 2022, 11:39 a.m.Jan. 21, 2022, 9:12 a.m.

The Oakland Planning Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend the City Council certify the Howard Terminal project’s 3,500-page environmental impact report.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: New cameras to stop illegal dumping and a ‘ghost gun’ ban

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 18, 2022, 9:38 a.m.Jan. 18, 2022, 9:52 a.m.

Councilmembers will also hear a report on whether the city can open more vaccination sites.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What did recent CHP patrols accomplish in Oakland?

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 13, 2022, 11:00 a.m.Jan. 14, 2022, 12:50 p.m.

In September, Mayor Libby Schaaf announced California Highway Patrol officers were coming to Oakland for traffic safety. Here’s what CHP reported doing.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s cannabis industry reeling from car caravan burglaries — again

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 10, 2022, 9:21 a.m.Jan. 10, 2022, 9:25 a.m.

The most recent wave of thefts in November caused an estimated $5 million in damages and lost inventory for one of Oakland’s most important industries.

A imposing building wrapped in silver and blue metal paneling with a large emblem of a police badge above the door and the words "Oakland Police" on the badge.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Federal judge: OPD Instagram case ‘spotlighted a number of troubling problems’

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Jan. 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m.Jan. 6, 2022, 11:12 a.m.

Despite progress, the Oakland Police Department remains short of full compliance with reform tasks.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

The year Oakland tried to reimagine public safety and policing

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Dec. 28, 2021, 9:00 a.m.Dec. 23, 2021, 5:26 p.m.

In 2021, a fierce debate about the role of the police, and OPD’s budget, guided City Council meetings while homicides and shootings skyrocketed.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

2021 is Oakland’s deadliest year since 2006

Avatar photo by David DeBolt Dec. 23, 2021, 5:10 p.m.Dec. 23, 2021, 5:10 p.m.

As of today, police have investigated 133 killings while residents and city leaders mourn.

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