U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick told city officials ‘the light at the end of the tunnel is closer and brighter’ but cautioned against ‘victory dances.’
Author Archives: David DeBolt
David DeBolt reports 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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Ghost Ship warehouse landlord files bankruptcy to settle lawsuit
The Ng family wasn’t criminally charged for the deadly 2016 fire. But they’ll pay nearly $12 million to survivors and families of the 36 victims.
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Updated: Mia Bonta declares victory in East Bay state Assembly race
Bonta’s lead grew after updated election results were posted Thursday
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Oakland officials, community members react to possible ending of police federal oversight
The Oaklandside sought responses from city leaders and police reform advocates.
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Federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department may be nearing its end, attorneys say
Civil rights attorneys plan to meet with city officials to discuss concluding the 18-year-old reform program.
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Records: Oakland police used excessive force by allowing their dog to seriously injure 2 men
OPD’s court-appointed monitor cited the investigation as an example of the department rigorously examining use of force incidents after prior failures.
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Oakland’s population grew by 50,000 over the past decade, 2020 Census data shows
The proportion of Hispanic and white residents increased, while the number of Black residents continued to decline.
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Mia Bonta, Janani Ramachandran face off in state Assembly election to represent Oakland
The winner of the Aug. 31 special election takes a seat left open by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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Mayor Schaaf: Gov. Newsom has agreed to send CHP officers to Oakland
Highway patrol officers would enforce traffic laws, patrol International Boulevard and commercial districts.
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Oakland Unified teachers, staff required to be vaccinated or tested starting Sept. 7
Gov. Newsom announced the statewide COVID-19 safety requirements at an Oakland elementary school today.