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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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Oakland will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Proof of vaccination will be required beginning Feb. 1, and also applies to bars, concert venues, senior centers, and more.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Roots will use former Raiders training facility for 2022 season

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

The Alameda facility, co-owned by the city of Oakland and Alameda County, has sat empty since the Raiders left for Las Vegas.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Oakland considering proof of vaccine to enter restaurants and most businesses

Avatar photoNatalie Orenstein headshot by David DeBolt and Natalie Orenstein December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

A controversial ban on backyard cottages is also finally heading before councilmembers.

Semitrucks ride along Interstate 880 highway in East Oakland
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Oakland residents weigh in on pros and cons of I-580 truck ban

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 17, 2021January 3, 2022

Caltrans and the local air quality district plan to study the impacts the 70-year-old ban has had on East Oakland.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Mayor Schaaf to Gov. Newsom: Oakland needs license plate readers, CHP officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 14, 2021January 13, 2022

The mayor announced the requests to Newsom on Tuesday, saying they are needed to combat crime.

Semitrucks ride along Interstate 880 highway in East Oakland
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Heavy trucks are barred from I-580. Is it time to rethink the 70-year-old restriction?

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

A virtual town hall to discuss the truck ban’s environmental impact on East Oakland is set for Thursday.

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.
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Oakland approves plan to hire more police officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

At an emotional meeting on Tuesday, the City Council authorized adding two police academies next year and hiring a recruitment firm to help fill vacancies.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Debate over police staffing, forum on reducing gun violence

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

The council will decide on a plan to hire more Oakland officers amid a rise of homicides and shootings.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

To increase police staffing, Oakland councilmember wants incentives to lure experienced officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

District 4 Councilmember Sheng Thao is proposing the city start a national search for experienced officers and offer a $50,000 hiring bonus.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

5 years after Oakland’s deadliest fire: Ghost Ship ‘frozen in time’

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 2, 2021December 6, 2021

Some want a memorial or park on the warehouse ruins. For others, Oakland is a place of pain they’re moving on from.

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Oakland mayor and councilmembers offer plan to increase police staffing

Avatar photoDarwin BondGraham by David DeBolt and Darwin BondGraham November 29, 2021December 1, 2021

Libby Schaaf and Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid want to reverse City Council budget decisions, adding another police academy and unfreezing police positions.

A view of Oakland (foreground) photographed from Joaquin Miller Park.
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Redistricting in Oakland: Here’s what you need to know

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

The city’s redistricting commission is seeking feedback as it nears the December deadline to finalize new City Council and school board maps. County supes don’t want to reduce the number of supervisor districts representing Oakland.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s 2022 election season kicks off—ahead of the usual schedule

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 23, 2021April 28, 2022

The race to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf is already having an impact on City Council district elections. And plenty is bound to happen in the coming year.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Getting rid of trash just got easier for Oaklanders

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 19, 2021November 18, 2021

Renters can now arrange for pickup of “bulky items” without bugging their landlord. The city hopes that, and other changes, will mean less junk dumped on streets.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland selects Black-led group for exclusive Coliseum development negotiations

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

The African American Sports and Entertainment Group includes Oakland business and sports leaders backed by a Black-owned investment firm.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: More winter shelter beds, possible Coliseum developer decision

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

The council will decide how to spend $300,000 in winter homelessness relief funds, and establish a funding district for the massive Oak Knoll project.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland takes first step to end cannabis testing of city workers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Employees suspected of consuming marijuana at work could still be tested under a proposed change.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Pot testing city workers could end, outside law enforcement in Oakland

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Finance committee will hear about unfilled city jobs while public safety will consider ending cannabis tests.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist while on morning walk

Avatar photoAvatar photo by David DeBolt and Jose Fermoso November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

The former state assemblymember is being remembered as a tireless advocate for the county’s most vulnerable residents.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Lauded as a national model, some question whether Oakland’s privacy commission is working

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 2, 2021November 5, 2021

Frequent disputes with police over records has begun to wear on the volunteer board leading the commission chair to sue the city.

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