A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street.
Category: City Hall & Policing
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Oakland violence prevention efforts get boost from $6 million state grant
City and state leaders say the funds will be focused on reducing shootings through proven interventions.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor
The District 6 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, East Oakland’s needs, and his deep roots in the city.
Posted inRoad Safety
Streets north of Lake Merritt are in line to get protected bike lanes and other safety upgrades
Harrison and 27th Street in Oakland would be rebuilt with bicyclist and pedestrian safety in mind.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Sheng Thao
The District 4 representative, who is running for mayor, talks wildfire safety, affordable housing, and Howard Terminal.
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City Council this week: City workers get a pay raise and Oakland eyes $200 million in homelessness housing grants
Plus: The city is paying $1.5 million to settle former police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick’s lawsuit.
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Another twist in the coal wars: West Oakland terminal developer walks away from settlement deal
In a surprise move, Phil Tagami just reopened his fight to build a coal terminal at Oakland’s former Army Base.
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This fall, Oakland voters could approve a new way to fund the Oakland Zoo
After pandemic fears that the zoo could permanently shut down, supporters of the institution are asking property owners to chip in.
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City Council this week: Update on MACRO rollout, calls to investigate Mills College merger
Plus: The council will vote on a police department hiring plan and hear a report on redlining in West Oakland.
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Oakland police say hate crimes have slowed but Chinatown residents remain on alert
OPD presented the stats at a recent town hall organized by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.
Posted inRoad Safety
A deadly collision raises questions about the dangers of police pursuits
Oakland police have one of the strictest policies against chasing people. They also have a history of contributing to violent collisions during pursuits.
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National Night Out returns to Oakland this year with an emphasis on reimagining public safety
The city’s Neighborhood Services Division hopes to organize with residents skeptical of the police-centric block party.
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Oakland considering city council term limits, overhauling campaign finance rules
The good government reforms would be decided by voters in the Nov. 8 election.
Posted inBusiness
California cuts cannabis taxes to heal ailing industry
California is overhauling its cannabis tax structure, including entirely eliminating a tax on growers.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘Emerald New Deal’ cannabis tax ballot measure faces skepticism
The Oakland City Council postponed a final decision on the proposed measure following a debate about its merits.
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Oakland City Council rejects Howard Terminal ballot measure
Councilmember Noel Gallo wanted voters to have a say about whether public funds should be used to build the A’s waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Bay commission votes to advance A’s Howard Terminal ballpark plan
The BCDC decided Oakland’s Howard Terminal isn’t crucial to the future of the region’s seaports.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Police say ‘zero bail’ increased Oakland’s violent crime rate. Did it?
The emergency policy was intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in county jails.
Posted inEducation Equity
Oakland could be next to grant voting rights to noncitizens
More than 10,000 residents in Oakland who are parents or caregivers but not citizens could be allowed to vote for OUSD school board members.
Posted inRoad Safety
City reduces speed limit around Oakland schools to 15 mph
Slower speeds reduce serious injuries and fatalities from vehicle collisions, but advocates say more must be done.