Hundreds of speakers weighed in on the hotly debated council resolution during nearly five hours of comments Monday night.
Category: City Hall & Policing
Oakland is next to consider a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Palestinian solidarity activists have pressed local governments to support a ceasefire. Israel’s supporters want city leaders to condemn Hamas.
Former Oakland police chief’s new job: high school basketball coach
LeRonne Armstrong hasn’t given up his desire to return to OPD. In the meantime, he’s found a place to mentor Oakland youth.
Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention will be led by an expert on gender-based violence
New DVP Chief Dr. Holly Joshi is a nationally-recognized expert who worked for over a decade for the Oakland Police Department.
How does Oakland enforce worker protections?
We sat down for a conversation with Emylene Aspilla, who leads the city’s efforts to ensure employers are paying fair wages and following other labor laws.
Jewish protesters occupy federal building in Oakland to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds demonstrated and scores were arrested in one of the largest acts of Jewish civil disobedience in Bay Area history.
Some garage parking in downtown Oakland is now $5 after 5 p.m.
The “Five After Five” program at the Franklin Plaza Parking Garage aims to boost nightlife and improve public safety.
Oakland’s plan to revamp downtown is 8 years in the making
The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan could soon be set in motion. Here’s what it contains, and why it matters.
Oakland’s conflict of interest tracking system isn’t working
Many city officials have to disclose their personal financial information. But Oakland is struggling to enforce this anti-corruption rule.
Protesters at Port of Oakland call for Gaza ceasefire
Activists said a ship docked in Oakland will carry military supplies headed for Israel.
Who’s paying for the District Attorney Pamela Price recall campaign?
Price’s critics have raised over $500,000. Meanwhile, the DA has raised far less to defend herself—$15,000.
Judge rules against Oakland in coal trial
A state judge found the city breached its contract with developer Phil Tagami, who was seeking to build a coal terminal. Now, the city may have to pay up.
Damon Covington appointed chief of Oakland Fire Department
Covington has served in OFD for 24 years, most recently as interim chief.
Oakland hits hotel with largest wage theft claim in recent city history
The city’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards is seeking $400,000 in unpaid wages from the Radisson Hotel.
Oakland says Hi Felicia must pay $105,000 to ex-employees
Oakland’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards accused the now-defunct restaurant of improperly sharing service fees with non-service workers.
What’s next for Oakland’s MACRO civilian first responder program?
Nearly 2 years after its launch, city officials have big decisions to make about the non-violent 911 call program’s future.
Oakland Police Commission elects new leaders
The powerful police oversight board has been bogged down by infighting for months. Will new leadership help get its work back on track?
Oakland civil rights attorney leaves influential police commission selection panel
After helping pick Oakland Police Commissioners for six years, Jim Chanin is stepping down.
‘Never bet against Oakland’: Mayor Sheng Thao talks crime, business, and more
Thao laid out her vision for investing in violence prevention, public safety, and economic development in her first state of the city address.
Run an Oakland cannabis shop? You can get money for extra security
Oakland has $332,000 to help dispensaries and more, but the application deadline is closing.