The Police Commission and Mayor Libby Schaaf held a virtual forum open to the public.
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Oakland live election results 2020
Election results for Oakland City Council, OUSD school board, City Attorney, and Oakland ballot measures.
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Federal judge eases restrictions on law enforcement agencies to use crowd control weapons in Oakland
The decision was made after OPD warned of possible election-related unrest.
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Is it too late to put my ballot in the mail today? We asked county election officials and USPS
If you still haven’t voted today, can you still vote using the postal service, or is it too late for that?
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Oakland artists are projecting huge animated murals around town to help voters find ballot boxes
The Civil Rights-era inspired images gleamed from the walls of the Alameda County Courthouse Sunday night. They’ll be at Frank Ogawa Plaza Tuesday night.
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What happens if Oakland voters don’t know their usual polling place is closed this year? These volunteers have a plan
A volunteer group is posting flyers at each of Oakland’s usual polling places to make sure voters know about this year’s 26 voting centers.
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Oakland 2020 election live updates: A rally at Frank Ogawa; ranked-choice voting early results
Our reporters were out and about all day and night Tuesday, checking in voting centers and talking to candidates after results started coming in.
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Map: Where to drop your ballot at 24/7 official drop boxes in Oakland
There are 17 drop boxes across Oakland, and 66 across Alameda County. You can use any of them. Don’t forget to sign your envelope first!
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Voting in person for the 2020 election? Here’s what Oaklanders need to know
Worried about voter intimidation, lost mail, language barriers, COVID-19, or long lines? We looked into it for you, and spell out your rights.
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Spending by independent groups soars in Oakland City Council, school board elections
Wealthy individuals, business groups, and unions have poured over $2 million into local races to influence voters.
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Measure RR: Removing the fine limit for illegal dumping and blight
This Oakland ballot measure would allow the city to set higher fines for code violations like illegal dumping. Watch our explainer video to learn more.
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Measure S1: Should Oakland have a stronger Police Commission?
This local ballot initiative would fund a new staff position for the commission, among other changes. Our video explainer provides the details.
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Oakland will resume parking enforcement for street sweeping starting Nov. 9
Vehicle owners will receive one warning before getting a citation.
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Oakland city attorney election: incumbent Barbara Parker faces Eli Ferran
Ferran, who used to work for Parker, says the City Attorney’s Office is unfocused and has made big mistakes. Parker says she’s far more experienced and capable of managing the city’s team of lawyers.
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These Oakland civic groups are finding new ways to mobilize voters during the pandemic
Voter registration efforts have focused on East and West Oakland, where voter turnout has been lowest.
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Oakland youth organizers say Prop. 20 would harm their communities
If approved by voters, the state law would allow prosecutors to charge more nonviolent crimes as felonies. Critics say it will grow California prisons.
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Looking for Oakland voter guides? Here’s a partial list
As a nonprofit newsroom, The Oaklandside doesn’t make endorsements. Here are a few voter guides compiled by informed locals.
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How we’re covering the 2020 election in Oakland
Our ‘citizen’s agenda’ approach: start by asking Oakland residents about what’s working, and what’s not, in their neighborhoods and schools. Go from there.
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Oakland’s cannabis equity program got a $6.5 million boost. But where is the money going?
Grants of up to $33k and two new shared manufacturing kitchens will help, but equity advocates say there’s more to be done.
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After a messy bankruptcy, Oakland City Council candidate Derreck Johnson lost ownership of his restaurant
Public perception is that Johnson owns Home of Chicken and Waffles, but his business history was rocky, and he lost control of the popular Jack London eatery in 2017.