The City Attorney announced a tentative deal that would keep Oakland’s coal ban in place, but allow development of part of the former Army Base.
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Who’s given money to candidates for Oakland mayor, City Council, and other local races
A look at campaign finance records for 2021. Oakland’s election day is Nov. 8, while the county holds a June primary for district attorney, sheriff races.
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Oakland man who helped ISIS has sentence cut in half, will be released this year
A federal judge reduced the sentence because there was insufficient proof Amer Alhaggagi intended to harm the U.S. government.
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City Council this week: ‘Oscar Grant Day’ coming to Oakland
Councilmembers will also hear a report on the state of firehouses, and vote to accept grants to reduce a backlog of OPD cases.
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Starting tomorrow, you’ll need to show proof of vaccination to enter Oakland bars, restaurants, gyms
The new city ordinance also applies to senior centers, yoga studios, entertainment venues and large indoor events.
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At long last, Oakland’s Redistricting Commission has decided on a new map
If it’s approved next month, the Coliseum will move to District 6, there won’t be a mega hills district after all, and Lake Merritt will stay the same.
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Local businesses push back on attempt to waive contracting rules
With $40 million in city paving contracts up for grabs, minority biz owners say dropping the rules now would make existing inequities worse.
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A’s waterfront ballpark plan passes first environment review vote
The Oakland Planning Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend the City Council certify the Howard Terminal project’s 3,500-page environmental impact report.
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Deadline blown, Oakland’s Redistricting Commission hopes to adopt a final map soon
The commission meets Jan. 19 to weigh the pros and cons of changing City Council and school board district boundaries.
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City Council this week: New cameras to stop illegal dumping and a ‘ghost gun’ ban
Councilmembers will also hear a report on whether the city can open more vaccination sites.
Posted inRoad Safety
What is Oakland doing to enforce traffic laws? You asked, so we explored
Oakland’s roadways are dangerous, and many residents we surveyed believe a lack of enforcement is partly to blame. Others are skeptical that policing can reduce collisions.
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What did recent CHP patrols accomplish in Oakland?
In September, Mayor Libby Schaaf announced California Highway Patrol officers were coming to Oakland for traffic safety. Here’s what CHP reported doing.
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Oakland’s cannabis industry reeling from car caravan burglaries — again
The most recent wave of thefts in November caused an estimated $5 million in damages and lost inventory for one of Oakland’s most important industries.
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Federal judge: OPD Instagram case ‘spotlighted a number of troubling problems’
Despite progress, the Oakland Police Department remains short of full compliance with reform tasks.
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The year Oakland tried to reimagine public safety and policing
In 2021, a fierce debate about the role of the police, and OPD’s budget, guided City Council meetings while homicides and shootings skyrocketed.
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2021 is Oakland’s deadliest year since 2006
As of today, police have investigated 133 killings while residents and city leaders mourn.
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Oakland will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms
Proof of vaccination will be required beginning Feb. 1, and also applies to bars, concert venues, senior centers, and more.
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City Council this week: Oakland considering proof of vaccine to enter restaurants and most businesses
A controversial ban on backyard cottages is also finally heading before councilmembers.
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Oakland’s Police Commission hires its first inspector general
Michelle Phillips, a deputy inspector in Baltimore, will lead police oversight efforts in Oakland.
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Mayor Schaaf to Gov. Newsom: Oakland needs license plate readers, CHP officers
The mayor announced the requests to Newsom on Tuesday, saying they are needed to combat crime.
