The city’s ethics commission will soon decide whether to penalize a former city employee accused of a ‘quid pro quo extortion racket.’
Category: City Hall & Policing
As COVID-19 surges, Alameda County’s jail is getting crowded again
After an unprecedented effort to shrink the jail population last spring, the number of people inside Santa Rita Jail is rising back to pre-pandemic levels.
Oakland police seeking approval to purchase drones
OPD wants to purchase five drones. A civilian advisory group has recommended limits on how they’ll be used.
Alameda County jails handed 44 people over to ICE in 2019
Immigration arrests at Santa Rita Jail are down, but county officials and advocates say the sheriff’s cooperation with ICE should end.
Oakland’s current budget crisis called ‘worse than the Great Recession’
City finance staff presented new details about Oakland’s dire budget situation, and suggested cuts.
Unbudgeted police spending is biggest portion of Oakland’s budget shortfall
City staff warn the city faces “severe financial stress” if budget adjustments aren’t made, but some are skeptical of dire claims.
No more gas stoves? Oakland could ban them in new buildings
Here’s how to participate in Tuesday’s City Council meeting, where officials could require all-electric infrastructure in new construction.
Oakland is rolling out free Wi-Fi to bridge the digital divide
The city’s OakWiFi public network will be available downtown and in West Oakland within weeks, expanding to East Oakland early next year.
Wrongful-death lawsuit puts spotlight on police mishandling of mental health crises
Jacob Bauer was in mental distress when he was killed by Pleasanton police. Now his parents and an Oakland-based firm are fighting so others can avoid the same fate.
What is Treva Reid’s vision for deep East Oakland?
District 7’s councilmember-elect will be taking over the seat held by her father for 24 years—but says she’ll bring her own approach to leading.