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Oakland City Council's plan to tackle crime | Rift in local NAACP | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' by new report | Broadway 'bulb-outs'

Category: City Hall & Policing

Several women sit in chairs in an auditorium. One of them, wearing a pink jacket and hat with a mask, holds a sign that reads "Enough Suffering Fix It Already." There is a folded scooter in front of the women.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What can Oakland’s City Council do about crime?

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe August 15, 2023August 16, 2023

Residents often look to their neighborhoods’ elected representatives to “clean up the streets.” Here’s how city councilmembers can—and can’t—affect public safety in their districts.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Former OPD Chief Armstrong files legal claim accusing Mayor Thao of retaliation, federal monitor of corruption

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

The claim, a precursor to a potential lawsuit, takes aim at OPD’s federal oversight.

A man in a white jacket standing in front of Oakland City Hall with a serious look on his face.
Posted inHealth & Environment

Oakland’s $7M in soda tax money isn’t being spent wisely, board says

Close up of woman with long fair hair standing against a drak gray wall by Ayla Burnett August 10, 2023September 22, 2023

The Measure HH advisory board wants 60% of the sugary drink tax to go to community groups, but the mayor and council are using most of the money for city-run programs.

Three men with laptops and microphones laugh and talk while seated behind a dais. Behind them is a large projector screen.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland lobbyists must pay to play, officials say

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Oakland is making lobbyists pay a $500 registration fee to do business in town, but the Public Ethics Commission wants to cut nonprofits a break.

A wide shot looking down at homes in a residential neighborhood stretching on for many blocks with flowers and a telephone pole in the foreground.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Got ideas for making Oakland better? Take this new city survey

by Roselyn Romero August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Mayor Sheng Thao is asking residents to give City Hall feedback on critical issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development.

From a view inside the car, a man drives a vehicle with his hand on the steering wheel. He has a concerned look on his face as he looks out the window, towards the camera.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What violence prevention in Oakland looks like

by Florence Middleton August 7, 2023August 29, 2023

The city is cutting the Department of Violence Prevention’s budget by $4.4 million to help address a historic deficit. We followed a violence interrupter to see what could be lost.

A golden Oakland police chief badge pinned to a dark blue police uniform shirt.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Here’s your chance to weigh in on Oakland’s next police chief

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

The Police Commission is hosting several community forums and surveying residents about what qualities they want to see in the next OPD leader.

District Attorney Pamela Price sitting next to Oakland Police Captain Clay Burch as Burch speaks into a microphone.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Heated public safety meeting in Montclair reveals a divided Oakland

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 28, 2023August 16, 2023

District Attorney Pamela Price defended and explained her public safety philosophy during an emotional town hall that drew hundreds.

Oakland Mayor Shent Thao stands at a podium.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Mayor Sheng Thao is traveling to Vietnam to promote trade

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

In her first overseas trip as mayor, Thao hopes to drum up business for the Port of Oakland.

A man in a gray suit with shoulder-length hair speaks and gesticulates at a lectern. Behind him is a flag.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s Police Commission is failing to meet deadlines in misconduct investigations

Darwin BondGrahamWhite man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Darwin BondGraham and Eli Wolfe July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

The commission’s chief investigator says his team is overwhelmed by cases. Blowing deadlines could mean discipline can’t be issued.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

AC Transit Board will switch to all district elections

by Ally Markovich July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

The agency will convert its two at-large seats to district elections, redrawing ward boundaries in time for the 2024 election.

A woman wearing a red blazer, black shirt, and glasses stands in front of a mural depicting several youth and a tree.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Hall in conversation: Nikki Fortunato Bas

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

The Council President talks budget highlights, protecting Oakland workers, funding violence prevention, and department mergers.

Oakland City Hall's white stone spire rises into the blue sky, partially obscured by the wall of a modern glass and steel office building.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s Democracy Dollars delayed, but not dead 

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

The campaign finance reform initiative will be postponed until 2026 due to budget constraints. Supporters are using the extra time to prepare. 

A web of power lines strung around a wooden pole, juxtaposed with the blue sky.
Posted inHealth & Environment

Oakland urges PG&E to bury power lines in fire-prone hills

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 24, 2023July 24, 2023

The utility giant is burying thousands of miles of power lines—but not in Oakland.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

The fight over the Oakland Police Commission is getting uglier

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

Current commission chair Tyfahra Milele claims a conspiracy is hanging over Oakland’s police watchdog board. 

Police Chief Darren Allison, wearing a police uniform, stands as a podium in Oakland City Hall. Behind him are a police captain, Kentrell Killens, the chief of violence prevention for Oakland, and City Administrator Jestin Johnson.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

A show of unity after Oakland suffers 4 homicides in 10 hours

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Oakland’s police chief and chief of violence prevention outlined the city’s strategies for dealing with gun violence.

Oakland Mayo Sheng Thao standing at a podium with several microphones in front of her.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Public outcry results in smallest possible raise for Oakland mayor

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

City Council approved a $13,000 salary increase and proposed changes to the city’s constitution.

A woman in a maroon suit and white blouse stand in front of a mural featuring a woman riding on roller skates. In the background is a sign advertising 7-11.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

The activist turned District 3 rep. feels like 2023 is the year she can finally get stuff done.

Oakland Mayor Shent Thao stands at a podium.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What’s the real deal with the Oakland mayor’s $75,000 pay raise?

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe July 14, 2023July 20, 2023

A public opinion firestorm erupted over a proposal to give Mayor Sheng Thao a salary bump. We explain what’s going on.

Campaign brochures for Pamela Price's 2022 run for district attorney.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

District Attorney Pamela Price’s critics take first steps toward potential recall

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham July 13, 2023August 16, 2023

Price was elected on a reform platform last November. Her critics say she’s too lenient.

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