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Special investigation: Is downtown Oakland working? | Oakland’s ‘best kept secret’ | The Rotary Nature Center's storied history

Category: City Hall & Policing

A boxy, somewhat run-down apartment building on a steep hill.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Oakland sues sober-living homes over illegal evictions and sexual assault

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein Aug. 29, 2023, 4:00 p.m.Aug. 29, 2023, 2:25 p.m.

The operator of One Rose of Unity said she provides a needed service to tenants who’d otherwise be homeless.

A man in a white shirt and black pants with his hands folded stands near a mostly empty street intersection with a building behind him.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

A power struggle in Oakland Chinatown surfaces in a critical audit

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe Aug. 28, 2023, 4:57 p.m.Aug. 28, 2023, 5:08 p.m.

A new report faulted the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council for chaotic meetings and confusing votes. But some stakeholders say the audit is a political broadside.

A person standing in a government building in front of a panel of people.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Looking to get involved in Oakland? These city boards and commissions have openings

Close up of woman with long fair hair standing against a drak gray wall by Ayla Burnett Aug. 25, 2023, 11:15 a.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 10:43 a.m.

Nearly 40 official city committees help make policy and serve as watchdogs, but they need volunteers.

A white stone roof with a clock tower on top.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Who’s running for Oakland City Council and city attorney in 2024?

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe Aug. 23, 2023, 12:43 p.m.Sept. 21, 2023, 10:25 a.m.

The 2024 election is a long way off, but candidates are emerging in several key races already.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Want to be an Oakland government watchdog? Join the ethics commission

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe Aug. 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.Aug. 18, 2023, 10:12 a.m.

Any Oakland resident who is registered to vote in the city can apply between now and Oct. 27.

A small white camera attached to a street light with trees, a street, and a lone car in the background.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s license plate readers have been off for months, so why does the city want more?

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe Aug. 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m.Aug. 17, 2023, 9:05 a.m.

OPD quietly shut down its license plate reader system in February, but officials are pushing for more cameras.

Barbara Parker sitting in her office.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker won’t seek reelection in 2024

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham Aug. 16, 2023, 11:23 a.m.Aug. 16, 2023, 1:53 p.m.

Parker served as city attorney since 2011 and said she is proudest of establishing civil rights, housing, and community law programs.

The top of Oakland City Hall visible above a city office building, all framed by the bright blue sky.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland police commissioners can’t stop the city from replacing them, judge rules

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham Aug. 15, 2023, 4:41 p.m.Aug. 15, 2023, 4:41 p.m.

Two commissioners claim they aren’t being reappointed because of corruption. A judge said these allegations are based on a “weak premise.”

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 Aug. 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m.Aug. 16, 2023, 4:44 p.m.

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 Aug. 14, 2023, 12:05 p.m.Aug. 14, 2023, 3:31 p.m.

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 Aug. 10, 2023, 4:26 p.m.Sept. 22, 2023, 10:56 a.m.

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 Aug. 10, 2023, 9:53 a.m.Aug. 10, 2023, 9:53 a.m.

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 Aug. 9, 2023, 1:47 p.m.Aug. 9, 2023, 1:47 p.m.

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 Aug. 7, 2023, 9:30 a.m.Aug. 29, 2023, 1:13 p.m.

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, 2023, 4:41 p.m.July 31, 2023, 4:41 p.m.

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, 2023, 5:05 p.m.Aug. 16, 2023, 1:29 p.m.

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, 2023, 2:00 p.m.July 28, 2023, 1:11 p.m.

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, 2023, 11:12 a.m.July 28, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

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, 2023, 4:32 p.m.July 27, 2023, 4:32 p.m.

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, 2023, 9:02 a.m.July 27, 2023, 9:02 a.m.

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

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