The candidates are taking part in lots of debates before the Nov. 8 election. Here’s a list of upcoming and past events.
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They can’t run for Oakland mayor after all—and say city officials are to blame
At least two candidates barred from November’s ballot say the city told them the wrong deadline to file their materials.
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Election 2022: Who’s running for Oakland City Council District 6?
4 candidates want to represent the East Oakland district, which includes the Coliseum, Mills College, Eastmont, and the hills.
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Election 2022: Who is running for Oakland City Council District 4?
Two queer women of color—a small-business owner and a social justice attorney—want to represent Oakland from Panoramic Hill to Laurel.
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Election 2022: Who is running for Oakland City Council District 2?
Harold Lowe is challenging incumbent Nikki Fortunato Bas in the race to represent Chinatown, Eastlake, San Antonio, and Grand Lake.
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Election 2022: Who’s running for Oakland mayor?
There are 10 candidates vying for Oakland’s top job. Here’s the list.
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The 3 Oakland councilmembers running for mayor debated at a forum last night
Treva Reid, Loren Taylor, and Sheng Thao proposed solutions to homelessness, public safety, clearing trash from Oakland’s streets and parks, and more.
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Ballot measures: How voters could change Oakland’s laws this fall
Renter protections, new taxes, and gender-neutral language. Here’s a quick breakdown of Oakland’s 10 ballot measures in the 2022 election.
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As Oakland kids go back to school, parents and teachers worry about dangerous streets
Some are launching their own safety campaigns, including walking groups, Nextdoor pleas, and letters to city staff.
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Ride along with MACRO: Oakland’s new alternative to the police
The Oaklandside followed the unarmed emergency responders to see their groundbreaking program at work on the streets.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Treva Reid
The District 7 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, the Coliseum’s future, and the failed Emerald New Deal.
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Guns to gardens: how Oakland community leaders are forging a message of peace
A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street.
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Oakland violence prevention efforts get boost from $6 million state grant
City and state leaders say the funds will be focused on reducing shootings through proven interventions.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor
The District 6 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, East Oakland’s needs, and his deep roots in the city.
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Streets north of Lake Merritt are in line to get protected bike lanes and other safety upgrades
Harrison and 27th Street in Oakland would be rebuilt with bicyclist and pedestrian safety in mind.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Sheng Thao
The District 4 representative, who is running for mayor, talks wildfire safety, affordable housing, and Howard Terminal.
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City Council this week: City workers get a pay raise and Oakland eyes $200 million in homelessness housing grants
Plus: The city is paying $1.5 million to settle former police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick’s lawsuit.
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Another twist in the coal wars: West Oakland terminal developer walks away from settlement deal
In a surprise move, Phil Tagami just reopened his fight to build a coal terminal at Oakland’s former Army Base.
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This fall, Oakland voters could approve a new way to fund the Oakland Zoo
After pandemic fears that the zoo could permanently shut down, supporters of the institution are asking property owners to chip in.
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City Council this week: Update on MACRO rollout, calls to investigate Mills College merger
Plus: The council will vote on a police department hiring plan and hear a report on redlining in West Oakland.