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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'

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

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.
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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.

A middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a yellow traffic vest stands in the middle of an empty plaza. Behind him are palm trees, a map on a mosaic, and buildings.
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Noel Gallo talks District 5

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

After nearly 10 years in city government, the councilmember is still looking for ways to make his district cleaner and safer for families. 

A woman in a blue suit and tan blouse stands with her arms folded, smiling. She is in the middle of a concrete footpath that curves to the left out of view behind her. On her left are pale green shrubs, and to the right are darker green plants sporting long stems with magenta flowers. Grass and trees sprawl across a hill in the background.
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Janani Ramachandran talks District 4

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The first-term councilmember said she wants to restore trust in City Hall, rejuvenate business corridors, and make roads safer.

Kevin Jenkins in a gray suit raising his right hand at a swearing-in ceremony.
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Kevin Jenkins talks District 6

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

Jenkins, who took the seat after Loren Taylor, is excited about economic development opportunities from the Coliseum site to small businesses. But gun violence and traffic safety are big concerns.

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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

The D3 rep talks about going from activism to policy making, what’s possible at Wood Street, her role in shaping MACRO, and more.

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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Treva Reid

Avatar photo by David DeBolt August 11, 2022August 15, 2022

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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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor

Avatar photo by David DeBolt August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

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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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Sheng Thao

Avatar photo by David DeBolt July 27, 2022August 8, 2022

The District 4 representative, who is running for mayor, talks wildfire safety, affordable housing, and Howard Terminal.

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