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Oakland Police Commission leadership conflict | The cost of free eggs | How should the county address the opioid crisis? | Rift in local NAACP

Tag: Libby Schaaf

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Libby Schaaf to lead nonprofit developing women politicians

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

Oakland’s former mayor was named interim executive director at Emerge California, an incubator for women leaders in the Democratic Party.

Posted inArts & Community

Photos: City honors Oakland rapper Too $hort with his own day and street sign

by David Meza December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Oakland rolled out the red carpet for the East Oakland icon with a celebration on Saturday at Fremont High School.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Mayor Libby Schaaf strikes hopeful note in final state of the city speech

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Despite rising violence, homelessness, and mass discontent, Schaaf told supporters the city is stronger after her 8 years in office.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Verdict: Ex-Oakland Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was wrongfully fired

Avatar photo by David DeBolt May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

The 9-member jury awarded Kirkpatrick more than $337,000 in damages.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Ex-Oakland police chief’s trial revisits bitter conflicts among city officials

Avatar photo by David DeBolt May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

In emotional testimony, Anne Kirkpatrick said she was fired as retaliation for elevating concerns about Police Commission members.

Libby Schaaf in front of apartment building
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Howard Terminal ballpark: A conversation with Libby Schaaf

Avatar photo by David DeBolt April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

The mayor is a longtime supporter of the A’s project. The Raiders and Warriors left during her terms as mayor. She’s determined to keep the A’s—but not at the expense of public funds.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Will Newsom’s ‘care court’ support homeless Oaklanders with mental illnesses, or force treatment on them?

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

Mayor Libby Schaaf is backing a proposal to overhaul mental health care in California, but some call it coercion.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland to illegal dumpers: new secret cameras will catch you

Avatar photo by David DeBolt February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The city has installed 10 new high-quality camera systems in unnamed spots around town to discourage people who dump debris.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

What did recent CHP patrols accomplish in Oakland?

Avatar photo by David DeBolt January 13, 2022January 14, 2022

In September, Mayor Libby Schaaf announced California Highway Patrol officers were coming to Oakland for traffic safety. Here’s what CHP reported doing.

A imposing building wrapped in silver and blue metal paneling with a large emblem of a police badge above the door and the words "Oakland Police" on the badge.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Federal judge: OPD Instagram case ‘spotlighted a number of troubling problems’

Avatar photo by David DeBolt January 6, 2022January 6, 2022

Despite progress, the Oakland Police Department remains short of full compliance with reform tasks.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Mayor Schaaf to Gov. Newsom: Oakland needs license plate readers, CHP officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 14, 2021January 13, 2022

The mayor announced the requests to Newsom on Tuesday, saying they are needed to combat crime.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

To increase police staffing, Oakland councilmember wants incentives to lure experienced officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

District 4 Councilmember Sheng Thao is proposing the city start a national search for experienced officers and offer a $50,000 hiring bonus.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor and councilmembers offer plan to increase police staffing

Avatar photoDarwin BondGraham by David DeBolt and Darwin BondGraham November 29, 2021December 1, 2021

Libby Schaaf and Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid want to reverse City Council budget decisions, adding another police academy and unfreezing police positions.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s 2022 election season kicks off—ahead of the usual schedule

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 23, 2021April 28, 2022

The race to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf is already having an impact on City Council district elections. And plenty is bound to happen in the coming year.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

New program will help 200 Oakland tenants pay rent for 18 months

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

Mayor Libby Schaaf’s “shallow subsidy” pilot, funded by philanthropy, is intended to prevent homelessness.

Oakland expands program to subsidize housing for aspiring teachers
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland expands program to subsidize housing for aspiring teachers

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Teachers Rooted in Oakland aims to address issues of teacher diversity, retention, and housing affordability.

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