New signs were unveiled Monday morning by Mayor Sheng Thao and members of the City Council and OakDOT.
Tag: Oakland City Council
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Here’s what Oakland’s City Council wants to do about crime
In its first full session since July, the council discussed 911, security cameras, walking officers, and more. But nothing will happen quickly.
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Oakland NAACP has been ‘hijacked’ for conservative causes, say some Black community leaders
The storied civil rights group’s local chapter is calling for more police and opposing progressive leaders. Some say this is out of step with the organization’s purpose.
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Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened?
An understaffed department missed out on potentially millions in state funds, raising questions about the city’s strategy for securing outside dollars.
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Oakland’s financial watchdog reflects on the city’s transformation
City Auditor Courtney Ruby is leaving her job after 13 years. She says the city has changed in important ways.
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Oakland finds money to prevent most cuts to Department of Violence Prevention
The City Council’s Public Safety Committee approved an additional $3.3 million to pay for the department’s contracts with community-based organizations.
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Oakland’s public safety debate converges on a tiny corner of East Oakland
Held across the street from each other, the two events illustrated a growing chasm—and some significant overlap, too—in how Oaklanders are talking about some of the city’s biggest problems.
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Oakland leaders say 911 system fixes are coming
The mayor and several councilmembers announced a $2.5 million investment in OPD’s struggling emergency call center.
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What does Oakland’s City Auditor do?
The City Auditor investigates fraud, waste, and abuse. Here’s a list of what the auditor is working on over the next year.
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Looking to get involved in Oakland? These city boards and commissions have openings
Nearly 40 official city committees help make policy and serve as watchdogs, but they need volunteers.
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Who’s running for Oakland City Council and city attorney in 2024?
The 2024 election is a long way off, but candidates are emerging in several key races already.
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Oakland’s license plate readers have been off for months, so why does the city want more?
OPD quietly shut down its license plate reader system in February, but officials are pushing for more cameras.
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What can Oakland’s City Council do about crime?
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.
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Oakland lobbyists must pay to play, officials say
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.
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Oakland’s Police Commission is failing to meet deadlines in misconduct investigations
The commission’s chief investigator says his team is overwhelmed by cases. Blowing deadlines could mean discipline can’t be issued.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Nikki Fortunato Bas
The Council President talks budget highlights, protecting Oakland workers, funding violence prevention, and department mergers.
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Oakland’s Democracy Dollars delayed, but not dead
The campaign finance reform initiative will be postponed until 2026 due to budget constraints. Supporters are using the extra time to prepare.
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Oakland urges PG&E to bury power lines in fire-prone hills
The utility giant is burying thousands of miles of power lines—but not in Oakland.
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Flooded East Oakland apartment building has cost city $5.7 million
Residents of Coliseum Connections have been uprooted for seven months. They recently protested outside their landlord’s home.
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Public outcry results in smallest possible raise for Oakland mayor
City Council approved a $13,000 salary increase and proposed changes to the city’s constitution.
