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.
Tag: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
New report strengthens fired Oakland police chief’s case against city
The former chief says he feels “vindicated,” and the Police Commission may seek to reappoint him. Mayor Sheng Thao says she’s sticking to her decision to fire Armstrong.
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.
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.
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.
Seneca Scott, organizer of upcoming rally for public safety, denounced for ‘hateful anti-LGBTQ statements’
The mayor and district attorney will appear at a town hall on Saturday. A prominent activist with a history of inflammatory statements is holding his own rally nearby, with notable Oakland officials slated to attend.
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.
Former OPD Chief Armstrong files legal claim accusing Mayor Thao of retaliation, federal monitor of corruption
The claim, a precursor to a potential lawsuit, takes aim at OPD’s federal oversight.
Got ideas for making Oakland better? Take this new city survey
Mayor Sheng Thao is asking residents to give City Hall feedback on critical issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development.
Mayor Sheng Thao is traveling to Vietnam to promote trade
In her first overseas trip as mayor, Thao hopes to drum up business for the Port of Oakland.
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.
What’s the real deal with the Oakland mayor’s $75,000 pay raise?
A public opinion firestorm erupted over a proposal to give Mayor Sheng Thao a salary bump. We explain what’s going on.
An unfamiliar feeling at Oakland City Hall these days: harmony
For the first time in years, there’s significant accord between Oakland’s City Council and mayor. Is that a good thing?
Thao’s budget would give road safety a small boost
OakDOT’s budget takes a slight cut, but investments in traffic safety programs grow.
Reactions to Thao’s $4.2 billion budget range from optimism to unease
We asked elected officials, labor leaders, and advocates to share their thoughts about the mayor’s budget plan.
Thao’s plan makes big changes to the city’s departments to address Oakland’s budget crisis
In her first budget proposal, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao wants to attack the city’s $360 million deficit by restructuring departments and tightening some services.
Oakland leaders say they were blindsided by ‘extremely disappointing’ A’s Las Vegas land deal
Mayor Sheng Thao said she first learned of the A’s plans to go all in on a Nevada stadium Wednesday night in a call from the team’s president.
Federal oversight of the Oakland police will continue through at least September
After the latest misconduct case dashed OPD’s hopes of regaining independence, leaders wonder if cultural change is possible.
The entire Oakland City Council is making road safety a budget priority this year
In their budget memos, each councilmember prioritized infrastructure investments that could save lives by preventing “traffic violence.”
Recount of Oakland mayor’s race is dead in the water
The registrar of voters says there’s no reason to doubt the election results, and no legal path forward for a reexamination of ballots for the Nov. 8 election.