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Spotlight on Oakland City Council agenda, October 7, 2025 — State of the City Address, $7M+ in lawsuit payouts for poor roads, and a $750K grant to…
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Policing the police: Oakland's push to remove Internal Affairs from the police department
Oakland considers civilianizing misconduct investigations
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Rajni Mandal
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Oakland Report Radar: May 26th, 2025
Memorial Day edition: upcoming meetings, public safety budget, and other Oakland news in brief.
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Rajni Mandal
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Election results follow long-established voting patterns in Oakland
East Oakland had a disproportionately low influence due very low voter turnout, but slightly favored Lee. West Oakland/Temescal and district 4 dominated…
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Tim Gardner
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Oakland releases police staffing study—it says a minimum of 877 officers are needed
After denying a public records request, the city reversed course and released the full report
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Tim Gardner
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Oakland is withholding a 2024 police staffing study that cost residents $310,000
The 300-page study says Oakland needs 805 sworn police officers, but the city won’t release it, claiming exemption under the California Public Records…
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Tim Gardner
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District 2 candidates lay out their priorities
Charlene Wang, Kara Murray-Badal, Paula Thomas share their ideas for Oakland
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Oakland Report
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Oakland City Council used illegal votes to change city ordinances
In December, the city council relied on tie-breaking votes from recalled mayor Sheng Thao, a violation of city and state law. A lawsuit may be filed…
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Brenda Harbin-Forte (Ret.)
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Seneca Scott
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Oakland's city employee counts show a dramatic shift in service priorities over five years
Public safety staff declined by 206 employees (-12%), and other departments added 336 employees (+13%). Police are slated to bear the majority of…
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Tim Gardner
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PODCAST: Oakland leaders perpetuate misinformation to justify public safety cuts
Oakland's council, city administration, and labor leadership are locked in a game of misinformation to advance their narrow interests. It may result in…
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Oakland Report
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Oakland leaders perpetuate misinformation to justify public safety cuts
Oakland's council, city administration, and labor leadership are locked in a game of misinformation to advance their narrow interests. It may result in…
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Tim Gardner
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“If we do not change course, we will be roughly $115 million negative. We have already breached into our emergency reserve.”
Transcript of Budget Administrator Bradley Johnson’s remarks at Oakland City Council
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Oakland Report
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