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Developer misses post-election Coliseum payment but insists deal is still on
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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors appears to have become a bottleneck for completing the transfer that would temporarily alleviate budget pains.
on Sat, 2AM
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Election vibe check: Hey, Oakland, how are you feeling?
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We asked, and you told us.
on Nov 5
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Election 2024: Oakland City Council candidates answer questions on urgent topics
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Get to know the people running to represent you on the Oakland City Council by reading their answers to our questions, in their own words.
on Nov 4
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Homicides are finally and significantly falling in Oakland
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Murders in Oakland are down 33% this year, but experts say the public will likely continue to perceive violent crime as rising.
on Nov 4
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Election grab bag: Oakland mayor recall backer opposes marriage equality, then backtracks
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A mailer encourages voters to reject a slew of local and state propositions, including one supporting same-sex marriage. Today the group behind the ad said “No on Prop 3” was a printing error.
on Nov 2
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Acclaimed Oakland restaurant in turmoil as owner lays off staff
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Jo’s Modern Thai announced a temporary closure after both its celebrated head chef and longtime sous chef abruptly resigned.
on Nov 1
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Oaklandside's Natalie Orenstein wins award for eviction court coverage
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Orenstein's "Inside eviction court" series examined the flood of housing cases after expiration of the pandemic-era moratoriums.
on Oct 31
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Recall rally turns chaotic as activists heckle Coliseum developer
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Supporters of recalling Sheng Thao and Pamela Price shouted down Ray Bobbitt at the Oakland City Hall event.
on Oct 30
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Oakland’s dangerous High Street has been repaved and redesigned. Is it safer?
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New concrete islands, flashing pedestrian lights, and speed bumps are meant to slow traffic down, but locals say speeding is still a problem
on Oct 29
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The Oaklandside is a local nonprofit news source dedicated to Oakland. News on arts and community events, OUSD, housing, city council, policing and more.
on Oct 27
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Oakland's psychedelic mushroom church makes a cautious return
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Despite a police raid and global pandemic, Zide Door has accumulated members and slowly begun to resume in-person sermons.
on Oct 27
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Oakland coal terminal developers have a favorite candidate for city attorney
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Hedge fund execs backing the proposed West Oakland coal export hub have spent $24,000 supporting Brenda Harbin-Forte’s bid to head Oakland’s legal team.
on Oct 25
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Black cats have bad luck at Oakland animal shelters
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A medieval superstition prevents lots of goofy and affectionate little black kittens from finding forever homes, but local shelters do their best.
on Oct 25
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Police and fire cuts may be needed to fix Oakland's longterm budget problems
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Oakland faces a projected $240 million deficit from 2025 to 2027.
on Oct 23
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OPD is spending $800K on lie detectors to screen applicants. Experts say they don’t work
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For nearly 30 years, the Oakland Police Department has used polygraph tests to vet officers and dispatchers.
on Oct 23
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Why is a crypto industry leader pouring money into Oakland’s election?
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Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak says he wants a more “vibrant” Oakland. His new group has raised over $500,000 to back Empower Oakland-endorsed candidates for council and city attorney.
on Oct 22
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News and information about recall campaigns, City Council races, campaign donors, and more.
on Oct 22
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A guide to Oakland voter guides for the 2024 election
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The Oaklandside won’t tell you who to vote for. But we’ve rounded up guides from a diverse range of local groups and individuals to help you make sense of the election.
on Oct 19
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2 Oakland police officers were arrested for on-duty DUIs last year
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Both officers were recently charged by the Alameda County DA for allegedly driving drunk while on patrol.
on Oct 18
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Trump uses murder of Oakland journalist in dishonest attack ad
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A pro-Trump ad playing in battleground states attempts to lay blame for Chauncey Bailey’s killing on Kamala Harris.
on Oct 18
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Despite opposition, Oakland will keep ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology
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The City Council renewed OPD’s contract with ShotSpotter through December 2025, with options for 2 one-year extensions, for $840,000 per year.
on Oct 18
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Mayor Thao issues executive order to close homeless camps
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Closures won’t be “delayed for shelter availability,” Sheng Thao announced today. Her order follows a controversial Supreme Court ruling and comes as the mayor faces a recall election.
on Oct 5
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‘Heartbreaking:’ Coliseum vendors reflect on the end of an era for Oakland sports
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The workers who sell merchandise and serve drinks and food to A’s fans share fond memories, tearful goodbyes and an uncertain future.
on Sep 19
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COVID-19: What to know about updated vaccines, at-home tests, and local wastewater data
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The updated Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax vaccines are available now. Thanks to a new state initiative, they will remain free.
on Sep 8
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Oakland finalizes sale of its share of Coliseum to AASEG
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Local officials and the Black-owned development firm celebrated a deal that will help Oakland avoid severe budget cuts and also serve as a “historic opportunity” for East Oakland.
on Sep 4
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How small shelters for homeless people in California became big business
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Many tiny-home companies are promising a crisis solution and angling for big government contracts. One is being scrutinized by the FBI in Oakland.
on Aug 31
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Sideshows, speeding, and red tape push one Oakland neighborhood over the edge
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Did San Antonio residents go too far in their guerrilla efforts to slow down traffic? After a recent crash, the city says yes.
on Aug 25
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Lawyer arrested as Caltrans removes residents from West Oakland property
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There's a new push to close homeless camps throughout California. But were people living on this property homeless—or legal tenants?
on Aug 8
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The park district used to shoot stray cats. Now it's finding them homes
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Public outrage erupted in 2020 over East Bay Regional Park District staffers killing cats. The district and Oakland Animals Services came together with a new solution.
on Aug 8
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Piedmont hedge fund exec has bankrolled the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
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Philip Dreyfuss has contributed 4 out of 5 dollars raised by the campaign to remove Oakland’s mayor.
on Aug 2
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Why an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow law
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Last month, traffic safety reporter Jose Fermoso joined a lawsuit against a law that infringes on First Amendment rights.
on Aug 1
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New Oakland housing law protects disabled renters when elevators break
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Landlords will be required to to maintain and fix elevators—and house tenants who are impacted when they fail.
on Aug 1
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These Oakland organizations are looking for volunteers to serve in schools this year
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School starts in two weeks, and these education groups are looking for tutors, mentors, and anyone with a desire to serve Oakland students.
on Jul 31
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East Bay Booksellers 'total loss' in fire
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The Rockridge bookstore, a neighborhood favorite, went up in flames early Tuesday morning, along with other businesses in the building.
on Jul 31
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Gov. Newsom wants Oakland to allow for more police chases
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The city’s existing policy was put in place a decade ago to minimize deadly collisions resulting from high-speed pursuits.
on Jul 27
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The Crucible may not survive the year, current and former employees say
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The beloved West Oakland industrial art school is teetering financially—and can’t legally fundraise due to missing paperwork.
on Jul 24
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West Oakland metal recycling company charged in 2023 scrap fire
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District Attorney Pamela Price hit Radius Recycling and 2 employees with criminal charges for alleged recklessness, conspiracy, and concealing evidence.
on Jul 24
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Free Oakland-Alameda water shuttle launches this Wednesday
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The service will run from Wednesday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on Jul 16
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FBI demands more records from Oakland, including police reports related to Duong family
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Federal investigators are now asking for the Oakland Police Department’s telephone directory and federal funding the city has gotten since 2021.
on Jul 14
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The Bookmark Bookstore has a clean, well-lighted new home downtown
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The beloved used bookstore run by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library has relocated to its new storefront on Broadway.
on Jul 13
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Where did it go wrong for Sheng Thao?
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Thao's faced a hacker attack, an FBI raid, and a recall attempt. How did she become the most embattled mayor in Oakland history?
on Jul 12
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How money corrupts Oakland politics without anyone breaking the law
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The city has a solution, but it's on hold.
on Jul 11
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Before FBI raids, the Duongs may have feuded with an Oakland businessman
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Mario Juarez was shot at days before the FBI raided the homes of David and Andy Duong. The Duongs and Juarez were investors in a housing company.
on Jun 29
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What we know about the FBI’s search of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home
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The FBI hasn’t said what it’s looking for. But for years, state investigators have been scrutinizing how a major Oakland recycling contractor allegedly funneled money to politicians.
on Jun 26
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Investigators allege Libby Schaaf secretly used a political committee to raise money from a city contractor.
on Jun 26
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Accusations of political ‘money laundering’ under investigation in Oakland
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City Council members received campaign contributions allegedly linked to a contractor seeking a favorable legal decision and a land deal.
on Jun 26
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Where are Oakland’s 20 most dangerous intersections?
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From Bancroft and Seminary to Perkins and Grand, these crossroads see the highest nmbers of deadly car crashes and injuries.
on Jun 26
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'Pro-housing' advocates take reins of small but powerful Rockridge group
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A Rockridge Community Planning Council election saw a decisive victory for a group focused on building up the affluent area. Their opponents say they want housing too—but not at any cost.
on Jun 24
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At this Oakland basement bookstore customers, browse with cocktails in hand
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Clio’s books offers a bar, events, chess boards and a place for late-night conversation.
on Jun 24
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Oakland ethics investigators accused Lyft of making an illegal $100,000 contribution to an anti-Rebecca Kaplan PAC in 2020. Behind the scenes, former Mayor Schaaf was allegedly running the show.
on Jun 24