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Why an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow law
Why an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow law Last month, traffic safety reporter Jose Fermoso joined a lawsuit against a law that infringes on First Amendment rights.
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Oakland cyclist dies a week after being struck by a driver on Broadway
Oakland cyclist dies a week after being struck by a driver on Broadway Steve Bloom was excited about a local safe streets project, a friend says.
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Oakland’s police union wants the mayor to resign. Thao says ‘absolutely not’
Oakland’s police union wants the mayor to resign. Thao says ‘absolutely not’ The police officers union blames Thao for the city's crime and budget problems.
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Sideshows, speeding, and red tape push one Oakland neighborhood over the edge
Sideshows, speeding, and red tape push one Oakland neighborhood over the edge Did San Antonio residents go too far in their guerrilla efforts to slow down traffic? After a recent crash, the city says...
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What Oakland District 7 residents are hoping for this election
What Oakland District 7 residents are hoping for this election Deep East Oaklanders sound off about public services, dangerous roads, gun violence and the cost of living.
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Oakland police leadership failures require ‘paradigm changes’ for federal...
Oakland police leadership failures require ‘paradigm changes’ for federal oversight, judge says Former Chief LeRonne Armstrong and other police brass were blamed for recent internal affairs breakdowns...
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Oakland’s 911 dispatch system gets its first upgrade in 20 years
Oakland’s 911 dispatch system gets its first upgrade in 20 years New software will help dispatchers answer calls and send police faster, say city officials.
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Federal judge extends Oakland police oversight, restructures OPD
Federal judge extends Oakland police oversight, restructures OPD Frustrated by "the on-going failure of the Oakland Police Department to police itself," a judge has reorganized OPD's chain of command.
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Oakland pays $2.95 million settlement to family of teen struck by driver in...
Oakland pays $2.95 million settlement to family of teen struck by driver in 2021 The driver who hit the teen also settled for $500,000.
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Oakland Police Commission wants to keep OPD’s restrictions on car chases
Oakland Police Commission wants to keep OPD’s restrictions on car chases Police must balance enforcing the law and keeping officers, suspects, and bystanders safe, says the Police Commission. Still,...
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OPD is spending $800K on lie detectors to screen applicants. Experts say they...
OPD is spending $800K on lie detectors to screen applicants. Experts say they don’t work For nearly 30 years, the Oakland Police Department has used polygraph tests to vet officers and dispatchers.
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What does transportation justice look like? A new report offers a vision for...
What does transportation justice look like? A new report offers a vision for Oakland Anti-Police-Terror Project reimagines traffic safety.
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Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland City Council District 7
Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland City Council District 7 Residents will choose between four residents with deep ties to Deep East Oakland.
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Oakland debates the future of OPD’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
Oakland debates the future of OPD’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system OPD has used the gunshot detection technology system since 2006. Critics say it’s not an effective violence reduction tool.
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Despite opposition, Oakland will keep ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology
Despite opposition, Oakland will keep ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology The City Council renewed OPD’s contract with ShotSpotter through December 2025, with options for 2 one-year extensions,...
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2 Oakland police officers were arrested for on-duty DUIs last year
2 Oakland police officers were arrested for on-duty DUIs last year Both officers were recently charged by the Alameda County DA for allegedly driving drunk while on patrol.
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Oakland Police Commission sees big leadership changes
Oakland Police Commission sees big leadership changes Oakland’s police watchdog, which was roiled by internal conflicts last year, has 3 new commissioners and a new inspector general.
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OakDOT paving plan hits a pothole, but roadwork will continue for now
OakDOT paving plan hits a pothole, but roadwork will continue for now A source said the transportation department was surprised by a decision to delay an infrastructure bond sale.
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Homicides are finally and significantly falling in Oakland
Homicides are finally and significantly falling in Oakland Murders in Oakland are down 33% this year, but experts say the public will likely continue to perceive violent crime as rising.
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An Oakland transit voter’s guide to the candidates
An Oakland transit voter’s guide to the candidates A coalition of transit advocacy nonprofits solicited more than 160 Bay Area candidate’s responses before elections. Here’s a summary.
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