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OP-ED: Slogans Over Solutions: The Real Cost of Defunding the Police
Let’s be blunt: Defund the Police is not just a failure—it’s a farce. Consider Oakland’s much-hyped MACRO program, designed to…
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Oakland Hosts Town Halls on Public Safety to Discuss Concerns with Residents
The City of Oakland held a series of town halls on public safety this week to discuss and address residents'…
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Golden Gate Orchestra Presents World Premiere of ‘Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for an Abolitionist Nov. 3
The Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus proudly presents the world premiere of "Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for an Abolitionist"…
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Advocates Hold Rally to “Issue a Citation” to City to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Advocates in San Francisco held a rally Thursday afternoon in front of City Hall to issue a symbolic citation to…
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Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
On Aug. 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute…
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Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
The Oakland Police Officers Association is the newest set of upset residents calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign from…
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Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
The preliminary hearing in the case of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le's murder concluded with Hon. Judge Delia Trevino finding…
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Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
When Sonya Massey was killed by police in Illinois last month, her death prompted outrage, grief, and terror across the…
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Sen. Bradford Responds to Deputy-Involved Killing of Unarmed Black Woman
After seeing a video of a deputy-involved shooting death of an unarmed Black woman in Illinois last week, the vice…
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Housing Not Handcuffs: Residents and Leaders Call Out City for Aggressive Homelessness Policy
One week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered cities to start clearing out homelessness encampments in their jurisdiction, San Francisco leaders…
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Acting Calif. Gov. McGuire Signs Bill Clearing Way for Nov. Ballot Measure on Water, Wildfire Prevention
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) as acting governor while he traveled to Washington…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Says, “I Am Innocent” While Addressing Public First Time After FBI Raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao finally addressed the public Monday morning after four days of silence following an FBI raid on…
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Multi-Agency Traffic Enforcement Operation Coming to Richmond
The Richmond Police Department will host a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation citywide on Tuesday, June 25. The RPD added three…
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Juneteenth Mass Shooting Suspect Charge with Multiple Counts of Felony Assault by Alameda County DA Pamela Price
Today, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that an individual has been charged with shooting four of the 14…
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SAN LEANDRO: INTERIM POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED TO PERMANENT ROLE
SAN LEANDRO POLICE CHIEF By Bay City News Angela Averiett has been appointed to serve as the next police…
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State Secures Settlement Agreement with City of Vallejo, Police on Reforms and Accountability
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on April 11 that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a settlement…
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Oakland’s New Police Chief Floyd Mitchell Gets to Work
After spending days attending line-ups to meet Oakland Police Department officers, Oakland’s new police chief made a soft start to…
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Radical Proposal to Limit the Power of Oakland’s Police Commission
Since February 2023, several stakeholders, including the Coalition for Police Accountability, began to work on amending the Enabling Ordinance of…
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Justice for Henry Texada
Henry Texada was known as a leader, a role model, godfather, and a friend to all. He enjoyed mentoring younger…
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Opponents of San Francisco’s Prop E Hold Rally in Front of City Hall
Activists and community members held a rally Wednesday morning in front of City Hall in San Francisco to protest Prop…
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Chief French to Cohost RCF Connect Fundraiser Gala Benefiting Black Women, and Girls
RCF Connects (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) will host a fundraiser gala on March 1 that will serve to support the…
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Woman Charged with Murder After Striking Pedestrian with Car in San Pablo
A 39-year-old woman is accused of intentionally striking and killing a woman with her car in San Pablo last month.…
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L.A. Mayor Bass Announces L.A. Police Chief Moore’s Retirement
On Jan.12, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference to announce the retirement of LAPD Chief Michel Moore,…
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Recall Efforts One Year Into Term
A group of Oakland residents, dissatisfied with Mayor Sheng Thao’s approach to combating crime and ensuring public safety, have initiated…
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