
City sued in death of bystander during police chase
City sued in death of bystander during police chase
The family of Lolomania Soakai is suing the Oakland Police Department, claiming that an unauthorized police chase led to the death of the 27-year-old known as “Lolo” last summer.
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January 27, 2023

Finding ‘significant cultural problems’ in Oakland Police Department, federal judge tells parties to find solution
Finding ‘significant cultural problems’ in Oakland Police Department, federal judge tells parties to find solution
A federal judge charged with making sure Oakland implements police reforms it promised 20 years ago said during a hearing Tuesday that he was “profoundly disappointed” by a report show…
January 25, 2023

Oakland puts Chief Armstrong on leave after report cites leadership failure in continued police misconduct
Oakland puts Chief Armstrong on leave after report cites leadership failure in continued police misconduct
Oakland officials acknowledged Thursday night that Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was put on paid administrative leave in light of an investigation by a law firm the city retained to look into all…
January 20, 2023
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‘Guess what I just found out — I won the election’: counting error puts Hutchinson on top in OUSD race
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters has acknowledged a mistake in the way votes were tallied in November, leading to a change in the District 4 Oakland Unified School District read more…
January 4, 2023

Already backlogged with calls, Oakland braces for next powerful storm
Oakland’s Public Works department is gearing up for a series of powerful storms expected Wednesday, Thursday and into the weekend and next week, even as workers are still clearing downed read more…
January 4, 2023

Ahimsa Collective offers warm, welcoming homes to people reentering world after prison
When Richard Cruz was released from prison after 30 years, he thought he was free. But when he arrived at an assigned reentry home in Hayward, his family was not read more…
December 23, 2022

My Oakland Agenda: Oaklanders share their visions for the town
In between bites from a chicken and veggie sandwich, Oakland resident Connor Hunter, 9, read aloud from a poster he had just signed at Lincoln Summer Nights, a community event read more…
December 22, 2022

Kaplan rep says councilmember is ‘truly sorry’ for ethics breach that prompted $19,000 penalty
Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission fined Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan $19,000 Wednesday, for violating the Government Ethics Act by failing to fully report her real estate holdings. Kaplan, an at-large member of read more…
December 15, 2022

Leveling the local election field — Oakland will give residents vouchers to support candidates of their choice
In last month’s election, an overwhelming majority of Oakland voters said “yes” to Measure W, a public financing program to curb big money influence in local elections and foster political read more…
December 13, 2022


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