Posts Tagged ‘Mayor Libby Schaaf’
Schaaf talks Oakland “moon shot” at State of the City address
Schaaf opened her State of the City speech with a clip of President John F. Kennedy’s famous “moon shot” speech at Rice University in 1962, during which he promised Americans that the United States would put a man on the moon.
Read MoreMeasure KK aims to solve Oakland’s pothole problems
In November, voters will decide on Measure KK, which asks if the city should approve a general bond that would invest up to $600 million for street and sidewalk repairs and to fix aging public buildings and parks.
Read MorePolice officers’ attorney claims Guap instigated contact with police officers
On Tuesday, attorney Michael Rains claimed at a press conference that the woman known as “Celeste Guap” instigated contact with Bay Area officers. She’s the teen at the center of a scandal that has Oakland police officers facing criminal charges and professional discipline.
Read MoreOne officer in Guap investigation pleads not guilty as lawyers file additional claims
Moments after an officer pleaded not guilty to having sex with their client, attorneys for the woman identified as “Celeste Guap” in press reports announced they are seeking damages from four cities and two counties in which they allege police officers sexually exploited the former teenage sex worker.
Read MoreOakland Promise aims to triple college graduation rates
The City of Oakland and OUSD are pairing up to help Oakland students pay for college.
Read MoreGrant for Oakland Unified School District to be invested in science, math education
It is back to school time and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is welcoming their students with a new investment in science and math education, backed by a $2.5 million donation from Salesforce, a cloud computing company headquartered in San Francisco.
Read MoreOakland community discusses what they want in new police chief
The City of Oakland is looking to hire a new police chief. During the first of 10 community meetings, Oakland youth said they want someone who is accountable, trustworthy and approachable. The next meeting is tonight at 6pm.
Read MoreOakland residents respond to Mayor Schaaf’s State of the City address
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her first State of the City address on October 28th, outlining the four key issues she aims to address: improving community safety, providing equitable jobs and housing, creating a sustainable infrastructure, and ensuring responsive, trustworthy government.
Read MoreMayor Libby Schaaf delivers her first State of the City address
The mayor covered inequity, policing and housing in the address.
Read MoreCity of Oakland supports President Obama’s immigration reform plans
Mayor Libby Schaaf and City Attorney Barbara Parker announced last Monday that Oakland has joined the Cities United for Immigration Action (CUIA), a national coalition that supports President Barack Obama’s appeal of a federal district court order that halted his recent immigration reform plans. “We continue to stand with President Obama and millions of Americans…
Read MoreRunners from around the world join the fun at the sixth annual Oakland running festival
Bumping music, energetic people and booths selling food were all apart of the festivities at the sixth annual Oakland Running Festival on Sunday. The day included a marathon, half-marathon, a 4-person relay, a 5k and a kids’ fun run. Starting at 7 am, people from all over the Bay Area biked, walked and drove to…
Read MoreBay Area Rising rallies against gender violence
Frank Ogawa Plaza was filled with over 100 people wearing pink clothing or pink ribbons on Friday in support of ending violence against women. The rally was led by Bay Area Rising, an all-volunteer team dedicated to feminist principles and ending violence against women all over the world. A branch of the 1 Billion Rising…
Read MoreInternational antique book fair finds a new home in Oakland
The lines started early. One man asks if this is the queue for ticket holders, hoping that he is in the wrong one. To his disappointment, it’s the right line, so he waits, his anticipation growing to get a glimpse of the trophies inside. This is the 48th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. For three…
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