Posts Tagged ‘Measure Y’
Community photos: Oakland celebrates Earth Day
The “official” Earth Day 2010 is Thursday, April 22, but Oaklanders have been at it for days now. Browse through their pictures to see what folks have been up to. And remember, it’s not to late to add your own!
Read MoreQuan outlines vision for Oakland, sharpens critique of Perata
In an event designed to showcase a wide cross-section of Oakland leaders backing her candidacy, Jean Quan said she wants to be a mayor who spearheads change through “block by block” community organizing.
Read MoreOakland seeks help from churches in youth crime prevention
Mayor Ron Dellums held a peace conference on Tuesday to discuss how faith-based communities can help prevent crime among youth and called for more collaboration among religious communities.
Read MoreOPD Chief Batts ready to try curfew and new technology, but is Oakland?
Oakland’s new police chief Anthony Batts told a community meeting that he wants to try curfews and other methods from his tenure in Long Beach, but doesn’t know if Oakland’s progressive political community will accept them.
Read MoreOakland’s community policing program fears possible cuts
With Oakland facing a projected $25 million deficit for 2010, the city’s Community Police Advisory Board voiced concern Wednesday that the 13 civilian staff members in the police department’s community policing program might be dismissed.
Read MoreCouncil president Brunner asks community to support police funding through ballot measure
Amid escalating burglaries and gun violence in North Oakland, City Council President and North Oakland representative Jane Brunner announced last night that a ballot measure is necessary to avoid laying off more than 100 city police.
Read MoreGraduating recruits finally give OPD full staffing
With this week’s police academy graduation, the Oakland Police Department finally reaches its officer staffing goals–and exceeds them. Click here for the story.
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