Posts Tagged ‘Pat Kernighan’
Foster youth leader runs for Oakland City Council
The son of Cambodian immigrants, Mao is a former foster child who brings a unique life journey and first-hand perspective to his advocacy on behalf of foster youth and the poor.
Read MoreCrime expert Frank Zimring suggests Oakland adopt New York’s crime reduction techniques
On Sunday, Councilmembers Pat Kernighan (District 2) and Libby Schaaf (District 4) hosted a lecture by crime expert Franklin Zimring about New York City’s crime reduction successes and how Oakland could implement the same strategies to tackle crime.
Read MoreNinth Avenue Terminal remains a point of controversy in development project
The Oakland Heritage Alliance continues its battle to save one of the area’s historic structures.
Read MorePolice chief presents council with Oakland crime stats, strategic plan
Police chief Anthony Batts did his best to positively portray the state of the city’s law enforcement capacity in a presentation of the Oakland Police Department’s strategic plan at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, but it was a difficult task.
Read MoreCouncil balks at rolling back tough parking laws
In a raucous meeting that drew emotional public comments and lasted well past midnight, the Oakland City Council late last night declined to roll back parking meter enforcement hours. Story by Kate McLean/Oakland North
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