Nikki Fortunato Bas – California Globe

What’s Next For Oakland Following the Successful Recall Of Mayor Sheng Thao

November 11, 2024 5:12 pmNovember 11, 2024 5:12 pm

Oakland has been thrown into chaos in the last few days. Both Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have been recalled, with no clear picture on who will be replacing them, who the candidates even are,...

Oakland City Council Adds New Police Academy, More Officers Due To Rising Crime Rate

September 23, 2021 2:30 amSeptember 22, 2021 9:37 pm

The Oakland City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday that, due to a shortage of officers and a rising crime rate, a fifth police academy is to open in the city to boost the number of police officers by 2022....

Criminal Background Checks on Rental Applicants Now Illegal in Oakland

January 22, 2020 4:37 pmJanuary 23, 2020 5:08 pm

On Tuesday night, the Oakland City Council passed the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, making criminal background checks on potential tenants in private and public housing illegal within the city. The decision by the City Council was immediately praised by housing...