Ethics investigators want to fine an officer of a committee used to raise nearly $2M for Measure AA. Former Mayor Libby Schaaf isn’t named in a proposed settlement, but she appears to be implicated.
Author Archives: Darwin BondGraham
Before joining The Oaklandside as News Editor, Darwin BondGraham was a freelance investigative reporter covering police and prosecutorial misconduct. He has reported on gun violence for The Guardian and was a staff writer for the East Bay Express. He holds a doctorate in sociology from UC Santa Barbara and was the co-recipient of the George Polk Award for local reporting in 2017. He is also the co-author of The Riders Come Out at Night, a book examining the Oakland Police Department's history of corruption and reform.
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Tech billionaire Ron Conway is a ‘top funder’ of Oakland mayor recall campaign
The ‘godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Conway helped raise money for the San Francisco DA recall and backed a controversial measure that gives San Francisco police more power.
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Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to form union
The museum staff say they’re seeking better pay, benefits, and more voice.
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Two candidates are running for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 4
Incumbent Nate Miley says he’ll provide experience at a time of board turnover. Jennifer Esteen says new leadership is sorely needed.
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Governor deploys 120 CHP officers in response to Oakland’s ‘alarming’ crime increase
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Sheng Thao announced today an operation to target vehicle theft, retail theft, and violent crime.
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Recall campaign against District Attorney Pamela Price has spent $2.2M
Financiers and real estate interests with stakes in Oakland properties are the biggest backers of an effort to remove Alameda County’s DA.
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Election 2024: Everything Oakland voters need to know about the March Primary
How to register, where and when to vote, what’s on the ballot, and other important information.
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Ceasefire, Oakland’s gun violence prevention program, is in the spotlight. What is it?
A new audit says Ceasefire’s breakdown led to a spike in shootings over the past four years. Here’s how the program works and how it started.
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BART says it’s saving $394M on new train cars
The 775-car “Fleet of the Future” replaces BART’s original trains that were built between the 1970s and 1990s.
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Hiring a police chief in Oakland has always been messy
The challenges and conflicts swirling around the city’s current search for a chief are hardly new.
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Oakland police make several arrests in connection with officer’s shooting
OPD did not name any suspects or provide other information, citing the ongoing investigation.
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Oakland police officer killed while working undercover
Two undercover officers were shot at and crashed their vehicle early Friday morning while responding to a cannabis business burglary.
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9 candidates will vie for Alameda County’s District 5 supervisor seat
The field of candidates interested in taking over longtime Supervisor Keith Carson’s position includes Oakland’s council president, Emeryville’s former mayor, and a Berkeley councilmember.
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Oakland menorah destroyed, thrown into Lake Merritt
Police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. Jewish leaders say they’ll rebuild the religious display tonight.
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Love it or hate it, Oakland City Council’s resolution on war in Gaza has a long history
From the Vietnam War to Boko Haram, Oakland has made official statements about foreign policy and human rights for decades.
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A new baseball team for Oakland is launching
The Oakland Ballers will play in the Pioneer League, giving East Bay fans a team to root for after the A’s leave.
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The pandemic clobbered cities. How is Oakland’s downtown doing?
We’re partnering with Oakland North and Oakland Lowdown to explore what’s going well and what isn’t for those who live, work, and play in our urban core.
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Protesters at Port of Oakland call for Gaza ceasefire
Activists said a ship docked in Oakland will carry military supplies headed for Israel.
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Who’s paying for the District Attorney Pamela Price recall campaign?
Price’s critics have raised over $500,000. Meanwhile, the DA has raised far less to defend herself—$15,000.
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Damon Covington appointed chief of Oakland Fire Department
Covington has served in OFD for 24 years, most recently as interim chief.
