Libby Schaaf

Oakland worries privacy advocates with request for license plate readers, police surveillance tech

Privacy advocates are raising flags over license plate readers and vehicle recognition cameras that may be coming to Oakland.

2 years ago

Reimagine police into public safety, adopt community-based priorities, says Anti Police-Terror Project

The Anti Police-Terror Project says OPD is focused not on violent crime but is wasting time on non-criminal and non-violent…

2 years ago

Thousands of unconnected Oakland households to receive free Wi-Fi under pilot project

Oakland is the first city to be selected for a pilot project that will provide internet service for tens of…

2 years ago

Pride Month kicks off with Twin Peaks Pink Triangle lighting ceremony

The acre-sized pink triangle on San Francisco's Twin Peaks will be illuminated Tuesday night to launch Pride Month after a…

3 years ago

A’s stay ‘committed’ to Oakland stadium despite MLB direction to look elsewhere

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it has instructed the Oakland Athletics to begin exploring other markets outside of Oakland…

3 years ago

SF launches guaranteed monthly income program for struggling artists

San Francisco launched a six-month guaranteed income pilot program Thursday that will give monthly $1,000 payments to approximately 130 local…

3 years ago

Assemblyman makes another run at speed enforcement camera bill

Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco) will try his luck again at legislating the use of automated speed enforcement cameras in…

3 years ago

City to hire police liaisons to serve non-English speaking communities in Chinatown, Fruitvale

Oakland's new police chief announced with the mayor the city's plans to create two new positions to build connections with…

3 years ago

City partners with nonprofits to open free East Oakland testing facility

The city of Oakland on Wednesday opened a new free Covid-19 coronavirus testing site in East Oakland in a partnership…

4 years ago

Oakland Slow Streets program kicks off Saturday

Oakland officials Saturday rolled out a pilot program to give residents in some neighborhoods more room for social distancing when…

4 years ago

SFBay Covid-19 morning update: Santa Clara deaths, federal courthouses close

Federal trial courts in the Northern District of California were ordered closed.

4 years ago

Officials announce Transbay Transit Center, rooftop park reopens July 1

The San Francisco Transbay Transit Center and its 5.4-acre rooftop public park at the Salesforce building will reopen on July…

5 years ago

Oakland High School teachers plan work stoppage

Oakland High School teachers are planning a work stoppage Monday with a march to City Hall to call attention to…

5 years ago

Libby Schaaf cruises to second term as Oakland mayor

With nearly half of precincts reporting as of early Wednesday morning, Libby Schaaf had 61.5 percent of the vote.

5 years ago

Mayors call for help with Salesforce Transit Center fix

London Breed and Libby Schaaf are calling for the Bay Area’s regional transit board to assist with the ongoing investigation…

6 years ago

City of Oakland to release first cultural plan in 30 years

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Cultural Affairs Manager Roberto Bedoya will release the city's first cultural plan in 30 years…

6 years ago

Richmond mayor: Drop ‘bicycling while black’ charges against Najari Smith

The mayor of Richmond has written to Alameda County's District Attorney asking her to drop charges against Najari Smith.

6 years ago

Ron Dellums, former congress­man, Oakland mayor, dies at 82

National, state and Bay Area leaders are paying tribute to former Congressman, Oakland Mayor and lobbyist Ron Dellums, who has…

6 years ago

Vigil Monday night for victim of BART stabbing

An 18-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed at the MacArthur BART station on Sunday night was identified by Oakland Mayor…

6 years ago

Bay Area mayors make case for higher bridge tolls

Three Bay Area mayors are making a final push to voters to approve Regional Measure 3 on the June 5…

6 years ago

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