Crime & Safety Oakland council rejects ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ police defunding proposal By Keith Burbank | Local News Matters | July 24, 2020 The Oakland City Council rejected a proposal to take $2.75 million in funding from the police department, which has already seen its budget cut by $14.3 million this year.
Bay Area Public support not enough to get Oakland City Council to cut more from police budget By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 22, 2020 The council was evenly split on the vote over a proposal that would have reduced the police budget by another $2.75 million.
Bay Area Oakland mayor’s home vandalized as mayor opposes cuts to police budget By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 22, 2020 Vandals shot objects at the home, set off fireworks and sprayed graffiti on the home around 2 a.m.
Bay Area Federal help not needed to deal with civil unrest in Oakland, mayor says By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 21, 2020 Schaaf says the city doesn't need law enforcement, but instead needs testing and personal protective equipment.
Around Town The magic of Children’s Fairyland goes on By Eliana Bloomfield, Exedra Intern | July 17, 2020 Hoping to reopen in August, the 70-year-old Oakland institution and play-based learning space/park adjusts to a coronavirus world.
Uncategorized Oakland Zoo to reopen July 29 By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 16, 2020 Outdoor dining can also resume in Alameda County following the state's approval of a variance allowing more activities in the county.
Bay Area Oakland Zoo might reopen soon after county supes vote to support COVID-19 variance By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | July 14, 2020 An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to reopen in a couple of weeks if not sooner.
Bay Area Oakland enacts weekend traffic, parking measures to address Lake Merritt crowding By Karen Boyd | Bay City News | July 13, 2020 Officials urge residents to find outdoor alternatives to Lake Merritt.
COVID-19 County health officials shut down outdoor restaurant dining By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 11, 2020 Stricter state guidelines, aimed at scaling back the surge of coronavirus cases, mean restaurants must return to pickup/delivery options only.
Featured in Category SF Zoo to reopen Monday By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | July 11, 2020 As SF is slowing the reopening of some businesses, the zoo will open -- but at 50% capacity -- online reservations and face masks required.