Deanna Santana
Oakland Officials Blame Woman’s Murder For Setting Off Violent Crime War
Authorities in Oakland held a news conference Monday to discuss the alarming wave of shootings in the city over the weekend that killed four and wounded 11 more.
Quan: Oakland In Strongest Financial Position In A Decade
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said Monday that a new report indicates that her city’s fiscal position is the strongest it’s been in a decade.
Phil Matier: Oakland Considers Federal Takeover Of Police Internal Affairs
KCBS, CBS 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier on the change in Oakland officials regarding a possible federal takeover.
Oakland Considering Limiting Access To City Council Meetings
City council members have been routinely shouted down at some recent gatherings, and now Oakland City Administrator Deanna Santana and other officials are calling for a new balance between an open government and an efficient one.
Oakland Police Department Report Lists No Comprehensive Crime Fighting Plan
Oakland City leaders admitted a lack of a plan to fight crime in their city at a news conference, blaming a lack of resources as part of the reason why.
Oakland Issues 2,500 Pink Slips To City Employees
The city of Oakland issued layoff notices Wednesday to 2,500 employees to cope with the state’s decision to eliminate redevelopment agencies statewide.
Phil Matier: Oakland City Administrator Gets Top Pay Amidst Pay Cuts
Oakland’s new city administrator starts her new job this week with a salary that’s $9,000 over top scale. The KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier said this comes as city workers have had their pay slashed.
New Oakland City Administrator Has Her Work Cut Out For Her
There won’t be a honeymoon period for Oakland’s new city administrator, who faces a $58 million deficit that is expected to grow next year.


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