Oakland City Council
Mayor Quan Announces Oakland’s Plan To Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The city of Oakland announced on Tuesday that it wants to help the estimated 3,500 homeowners who currently face foreclosure by buying up properties and selling them back to the homeowners at current rates.
Phil Matier: Will Oakland Install More Red Light Cameras?
Oakland city officials are considering a controversial plan to double the number of red light cameras in the city, but the questions are, are they simply doing it for the revenue and who will get the bulk of the money?
Oakland Police Shooting Protesters Disrupt Council, Report Released
About 75 people demonstrating a May fatal police shooting temporarily disrupted a meeting of the Oakland City Council Tuesday night, which struggled to continue the meeting as protesters chanted loudly until the victim’s father was handed a police report on the shooting.
Oakland City Council Candidate Scrutinized Over Real Estate Deals
Real estate broker Mario Juarez is running for Oakland City Council. While a number of notable officials and organizations have endorsed him, his business practices are under scrutiny.
Protesters Upset Over Police Shooting Disrupt Oakland Council Meeting
Shouted down by rowdy protesters furious over the May police shooting of Alan Blueford, the Oakland City Council adjourned its Tuesday night meeting early with little of its agenda completed.
Oakland Mayor On Teen ‘Loitering Law’ Proposal: ‘Don’t Call It A Curfew’
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said she’s working with the city’s police chief on crafting what she’s calling a “loitering law” that would target getting teenagers off the streets.
Another Proposal For Oakland Youth Curfew Meets Opposition
Oakland’s police chief is proposing a youth curfew in the city to help reduce the risk of teens getting into trouble, but some youth group leaders have said that may not be the solution.
Witnesses Urged To Come Forward To Quell Soaring Oakland Violence
The head of the Oakland City Council is asking for help from the community following the murders of seven people over the past week.
Oakland Mayor Quan Defends ’100 Blocks’ Plan Despite Incorrect Data
Oakland’s Mayor Jean Quan has admitted to some statistical mistakes with her 100 Blocks plan, but is defending it and pushing forward despite criticism.
No Vote On Occupy Oakland Weapons Ban After Meeting Disrupted
Occupy Oakland protesters disrupted a meeting Tuesday where city leaders were considering a law banning the use of homemade weapons by demonstrators.
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