Archive - Empower Oakland

October 2024

What an Oakland poll reveals a week before the election

Also: CHP continues crackdown, more budget woes, Roots in the playoffs

Oct 27

Why does city council keep punting Oakland’s budget discussion?

Also: Schaaf backs Thao recall, Oakland's prevailing lead crisis, Keller Fire in the Oakland Hills

Oct 20

Should Oakland keep its gunshot detection system?

Also: DA Price's missed deadlines and a $25K shakedown, Mercury News backs Thao's recall, 7 actions to save Oakland $200M/year

Oct 13

Setting the record straight on the Oakland Coliseum deal

Deal or no deal, Oakland will be left fiscally vulnerable

Oct 9

Why was a vote for election transparency blocked in Alameda County?

Also: Coliseum chaos, Price and Thao recall woes, voter guide adds recalls and ballot measures

Oct 6

September 2024

Everything to know about ranked-choice voting

Also: A's farewell, Newsom cracks down on sideshows, Thao on encampments

Sep 29

Is increased CHP support helping in Oakland?

Also: Encampment closure, City sues OUSD, restaurant owners band together

Sep 22

The $450M culprit behind Oakland’s budget crisis

Crime data, sideshows, downtown development

Sep 15

Empower Oakland's voter guide is here!

Also: DA recall drama, 911 system upgrades, Howard Terminal plans

Sep 8

Why is Oakland’s mayor on a public safety blitz?

Also: Coliseum update, dirt bikes and ATVs, business closures

Sep 1

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