November 2024 - Page 2 of 2

An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7

November 4, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She’s running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.

Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked

November 4, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

Oakland residents agree on the need for violence prevention. Measure NN would provide funds for police and fire services. Opponents say the measure does not do enough.
What’s at Stake with Measure NN? Funding, Public Safety, and Accountability in Oakland

Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons

November 4, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.

Oakland Coliseum sale must truly benefit Oakland residents

November 1, 2024 Vanessa Riles

The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) purchased the Oakland Coliseum. East Oakland residents still need a binding Community Benefits Agreement.