Mayor Libby Schaaf Archives

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Oakland can ‘Defund the Police’ and ‘Refund the Community’

March 29, 2021 Cat Brooks

Process to reimagine police can lead to improvement in quality of life for Oakland.

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New Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Order

April 30, 2020 Momo Chang

One of the major shelter-in-place changes is expanding essential businesses to include more types of businesses, as well as opening of some outdoor businesses.

OUSD School Board Update, Oakland Councilman Calls for East Oakland COVID-19 Test Site

April 23, 2020 Momo Chang

Oakland school board gives 40-year lease to charter school and extends school police contract.

Oakland residents skeptical of ‘Slow Streets’ project

April 22, 2020 Ayodele Nzinga

The Oakland Slow Streets project is supposed to provide space for residents to practice social distancing, but some worry it is a tool for displacement.

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Mayor Libby Schaaf to hold virtual town hall every Thursday; Community Foods Market Delivers Groceries to Seniors on EBT

April 16, 2020 Momo Chang

As of today, 220 people in Oakland have tested positive for COVID-19. Check Alameda County’s COVID-19 dashboard here for up-to-date information. Follow all of Oakland Voices coverage on coronavirus in Oakland on our COVID-19 updates