Opinion: Oakland must strengthen civilian oversight as federal monitoring ends
The Anti Police-Terror Project urges Oakland to strengthen independent civilian police oversight following the end of federal monitoring of OPD.
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Since Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention
A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some Oakland Chinatown residents say their thoughts on public safety have evolved.
‘Therapy groups have taught me to value and love myself’
When Nuria Dardón emigrated, she found the psychological help she needed to overcome her traumas and fears, after years of stigma, abuse and domestic violence in Guatemala.
“Guns to Gardens” Encourages Residents to Surrender Firearms this Saturday
Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland area residents to surrender firearms, no questions asked, in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan's public service included education, healthcare, and housing.
VIDEO: Health of the Hood – What Makes the Mills College Neighborhood Unhealthy?
I have lived in this community for over 20 years, and I have definitely seen many changes over time that do not aid in improving the health of my neighborhood. For example, over the last year, there has been a rash of break-ins and robberies. In one instance, a family was at home when would-be robbers tried to kick their door in.
Since Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention
A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some Oakland Chinatown residents say their thoughts on public safety have evolved.
‘Therapy groups have taught me to value and love myself’
When Nuria Dardón emigrated, she found the psychological help she needed to overcome her traumas and fears, after years of stigma, abuse and domestic violence in Guatemala.
“Guns to Gardens” Encourages Residents to Surrender Firearms this Saturday
Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland area residents to surrender firearms, no questions asked, in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan's public service included education, healthcare, and housing.
VIDEO: Health of the Hood – What Makes the Mills College Neighborhood Unhealthy?
I have lived in this community for over 20 years, and I have definitely seen many changes over time that do not aid in improving the health of my neighborhood. For example, over the last year, there has been a rash of break-ins and robberies. In one instance, a family was at home when would-be robbers tried to kick their door in.