Radar

2025 Oakland Mayoral Debate

Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor squared off in a substantive debate—laying out their distinct approaches to restore Oakland's growth and stability

Mar 13 •

Oakland mandates all city employees to return to in-person work

Managers are instructed to return by February 18 and all other employees by April 7

Feb 2 •

Oakland’s police chief proposes to restore police pursuit powers, and the police commission pushes back

Commission avoids comment on the proposed changes, instead recommending additional police reporting, operational requirements, and oversight

Jan 27 •

Oakland Police Commission punts on the pursuit policy—Chief Mitchell takes charge

At the latest Police Commission meeting, Chief Mitchell states he will revise the pursuit policy. He notes that officers "fear doing their job" due to…

Jan 13 •

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