Jaime Omar Yassin [TNH]
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A Border Patrol agent accused of drunkenly fighting with Long Beach police overdosed weeks after his arrest, according to his lawyer. New body-camera footage shows what he told the cops who'd wrestled him into custody: lbpost.com/news/isaiah-hodgson-drunk-border-patrol-arrest-long-beach-overdose/
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A Border Patrol agent accused of drunkenly fighting with Long Beach police overdosed weeks after his arrest, according to his lawyer. New body-camera footage shows what he told the cops who'd wrestled him into custody: lbpost.com/news/isaiah-hodgson-drunk-border-patrol-arrest-long-beach-overdose/
Oaklandside lately spends all its energy in a pitched struggle to prevent anyone from saying its biased, and along the way wastes the public's time by publishing provably false claims as the "other side" of public safety discourse.
Oaklandside needs ethics help in its public safety reporting. Here helping along the Oakland Report/Mandal slander about Commissioner Farmer which are provably false, then neglecting to mention Mandal/OR pushed the also provably false claims about OPD's pursuit policy Hofer rightly criticizes
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Oaklandside lately spends all its energy in a pitched struggle to prevent anyone from saying its biased, and along the way wastes the public's time by publishing provably false claims as the "other side" of public safety discourse.
Oaklandside needs ethics help in its public safety reporting. Here helping along the Oakland Report/Mandal slander about Commissioner Farmer which are provably false, then neglecting to mention Mandal/OR pushed the also provably false claims about OPD's pursuit policy Hofer rightly criticizes
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Oaklandside needs ethics help in its public safety reporting. Here helping along the Oakland Report/Mandal slander about Commissioner Farmer which are provably false, then neglecting to mention Mandal/OR pushed the also provably false claims about OPD's pursuit policy Hofer rightly criticizes
Rather than admit Flock represents an untested tech w/unintended consequences, OPD and enabling Council members are rushing to trap public in a contract that will increase in scope over time. But unlike other jurisdictions, our local media is helping them.
Judge orders police to release surveillance camera data, raising privacy questions
The judge's ruling in a Skagit County case could affect dozens of Washington police departments using Flock technology.
www.king5.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Rather than admit Flock represents an untested tech w/unintended consequences, OPD and enabling Council members are rushing to trap public in a contract that will increase in scope over time. But unlike other jurisdictions, our local media is helping them.
Good Fortune is disappointing, but recouped some of its potential with this conclusion, which is manifestly true. No one believes it more than standard capitalists, who wait for the govt to act to avoid rioting after they've taken the public for a ride. MAGA forgets at its peril.
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Good Fortune is disappointing, but recouped some of its potential with this conclusion, which is manifestly true. No one believes it more than standard capitalists, who wait for the govt to act to avoid rioting after they've taken the public for a ride. MAGA forgets at its peril.
Pro Socialism reporting at SF Business Times while regular folks wonder if they can afford groceries and thousands are laid off from a rapidly shrinking tech sector
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Pro Socialism reporting at SF Business Times while regular folks wonder if they can afford groceries and thousands are laid off from a rapidly shrinking tech sector
The sheer amount of organized labor backing for the Arms Embargo is impressive, airport workers, dock workers, service workers, nurses, professors. Media is going to have to start paying attention to this soon--and the Port will have to respond.
The Alameda Labor Council has endorsed the Oakland People's Arms Embargo at the Oakland airport!!!!
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The sheer amount of organized labor backing for the Arms Embargo is impressive, airport workers, dock workers, service workers, nurses, professors. Media is going to have to start paying attention to this soon--and the Port will have to respond.
The Alameda Labor Council has endorsed the Oakland People's Arms Embargo at the Oakland airport!!!!
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Alameda Labor Council has endorsed the Oakland People's Arms Embargo at the Oakland airport!!!!
Montclair is once again organizing against Black and Brown Police Commissioners, angry that two Commissioners they've relentlessly impugned and slandered have the constitutional, and Oakland Charter, right to speak publicly on their own views. Let's see what the Council does.
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Montclair is once again organizing against Black and Brown Police Commissioners, angry that two Commissioners they've relentlessly impugned and slandered have the constitutional, and Oakland Charter, right to speak publicly on their own views. Let's see what the Council does.
OO PRA'd redlined copy of EAP from Interagency Commission on Homelessness. The ICH critique ended up being the biggest obstacle for EAP, the fact that the state agency that evaluates the city's grant applications pointed to numerous conceptual problems. oaklandca.nextrequest.com/documents/52...
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
OO PRA'd redlined copy of EAP from Interagency Commission on Homelessness. The ICH critique ended up being the biggest obstacle for EAP, the fact that the state agency that evaluates the city's grant applications pointed to numerous conceptual problems. oaklandca.nextrequest.com/documents/52...
But people should be very aware of what the State's ICH does agree with in the EAP changes. Vehicles would no longer be considered encampments, and they would be evaluated strictly on legal parking, operability and current registration. A move that's likely to increase homelessness, not decrease it
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
But people should be very aware of what the State's ICH does agree with in the EAP changes. Vehicles would no longer be considered encampments, and they would be evaluated strictly on legal parking, operability and current registration. A move that's likely to increase homelessness, not decrease it
Redlined copy of CA ICH on "EAP" undermines the rationale of "abatement" view. Houston has promoted the EAP as a zero tolerance for Oakland encampments. But that's the opposite of state's POV on hi/lo sensitivity areas; the ICH says there MUST be a public place homeless can stay
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Redlined copy of CA ICH on "EAP" undermines the rationale of "abatement" view. Houston has promoted the EAP as a zero tolerance for Oakland encampments. But that's the opposite of state's POV on hi/lo sensitivity areas; the ICH says there MUST be a public place homeless can stay
Local journalism, in this economy? This week the Oakland Observer's reporting on proposed Flock expansion and the EAP netted numerous new subscribers.
I am incredibly grateful for everyone's support and could not do this work without you
I am incredibly grateful for everyone's support and could not do this work without you
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Local journalism, in this economy? This week the Oakland Observer's reporting on proposed Flock expansion and the EAP netted numerous new subscribers.
I am incredibly grateful for everyone's support and could not do this work without you
I am incredibly grateful for everyone's support and could not do this work without you
I had no idea the Ashby Flea Market had continued. Good to see
Zombie Flea Market
Ashby Flea Market, South Berkeley, Sunday
www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I had no idea the Ashby Flea Market had continued. Good to see
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Of note, several local immigration attorneys said DHS lawyers broke the law while implementing this initiative.
My latest for Mission Local...
My latest for Mission Local...
Hundreds of immigration cases in San Francisco have been closed for years, even decades, often b/c they are not an enforcement priority.
Many involve victims of crime & abuse.
This summer, Trump attorneys tried to bring them back.
missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-i...
Many involve victims of crime & abuse.
This summer, Trump attorneys tried to bring them back.
missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-i...
Hundreds of S.F. immigration cases were paused for decades. Trump tried to revive them.
Federal attorneys tried reviving some 2,000 deportation cases in San Francisco, many involving alleged victims of crime and abuse.
missionlocal.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Of note, several local immigration attorneys said DHS lawyers broke the law while implementing this initiative.
My latest for Mission Local...
My latest for Mission Local...
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The fate of SNAP was once again in question on Saturday after the Supreme Court temporarily agreed to allow the Trump administration to withhold full aid under the food stamp program.
Supreme Court Ruling on SNAP Benefits Leaves Families in Limbo
The fate of SNAP was once again in question on Saturday after the Supreme Court temporarily agreed to allow the Trump administration to withhold full aid under the program.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The fate of SNAP was once again in question on Saturday after the Supreme Court temporarily agreed to allow the Trump administration to withhold full aid under the food stamp program.
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CAIR-SFBA Condemns State’s Biased Decision Targeting Palestinian Expression in Oakland Schools
CAIR-SFBA Condemns State’s Biased Decision Targeting Palestinian Expression in Oakland Schools
November 6, 2025 - The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the California Department of Education’s (CDE) finding that the Oakland Unified School District discriminated against Jewish students for recognizing Palestinian history and Arab heritage.
www.indybay.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
CAIR-SFBA Condemns State’s Biased Decision Targeting Palestinian Expression in Oakland Schools
Oakland Observer is only publication that pays attention to processes as they are happening & in detail. Info you will need to evaluate media representations vs real performance. Great ex: A big rules change snuck into a 9am meeting & waged w/pettiness
Live Reporting: City Council Vote Ties Over Changes That Would Have Curtailed Evening Meetings
Live reporting yesterday's Council meeting often felt more like announcing an unhinged sports event than the typical council meeting. After Ramachandran stalled CM Fife's amendments to the Jenkins/Ramachandran Rules of Procedure update with an unheard of three substitute motions—the Council finally took a vote and Fife's motion failed.
oakland-observer.ghost.io
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Oakland Observer is only publication that pays attention to processes as they are happening & in detail. Info you will need to evaluate media representations vs real performance. Great ex: A big rules change snuck into a 9am meeting & waged w/pettiness
Because of the Veteran's Day holiday next Tuesday, there's no Committee meetings scheduled, nor council meetings--altho as we've seen that could again change with very little notice. Next Committee mtgs scheduled for November 18
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Because of the Veteran's Day holiday next Tuesday, there's no Committee meetings scheduled, nor council meetings--altho as we've seen that could again change with very little notice. Next Committee mtgs scheduled for November 18
Oakland City Council will discuss the Insight and OBOT suits tomorrow in closed session
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Oakland City Council will discuss the Insight and OBOT suits tomorrow in closed session
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"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
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Year to date homicides down ~ 50% ~ from 2023
Homicide rate will still be quite high by state and national standards, but huge huge improvement.
Homicide rate will still be quite high by state and national standards, but huge huge improvement.
Third consecutive OPD report listing zero homicides. Oakland is on track to have of its lowest homicide totals in a decades, with one of the lowest numbers of police in decades also. The how/why should be the number one focus of Public Safety Committee discussions and isn't.
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Year to date homicides down ~ 50% ~ from 2023
Homicide rate will still be quite high by state and national standards, but huge huge improvement.
Homicide rate will still be quite high by state and national standards, but huge huge improvement.
Third consecutive OPD report listing zero homicides. Oakland is on track to have of its lowest homicide totals in a decades, with one of the lowest numbers of police in decades also. The how/why should be the number one focus of Public Safety Committee discussions and isn't.
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Third consecutive OPD report listing zero homicides. Oakland is on track to have of its lowest homicide totals in a decades, with one of the lowest numbers of police in decades also. The how/why should be the number one focus of Public Safety Committee discussions and isn't.
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“He doesn’t have a mandate” are you fucking kidding? Dick Cheney died the day Zohran is elected he has the mandate of HEAVEN
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
“He doesn’t have a mandate” are you fucking kidding? Dick Cheney died the day Zohran is elected he has the mandate of HEAVEN
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.