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Federal Police Monitor Will Finally Leave OPD After 23 Years. Mayor Lee Completed the Neccessary Oversight
By Post Staff
Special to The Post
On Sunday, May 17 Friends of the Oakland Public Library and the Library Commission hosted the Annual Library Advocates Mixer, bringing together supporters, community partners, Library Advisory Commission members, Friends of the Library groups, youth volunteers and funders. The event hon-
ored the library’s many volunteers and celebrated the collective impact of its advocates in creating welcoming spaces (computer docents, clean-up crews), providing innovative programs (cooking, author talks, arts and crafts, petting zoo,) and ensuring the sustainability of funding for the Oakland Public Library, through book sales and advocacy at City Hall.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appeared in federal court Wednesday with court-appointed monitor Robert Warshaw and U.S. District
Judge William Orrick, as the Oakland Police Department officially achieved full compliance with all 51 court-mandated reforms for the first time in its 23-year history, paving the way for the oversight to
By Oakland Post Staff
Olympic gold medalist and longtime youth mentor Eddie Hart was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (BASHOF) on May 14 during an official ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco.
The honor added another mile-
stone to Hart’s celebrated career that spans elite athletics, community service and youth development.
Hart, who was born in Martinez and raised in Pittsburg, was honored for his accomplishments as one of the fastest sprinters of
By Post Staff
After more than a decade of ‘Qualified’ and ‘Negative’ budget certifications by the Alameda County Office of Education, a ‘Going Concern’ notice, labor unrest, and state fiscal oversight, the Oakland Unified School District projects that it can meet its financial obligations — this year and in the two years that follow.
As determined by state law, Oakland is one of 1,001 school districts across California that must have their budgets evaluated by their county’s Office of Education.
OUSD’s Board of Education was scheduled on Wednesday to vote on a recommended ‘Positive Certification’ of the ‘Third Interim Budget Report’ for the 2025-26 fiscal year, a milestone that marks a genuine turning point after years of fiscal distress, state oversight, and
By Post Staff
Pope Leo is urging the world’s governments to slow down and regulate the development of AI systems more forcefully. He warns that, if misused, AI can be a force that spreads misinformation, encourages conflict and pushes the
community sacrifice, according to a media release from the district.
“This is a moment of real pride for everyone who believes in Oakland Unified,” said Dr. Denise Saddler, interim superintendent. “Our students, our educators, our classified staff, and our families have carried extraordinary weight for a long time. Today’s [budget] projection is for them. It is proof that the sacrifices and the discipline and the hard choices have started to add up to something real. Oakland Unified is not out of the woods — but we are pointed in the right direction.”
OUSD had ‘Qualified’ or ‘Negative’ budget certifications for almost 22 straight years. At the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year, OUSD faced a projected deficit of approximately $100 million, a gap that would have triggered state inter-
world toward endless wars.
He issued his statements in an encyclical, which is one of the highest forms of teaching from a pope to church members.
The Pope said ownership of AI data must not be left solely in private hands. Instead, policymakers
potentially end in September.
“Today marks a milestone for community trust and ensuring constitutional policing in Oakland,” said Lee.
“The independent monitor re-
cently concluded, for the first time in the history of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, that the Oakland Police Department has met every standard set before it,”
Former Mayor Libby Schaff Endorses Oakland Mayor’s Charter Reform Measure
Former Oakland Mayor Libby
Schaaf has endorsed Mayor Barbara Lee’s strong-mayor “Charter Reform Measure,” which was produced over many months by a Charter Working Group that involved 750 residents and Bay Area community organizations.
The proposal is scheduled to be discussed by Oakland City Council this week, which will decide whether to place the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.
“I know this government and community from the inside out. And I can tell you with complete
should protect the rights of workers and keep children safe from the technology.
“What is needed is a more active political involvement that is capable of slowing things down when everything is accelerating,” Leo said in the encyclical,
is broken, and Mayor Barbara Lee’s working group has finally given Oakland a path to
Schaaf wrote in an opinion piece published in the San Francisco Chronicle on March 22.
“Oakland deserves a government aligned with residents’ expectations – where someone is genuinely in charge, accountable and empowered to deliver results,” she wrote.
“For the first time in a generation, we have a clear path to that government.”
He called for “robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, informed users and a political system that does not abdicate its responsibility.”
The warning is contained in one section of the Pope’s first en-
By Post Staff
Mayor Barbara Lee appeared in Federal Court with former mayors Jean Quan, Libby Schaaf and City Administrator Dan Lindheim to
receive good news from Judge Orrick about the end of the Oakland Police Department’s 23-year oversight from the court-appointed monitor.
Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland.
OUSD Supt. Denise Saddler. File photo.
Front (l.-r.) Victoria Barbero, Christina Tostado, Gabrielle Sloane Law, Karen Zukor and Alternier Cook. Back (l.-r.): Jamie Turbak, Mary CainSimon, Chiye Azuma, Gay Plair Cobb, Mary Forte and Caleb Smith. Courtesy photo.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Hart (right) and presenter Olympic gold medalist Bob Beamon stand next to Hart’s plaque. Courtesy photo.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. File photo.
Black Caucus Members Join Other Legislative Dems to Push Critical Funding for Distressed Public Hospitals
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media
Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), along with other Democratic lawmakers, are ramping up efforts to push for a $500 million state budget investment to help stabilize California's 17 public hospital systems.
Federal budget laws, such as H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are dramatically decreasing Medicaid funding. Because more than 14 million Californians rely on Medi-Cal, the Golden State’s version of Medicaid, these cuts represent a massive blow to the state's safety-net hospitals.
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, said she and her colleagues in the Legislature are actively fighting for this direct state funding to offset devastating financial losses brought on by federal cuts and looming budget changes.
“Let me not mince words, my
friends. H.R. 1 cuts that will begin this fall and continue until the new year will not just put a hole in California’s public health safety net, it will burn down the net,” said CLBC member McKinnor. “If public hospitals close, Californians will die.”
McKinnor made the remarks at a news conference alongside
Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley), Robert Garcia (D-Rancho Cucamonga), healthcare executives, nurses, medical doctors, and hospital employees at the State Capitol on May 19.
The coalition urges state leaders to include the $500 million investment in the final 2026-27 state budget to shield the state’s 17 public hospital systems from severe federal and state funding cuts.
California’s public hospital systems face a potential $3 billion in annual losses due to federal health care policy changes under H.R. 1. An additional $800 million
We Need Money Now: Altadena and Pasadena Fire Survivors Rally at State Capitol for More Rebuilding Support
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media
More than 80 survivors of the devastating January 2025 Eaton Fire from Pasadena and Altadena visited the California State Capitol on May 19 to advocate for more recovery support from Sacramento during what they describe as a slow rebuild.
Organized by the Dena Rise Up (DRU) coalition, the survivors are demanding housing relief, fair insurance protections, environmental remediation, long-term recovery funding, and preservation of their communities’ cultural legacy.
“The reason why we are here is that we’re in a position of being at risk of never returning to Altadena,” said Heavenly Hughes, co-
founder and executive director of the mutual aid nonprofit My Tribe Rise. “Today, we’re saying ‘SOS.’ We need help today. We need money now. We need urgent and immediate assistance when it comes to housing funds, (and) when it comes to rebuilding funds.”
The My Tribe movement actively protects local Black and Brown families in Altadena from being priced out or pressured into selling their generational land to luxury developers. DRU is a diverse coalition of local grassroots organizations advocating for an inclusive, survivor-led recovery.
State Sens. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and Ben Allen (DSanta Monica) joined to support
By Pastor J. Edgar Boyd
Long before the United States became a nation, Black people helped build its foundation. Black men and women, some free and many enslaved, cleared land, tilled soil, built roads and bridges, and helped construct the nation’s capital. Yet while Black labor helped build America, Black Americans were denied full participation in the democracy they helped create.
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal,” those words set a promise before the world. For generations, America failed to live up to that promise for Black Americans. Slavery, segregation, discrimination, and violence exposed the gap between the ideals of liberty and the reality faced by Black people in this country.
After the Civil War, the nation moved through emancipation and constitutional reform. The Emancipation Proclamation began the process of freeing millions of enslaved Black Americans and paved the way for the 13th Amendment. The 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship
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and equal protection under the law. In 1870, the 15th Amendment guaranteed Black men the constitutional right to vote. Still, progress was met with fierce resistance. Southern states responded with poll taxes, literacy tests, intimidation, and violence designed to suppress the Black vote. For generations, Black Americans risked jobs, safety, and even their lives simply to exercise their constitutional rights.
The Civil Rights Movement changed American history. Leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, and Fannie Lou Hamer organized, marched, and sacrificed to secure voting protections for Black Americans. Their courage helped win the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which strengthened federal protections against discriminatory voting practices and expanded political participation for Black people across the nation.
Every gain Black Americans have made from school boards and city halls to Congress and the White House rests on that hard-won right to vote.
Today, the right to vote remains one of the most powerful tools Black Americans possess. But voting alone is not enough. We must educate ourselves, study our ballots, and know the records of those seeking public office. Elections shape policy on jobs, housing, criminal justice, education, health care, and the future of Black communities.
Here in California, Black voters face decisions that will shape both
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Assemblymembers Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), left, and Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley). CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Courtesy photo.
On May 19, California State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and community leader Heavenly Hughes spoke at a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento, calling for urgent state assistance, stronger insurance protections, and housing relief for families recovering from the Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
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the state and local neighborhoods.
Under California’s top-two primary system, all candidates for voter-nominated offices appear on the same ballot regardless of party, and only the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
At this moment, I believe Tom Steyer is the candidate for governor who has presented the clearest and most direct commitment to improving the quality of life for Black Californians. I do not make that judgment lightly. Our history teaches us to look beyond speeches and slogans and ask which candidate is prepared to turn promises into policy.
California’s governor’s race carries enormous weight. As the fourth-largest economy in the world, California plays a major role in setting national political and economic direction. Decisions made in Sacramento ripple into our churches, schools, workplaces, and courts. Black voters in California cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.
Steyer has spoken about closing the racial wealth gap, expanding economic opportunity, and investing in communities that have been ignored for far too long. His platform emphasizes equity in housing, investment in education for under-resourced schools, and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved neighborhoods.
He has also underscored the
need for criminal justice reforms that treat Black lives with dignity and fairness. He has pledged to confront homelessness, expand access to mental health services, and work to ensure that California’s prosperity reaches the people who helped build this state but have not shared equally in its blessings.
Our communities know what it means to be courted in election season and forgotten after Election Day. We have the right and the responsibility to demand more: concrete plans, clear priorities, and accountability. In Tom Steyer, I see a candidate who has put forward a vision that speaks directly to the needs and aspirations of Black Californians.
The larger message remains the same: Black voting power matters. Every generation has had to fight to protect it, defend it, and expand it. The sacrifices made by earlier generations must never be forgotten or taken for granted.
Voting is more than a civic duty. It is a continuation of a long struggle for representation, equality, and justice. In this governor’s race, that means showing up in the primary, studying the candidates, and casting ballots that honor the legacy of those who fought so Black voices could be heard.
Black votes have always had the power to change history. This year, that power must be used—and used well.
About the Author
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd is retired clergy in the AME Church with 53 years of pastoral experience.
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the residents at the Capitol Annex Swing Space. Hughes said less than 1% of the significantly damaged homes in the Altadena and Pasadena areas have been successfully rebuilt.
Over the last 15 months, survivors have been struggling with the loss of their properties, prolonged recovery challenges, cleanup efforts, severe housing displacement, toxic soil, structural contamination, and fights with insurance companies that refuse to cover the costs, homeowners claim.
Hughes’ home, which she shared with her 78-year-old mother and grandchildren, was completely leveled by the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025. They lived in the house for more than 50 years.
Through her organization, Hughes has collected and distributed emergency cash grants to help fellow survivors in her community pay mortgages on non-existent homes and avoid foreclosure. Now, she is lobbying state lawmakers in Sacramento for wildfire contamination testing, insurance protections, and immediate housing support.
“Right now, we still have families living in tents, living in cars, and Airbnbs today,” Hughes said.
“We’re asking Gov. Newsom, ‘where is the money?’ Where is the money that has been set aside for fire survivors? Right now, there’s not enough funding to rebuild homes, to rebuild our schools, to rebuild our businesses. We need support today.”
Altadena is one of the most diverse cities in California and has served historically as a haven for middle-class Black families.
Hughes and other survivors say that only 6% of ruined properties have been rebuilt.
Newsom has provided a $2.5 billion state relief package for survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires, which included the Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena.
Nearly 16 months later, Hughes said $1.5 billion remains unspent.
In his May 2026 budget revision, Newsom proposed an additional $100 million disaster recovery fund. The survivors and activists say the funding is a step in the right direction. However, it only bridges the financial gap between insurance payouts and construction costs, lower monthly loan costs, and helps survivors secure private construction financing.
“They need to hear the voices of survivors,” Hughes said. “We know it’s important to put pressure on those who are holding the key to our recovery.”
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decrease stems from changes made in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision.
“I was born in a public hospital and refuse to stand by while they are torn apart,” said Ahrens, a member of the Assembly Budget Committee. “Without strong public hospital systems in California, health care access collapses, and people suffer. We can prevent this crisis through an emergency response. It’s time for the state to extend a financial lifeline to public hospital systems now.”
Dozens of hospitals and vital emergency services have closed in California in recent years, driven by financial distress, federal funding cuts, and changing regulations.
The state’s 17 public health care systems span the northern and southern portions of the state, according to the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH).
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or our country” and urged Californians to choose compassion over division.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) also condemned the attack, noting that the violence occurred during Dhul-Hijjah, one of Islam’s holiest periods, ahead of Eid al-
The public health care systems account for only 6% of hospitals in California but serve more than 3.7 million patients annually and operate in 15 counties where more than 80% of the population lives. Public health systems provide 35% of all hospital care to MediCal beneficiaries and 40% of hospital care to the uninsured, CAPH, and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI). Over 14 million Californians rely on Medi-Cal, with African Americans representing over a million of those beneficiaries. More than 1 million Black and African American Californians are enrolled in MediCal. Statewide, Black or African American residents make up roughly 6% of all Medi-Cal enrollees, and studies indicate that roughly a quarter of all Black Californians rely on Medi-Cal for their health coverage. According to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), there are approximately 7.6 million Latinos enrolled in Medi-Cal, making up roughly 50% to 52% of all MediCal beneficiaries in California.
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Padilla praised law enforcement officers and first responders, while also recognizing Amin Abdullah, a security guard and father of eight who, he said, “gave everything to protect his community.”
The senator said Americans must reject Islamophobia and White supremacy “in all its forms.”
California 2026 Primary Elections: Early Voting Centers Open on May 30
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By Bo Tefu California Black Media
California voters will have expanded access to early, in-person voting beginning May 30 as the state conducts the June 2 primary election.
Election officials said early voting locations across California will open May 30, giving voters additional opportunities to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. The move comes as counties continue rolling out in-person voting options under the state’s election system.
Vote centers in counties participating in the Voter’s Choice Act already began opening May 23, while secure ballot drop-off sites became available statewide on May 5.
All active registered voters in California are receiving vote-by-
mail ballots for the June 2 primary election. County elections officials started mailing ballots on May 4.
Currently, voters can return completed ballots by mail, deliver them to county elections offices, or use official ballot drop-off locations throughout the state.
Although the standard voter registration deadline passed on May 18, eligible Californians can still register and vote through the state’s same-day voter registration process. Residents who missed the deadline may register at county elections offices or any in-person voting location through Election Day.
Election Day is set for June 2, with polling places operating from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Officials said vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked no later than June 2, to be counted.
State election officials are encouraging voters to cast ballots early, verify registration information, and review local voting options before Election Day as turnout efforts continue statewide.
Ted Lange Premieres New Play Exploring Shakespeare Authorship Debate
By Carla Thomas
Playwright, director, and actor
Ted Lange returned to the Bay Area with the premiere of his latest work, “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder,” which opened May 15 in San Francisco in collaboration with the African American Shakespeare Company.
Best known to many as Isaac Washington, the charismatic bartender on the hit television series
“The Love Boat,” Lange brought decades of theatrical experience to a production that blended humor, history, and literary debate.
At its core, the play explores a long-debated question: did William Shakespeare truly write the works attributed to him?
“I wanted to educate while entertaining,” said Lange, whose done Shakespearian plays for over 60 years.
Lange’s fascination with Shakespeare dated back to his youth, when he first performed as Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet.”
Over the years, conversations with fellow actors and scholars introduced him to alternative author-
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 260 OAK STREET, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, FROM THE VUKASIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $255,000; AND ADOPTING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS
An Ordinance authorizing the City Administrator to negotiate and execute a purchase agreement to purchase an easement for public right of way, streets and utility purposes over a portion of the real property located 260 Oak Street, Oakland, California, from The Vukasin Family Limited Partnership in the amount of $255,000; and adopting California Environmental Quality Act findings. Notice of Publication
This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting, Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, and passed to print 7 Ayes; 1 Excused: Gallo Final adoption has been scheduled for the City Council meeting Tuesday evening June 2, 2026, 3:30 P.M., at One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Council Chamber, 3rd floor, Oakland, California, and via Teleconference.
Three full copies are available for use and examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk at One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1st floor, Oakland, California.
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throughout the production, with jokes and nods to Shakespeare’s works woven into the dialogue.
The cast includes Ronnie Rice, Mychael Anthony Brown, Gary Moore and Nic Moore.
“I’ve always wanted Shakespeare to be accessible to everyone, especially Black people,” said Lange.
For Lange, now 78, theater is a forum he’s been able to create freely and be his own man, as opposed to the limiting and cutthroat environment of Hollywood.
He has written 30 plays and says storytelling is his passion.
ship theories suggesting that figures like Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, or Edward de Vere (the Earl of Oxford), may have penned some of Shakespeare’s most famous works.
Those debates lingered throughout Lange’s career, including during his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
“That is where I began to hear the rumors that other people may have written the plays attributed to Shakespeare,” he said.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began weaving those ideas into a script that became “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder.”
Set in London’s White Hart tavern in 1593 during a plague outbreak, the play immerses audiences
in the social and cultural tensions of the time. It incorporated historical elements such as the hidden presence of Marrano Jews, the secrecy surrounding sexuality, and the exclusion of women from the stage.
Lange also used the production to make a broader cultural statement. In a deliberate casting choice, three of the four central figures, Marlowe, Bacon, and Edward De Vere (the Earl of Oxford), were portrayed as Black, while Shakespeare was depicted as White.
Lange said this dynamic paralleled the history of cultural appropriation in American music, where Black artists have often influenced mainstream success without equal recognition.
Humor plays a central role
Lange, who lives in in Southern California with his wife, Mary, says he is enjoying his life and work. Lange, who is from a family of media professionals such as his mother, trailblazing broadcaster Gerri Lange, and his actor-filmmaker brother, Michael, has fond memories growing up in the Bay Area. While both are deceased, Lange reflects on their strength and creativity.
“My mother was strong. And my brother, I’ve never met a man better than him,” he said
“Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” runs through June 7 at Theater 33 in San Francisco. The production’s script is available on Amazon, where readers can appreciate and explore Lange’s theories and creativity.
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Cast and Director of “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder;” Top Row: Ronnie Rice, Mychael Anthony Brown; Bottom Row: Gary Moore, Ted Lange, Nic Moore; Photo by Ely McIntire.
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“This forward progress belongs to the entire city,” Lee continued. “It reflects the work of our officers and command staff, our civilian oversight partners, our legal team, and the many community members who have fought to reform the foundation of policing in Oakland for over two decades.”
“The Oakland Police Department has made great strides and is not the same department that it was two decades ago,” said Lee. “The reforms that have been made were necessary to increase public safety, constitutional policing, police accountability and civilian oversight.”
“This is about keeping a promise this city made to its residents at the very outset of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement,” Lee said. “It is about the promise of a police department whose values are aligned with the values of the people it serves. We have overhauled Internal Affairs. We have transformed use-of-force policies. We have established a culture of transparency that simply did not exist when this journey began.”
Lee said that when she took office one year ago, she committed to continue the cultural transformation of OPD.
“I did so because constitutional policing is a core value of our city. Today, that shift means that constitutional policing is no longer an aspiration – it is the standard,” she said, emphasizing that the progress is not completed but must be ongoing.
“We must stay focused on sustaining our progress – shifting our focus from achieving reforms to sustaining them,” she said. “We know that being in compliance for the first time does not mean the work is done. We are here to prove to this Court – and to every resident of Oakland – that these changes are not a snapshot in time.”
“To ensure this progress, she said, “We have established a
dedicated Constitutional Policing Unit to make accountability a permanent part of our daily operations.”
Opposing the end of federal oversight of OPD, the Oaklandbased Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP) issued a statement Wednesday, saying “Oakland is about to lose the last line of defense against a police department that has never been able to police itself.”
“The Oakland Police Department has spent more than two decades under federal oversight, not because of a few bad apples, but because of the Riders scandal and a documented legacy of corruption, brutality, unconstitutional policing, racial profiling, and abuse targeting Black and Brown communities,” the APTP statement said.
“Even with a federal monitor watching, the scandals never stopped,” the statement said. “The oversight process was expensive, slow, and deeply flawed, but it still provided a level of public scrutiny over a department with a long history of harm.”
However, the path forward is uncertain. “Now that oversight is ending, Oakland is left with accountability systems that are severely underfunded and unable to fully do their jobs,” which include the Oakland Police Commission and the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) investigates complaints of police misconduct filed by the public.
“That means Oakland is moving toward a reality where there is no fully functioning independent body standing between OPD and the communities it polices.”
“Removing federal oversight without fully funding the Police Commission and CPRA does not create accountability, according to APTP. “It creates a blank check. It sends a dangerous message that OPD can once again operate without meaningful public oversight.”
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his era and for decades of work mentoring young people in the East Bay through the Eddie Hart All-In-One Foundation. The induction ceremony recognized athletes and sports figures whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the Bay Area sports landscape.
“World’s Fastest Human” was the title often associated with Hart after he tied the world record in the 100 meters with a time of 9.9 seconds at the 1972 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. At the time, Hart was heavily favored to win Olympic gold in the 100 meters at the 1972 Munich Games. However, in what has been widely described as one of the most heartbreaking mishaps in Olympic history, Hart missed his quarterfinal race because of a coaching scheduling error and was disqualified.
Despite the disappointment, Hart rebounded to anchor the United States 4x100-meter relay team to a gold medal in worldrecord time. The relay victory cemented his place in Olympic history and became a defining example of perseverance and resilience.
In his autobiography, Disqualified, Hart reflected on the experience and the lessons it taught him about adversity and character. According to background information provided by organizers, Hart has often described the moment as a lesson in “how to respond, not react, to life’s defining moments.”
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vention had it not been addressed. Through the combined effort of the school district’s budget office and the Board’s willingness to adopt and sustain a Fiscal Solvency Implementation Plan adopted in December 2025, that gap is now more manageable. The work is not finished, but the trajectory has changed, according to the District.
The ‘Third Interim’ budget also reflects the projected costs of the tentative agreement recently reached between OUSD and the Oakland Education Association (OEA), averting what could have been a significant strike. That means the agreement is now part of the financial picture that the Board will consider when it votes on the Third Interim.
Said Board President Jennifer Brouhard, “Our community has been waiting a long time to hear that their school district is on solid financial footing.”
“We did not get here by accident. We got here because the Board believes in public education and made hard decisions,” she said. “The District’s team executed those
decisions with discipline and precision. Our community held us accountable. The result of this rigorous work is worth celebrating, and it is a responsibility we do not take lightly.”
OUSD’s ability to sustain a positive budget certification through the 2028-29 Fiscal Year will depend entirely on three things: sustained fiscal discipline, full adherence to the Board-adopted budget plan, and continued progress on the remaining deficit as OUSD works toward durable structural balance, according to the media release.
“None of this is automatic,” Saddler said. “Every number in this budget requires continuous districtwide discipline. We have come too far. Our community has sacrificed too much for us to backtrack now. We are accountable for keeping these commitments, and we will.”
To see the documents on the Third Interim, please visit the Legislative Information Center (https:// www.ousd.org/board-of-ed/legislative-information-center) ,where the documents will be posted shortly. The District will provide regular public updates on fiscal progress and adherence to the plan.
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cyclical, issued on May 25, called “Magnifica humanitas,” entitled, “On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.”
The encyclical opens with the words: “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.”
force antagonistic to humanity,” nor is it “inherently evil.” But, he continued, “Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate, and use it.”
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As members of Oakland’s faith and labor community, our shared mission is rooted in the dignity of work and the collective responsibility we hold toward one another.
Our neighborhoods thrive when they are safe, clean, and supported by robust public services. This Tuesday, June 2 – let’s come together and uphold those values by voting Yes on Measure E.
Oakland is making real progress – violent crime fell 22% last year, and homicides dropped to their lowest level since 1967.
Measure E is how we sustain the forward momentum. Measure E is a community-driven initiative designed to invest approximately $34 million annually back into the essential services that form the backbone of Oakland and Alameda County – keeping fire stations open, maintaining 911 response times, funding violence interruption and homeless outreach, and cleaning up illegal dumping in our neighborhoods.
And significantly, for a majority of Oakland homeowners, Measure E actually replaces a higher property assessment that is expiring with a lower one, resulting in lower tax rates.
The impact of Measure E is tangible. Last year, city crews hauled away 15 million pounds of trash from our streets and parks. Measure E gives the city the resources to actually keep up with waste and keep our neighborhoods clean.
standing work.
Nearly 30,000 Oakland firefighters, teachers, nurses, and city workers gathered signatures in just 11 weeks to place this measure on the ballot. Low-income households, including seniors, can apply for full exemptions from the tax.
However, for these investments to reach our community, our voices must be heard at the ballot box. We must be vigilant regarding recent changes at the United States Postal Service (USPS) that affect mail processing speeds. Because ballots may no longer be postmarked the same day, they are dropped off, so waiting until the last minute to vote by mail poses a significant risk.
To ensure your vote is counted, we strongly recommend you vote today! If you have not yet returned your ballot, do not wait. Drop it at an official ballot drop box or vote in person at your polling place today.
Voting is not just a civic duty; it is an act of faith in our future and a labor of love for our neighbors. We must not allow the Trump administration’s changes to silence our community’s needs. Every vote counts, and yours matters. Your vote is your voice!
Hart’s track career began at Pittsburg High School before he starred at Contra Costa College, where he won state titles in the 100- and 200-yard dashes. He later transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, capturing NCAA championships in the 100-yard dash and the 4x110-yard relay in 1970. His relay achievements alongside teammate Isaac Curtis remain part of Cal track and field history.
After retiring from elite open competition, Hart returned to racing in master’s competition. In 1989, at age 40, he won world masters titles in both the 100 and 200 meters and later set masters world records in the 100 meters, 60 meters and 50 meters.
Beyond athletics, Hart has become widely respected for his community work. In 2003, he and his wife, Gwen, co-founded the Eddie Hart All-In-One Foundation, which provides mentorship, youth track clinics, educational programming and support services for underserved children and families in the Pittsburg area. The foundation also coordinates middle school track programs through the Pittsburg Unified School District.
Last year, the City of Pittsburg recognized Hart as a “Hometown Hero” for his contributions to the community. His Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame induction now places him among the region’s most accomplished and influential sports figures.
He said technology is not “a
The Pope appealed for people to build “for the common good” and to “remain human,” follow a courageous mentality of shared responsibility and communion, so that the world “will come to recognize the human heart as the place where God desires to dwell.”
OUSD Custodial and Grounds Employees Give Scholarships
It prioritizes our collective safety by dedicating over $10 million to maintain 911 emergency response times and keep fire stations fully operational. It addresses the crisis of homelessness with $2.75 million for emergency shelter beds and supports the experts and credible messengers working in our streets to interrupt violence before it starts. Our Department of Violence Prevention is being applauded nationally for its out-
Let us stand together to protect our fire stations, support our most vulnerable, and invest in a cleaner, safer Oakland. Please join us in voting Yes on Measure E. For more details on the Measure E Plan, please visit: www. OaklandYesOnE.com.
Pastor Michael W. Wallace Senior Pastor, Community Leader & Former Commissioner of SSOC
Keith D. Brown
Executive Secretary-Treasurer Alameda Labor Council, AFLCIO
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The custodial and grounds teams at Oakland Unified School District recently held their 14th Annual Equity for All Students Scholarship Ceremony at Fremont High School to honor 15 outstanding students. The event awarded about $15,000 in scholarships, ranging from $300 for younger students to $2,000 for graduating seniors.
The scholarship program has been running for 14 of the past 16 years. District custodial staff collect up to $20,000 annually through fundraisers to support the scholarships and encourage students to continue dedicating themselves to their education.
“We believe that it’s important to motivate, and that’s what this is about. Motivating kids to continue their education. Letting them know that if you do well in school, you will be rewarded, not just in school but in life, later on,” said Roland Broach, executive director of OUSD Custodial Services.
During the ceremony, family members and educators celebrated the students. Many recipients said the recognition inspires them to keep striving for success. One student, Jesus C., a fifth-grader from
Piedmont Avenue Elementary, said the scholarship reflects everything he has learned, and motivates him to keep working hard and achieving more in the future.
Another winner was Talia P., a graduating senior at Oakland Tech, who is heading to Michigan State University in the fall where she plans to study agricultural engineering. She received the $2,000 scholarship.
OUSD Supt. Dr. Denise Saddler pledged to give her another $1,000 scholarship per year for her four years of college.
“To get this award means a lot in college and going forward in life. It just shows how much I have accomplished in my schoolwork and my academics. Yeah, it just means a lot,” Talia said
School Board President Jennifer Brouhard and Boardmember Clif Thompson helped hand out scholarships.
“When you think about it, who do the kids know most at their school but custodians? And how many of the kids have conversations with the custodians, and to see them give back like this, it was beautiful. I had a few moments of tears,” said Brouhard.
By Dr. Ralph Peterson Macarthur Gastroenterology
Fatty liver disease is a pressing health crisis affecting more than 25% of Americans, yet 90% remain unaware of their condition due to its asymptomatic nature. This silent killer can progress to cirrhosis and is already the leading cause of liver transplants in women with men expected to follow by 2030. Understand the Threat Today’s silent killer is a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which is characterized by the accumulation of excessive fat in the liver. It’s similar to the damage seen in alcoholrelated liver disease but it occurs in individuals who do not consume alcohol excessively.
The extra fat causes liver inflammation and damage. Situated on the upper right side of the abdomen just below the diaphragm, the liver is the body’s largest internal organ and performs many important functions.
It helps food metabolism by converting carbohydrates into glucose for energy in the body and removes toxins produced during metabolism or introduced to the body from external sources. The liver also
contributes to the innate immune system as well as producing proteins which provide essential nutrients to the body.
Common risk factors for developing fatty liver disease are obesity, family history of fatty liver, high cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides in the blood, diabetes, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, being greater than 50 years of age and of Mexican descent.
Why Should You Care?
Beyond the liver damage, fatty liver creates an increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer, chronic kidney disease and other related health concerns. Take action now with lifestyle changes including a balanced diet and regular exercise to reduce liver fat. Have your doctor test your liver function and control conditions like obesity and diabetes.
If you are interested in being tested for fatty liver, Macarthur Gastroenterology, located at 10520 Macarthur Blvd. in Oakland has a new, unique noninvasive device that can check your liver for fatty liver disease. Call Macarthur Gastroenterology at 510-562-7467.
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Pope Leo XIV delivers urgent message on artificial intelligence. Wikimedia Commons photo.
Keith D. Brown, left, is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Michael Wallace is senior pastor, community leader and former commissioner of the Public Safety and Oversight Committee. Courtesy photos.
Student honorees receive scholarships at May 9 event. Photo courtesy of OUSD.
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