Darwin BondGraham
@darwinbondgraham.bsky.social
Journalist, writer, historian; peripatetic, skeptic; fisherman, amateur pomologist, admirer of wildflowers, mushrooms; worshiper of forests, swamps, deserts, and mountains.
For the record, Oakland Unified's administrators refused to grant Oaklandside's journalists access to the Skyline campus today to cover the student protest.
We're up there anyway to hear from young people about safety issues in Oakland schools and solutions.
oaklandside.org/2025/11/18/s...
We're up there anyway to hear from young people about safety issues in Oakland schools and solutions.
oaklandside.org/2025/11/18/s...
Skyline High students stage walkout protest against 'unsafe conditions'
Hundreds of students walked out of class at 11 a.m. today to protest a lack of safety on campus after a student was injured in a shooting last week.
oaklandside.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
For the record, Oakland Unified's administrators refused to grant Oaklandside's journalists access to the Skyline campus today to cover the student protest.
We're up there anyway to hear from young people about safety issues in Oakland schools and solutions.
oaklandside.org/2025/11/18/s...
We're up there anyway to hear from young people about safety issues in Oakland schools and solutions.
oaklandside.org/2025/11/18/s...
Waiting for tonight's Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission meeting to start. The board is supposed to hear reports about OPD's CrimeTracer Forensic Logic software and illegal dumping surveillance cameras.
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Waiting for tonight's Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission meeting to start. The board is supposed to hear reports about OPD's CrimeTracer Forensic Logic software and illegal dumping surveillance cameras.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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If you read The Oaklandside and appreciate what we do, consider becoming a member and supporting our newsroom with small monthly contribution. It's small donations that power our hyperlocal reporting.
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Support The Oaklandside
Support nonprofit local news in Oakland. The Oaklandside provides free nonprofit local journalism and information for Oakland residents. Become a member today.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you read The Oaklandside and appreciate what we do, consider becoming a member and supporting our newsroom with small monthly contribution. It's small donations that power our hyperlocal reporting.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform working group will present options at upcoming community meetings for a 2026 ballot measure.
Weigh in on changing Oakland’s government at sessions this fall
Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform working group will present options at upcoming community meetings for a 2026 ballot measure.
oaklandside.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform working group will present options at upcoming community meetings for a 2026 ballot measure.
Reposted by Darwin BondGraham
The Oakland Police Department says it is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate the burglary.
Over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland Museum of California, police say
The Oakland Police Department says it is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate the burglary.
oaklandside.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Oakland Police Department says it is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate the burglary.
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A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
oaklandside.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
Reposted by Darwin BondGraham
Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.
Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.
oaklandside.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.
Reposted by Darwin BondGraham
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s annual survey examined voters’ attitudes toward public safety, homelessness, and more.
Poll finds Oakland voters support Mayor Barbara Lee, want more cops
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s annual survey examined voters’ attitudes toward public safety, homelessness, and more.
oaklandside.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s annual survey examined voters’ attitudes toward public safety, homelessness, and more.
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Elected officials and food pantries are scrambling to meet the moment. Food is still available for those in need, they say.
Oakland, Berkeley residents bracing for delay in SNAP benefits in November
Elected officials and food pantries are scrambling to meet the moment. Food is still available for those in need, they say.
oaklandside.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Elected officials and food pantries are scrambling to meet the moment. Food is still available for those in need, they say.
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If federal agents (ICE, CBP) commit crimes in the course of immigration or law enforcement operations, can state and local police and prosecutors charge them with a crime?
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
oaklandside.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If federal agents (ICE, CBP) commit crimes in the course of immigration or law enforcement operations, can state and local police and prosecutors charge them with a crime?
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
City of Oakland drops lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over allegations the company violated sick leave laws for its employees at OAK.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/30/o...
oaklandside.org/2025/10/30/o...
Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.
oaklandside.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
City of Oakland drops lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over allegations the company violated sick leave laws for its employees at OAK.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/30/o...
oaklandside.org/2025/10/30/o...
If federal agents (ICE, CBP) commit crimes in the course of immigration or law enforcement operations, can state and local police and prosecutors charge them with a crime?
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
oaklandside.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If federal agents (ICE, CBP) commit crimes in the course of immigration or law enforcement operations, can state and local police and prosecutors charge them with a crime?
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
Here's a deep dive into that question through the lens of one recent incident in Oakland.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/29/f...
Anyone know the exact manufacturer and model of this less-lethal projectile launcher?
October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Anyone know the exact manufacturer and model of this less-lethal projectile launcher?
Breaking: ICE, CBP, Trump admin have called off any "surge" operation in the East Bay — for now.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez say the feds have backed off.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/24/i...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez say the feds have backed off.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/24/i...
Oakland mayor, sheriff say ICE, CBP operations canceled for East Bay
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office confirmed that federal officials have paused operations in the East Bay.
oaklandside.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Breaking: ICE, CBP, Trump admin have called off any "surge" operation in the East Bay — for now.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez say the feds have backed off.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/24/i...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez say the feds have backed off.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/24/i...
The Bay Area appears to be getting the full Trump treatment.
He blasted the region and its cities as dangerous, threatened to send in federal agents and troops. Took steps to do so. Then at the last minute, he says he's pausing because of a great personal phone call with a few rich guys.
He blasted the region and its cities as dangerous, threatened to send in federal agents and troops. Took steps to do so. Then at the last minute, he says he's pausing because of a great personal phone call with a few rich guys.
October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Bay Area appears to be getting the full Trump treatment.
He blasted the region and its cities as dangerous, threatened to send in federal agents and troops. Took steps to do so. Then at the last minute, he says he's pausing because of a great personal phone call with a few rich guys.
He blasted the region and its cities as dangerous, threatened to send in federal agents and troops. Took steps to do so. Then at the last minute, he says he's pausing because of a great personal phone call with a few rich guys.
Trump says "surge" operation of federal agents in San Francisco is paused following phone call with SF Mayor Lurie and some tech titans.
Unclear what this means for Oakland and other Bay Area communities. Little is known about the DHS operation Trump ordered.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/23/t...
Unclear what this means for Oakland and other Bay Area communities. Little is known about the DHS operation Trump ordered.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/23/t...
Trump says federal agents 'will not surge San Francisco'
In a Truth Social post, the president said calls with San Francisco’s mayor and some tech titans convinced him to wait, for now.
oaklandside.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump says "surge" operation of federal agents in San Francisco is paused following phone call with SF Mayor Lurie and some tech titans.
Unclear what this means for Oakland and other Bay Area communities. Little is known about the DHS operation Trump ordered.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/23/t...
Unclear what this means for Oakland and other Bay Area communities. Little is known about the DHS operation Trump ordered.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/23/t...
If you have direct knowledge of DHS operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and want to share what you know with the media, get at me on Signal or in a DM here. My email is [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you have direct knowledge of DHS operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and want to share what you know with the media, get at me on Signal or in a DM here. My email is [email protected]
Press officers for the Coast Guard, CBP, and ICE are all now telling me I must contact Department of Homeland Security headquarters for any information about the unfolding immigration operation in the San Francisco Bay Area, and protests.
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Press officers for the Coast Guard, CBP, and ICE are all now telling me I must contact Department of Homeland Security headquarters for any information about the unfolding immigration operation in the San Francisco Bay Area, and protests.
This morning, protesters gathered at the entrance to Coast Guard Island in Oakland/Alameda, to rally against Customs & Border Protection agents who are part of a reported immigration operation targeting the SF Bay Area, ordered by the Trump admin. Here's what happened....
October 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This morning, protesters gathered at the entrance to Coast Guard Island in Oakland/Alameda, to rally against Customs & Border Protection agents who are part of a reported immigration operation targeting the SF Bay Area, ordered by the Trump admin. Here's what happened....
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Salmon reach headwaters for first time in a century after California dam removal
Chinook salmon on the Klamath River made it all the way to the river’s headwaters in southern Oregon some 300 miles from the Pacific for the first time in over a century.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Organizers estimate more than 10,000 people turned out for Oakland’s No Kings march, similar to the turnout for June’s protest.
“We will not bow to any king,” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the gathering.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/18/o...
“We will not bow to any king,” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the gathering.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/18/o...
Oakland turns out for ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump
Protesters will begin to assemble at Wilma Chan Park at 11:30 a.m. for the march, one of some 2,500 No Kings actions taking place today across the country.
oaklandside.org
October 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Organizers estimate more than 10,000 people turned out for Oakland’s No Kings march, similar to the turnout for June’s protest.
“We will not bow to any king,” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the gathering.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/18/o...
“We will not bow to any king,” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the gathering.
oaklandside.org/2025/10/18/o...