Podcasts about Oakland Police Department

This week the full Oakland Council takes up the contentious issue of the city's use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, used by the Oakland Police Department. Last week the council's Public Safety Committee did vote 2-1 to approve a new 2.5 Million three year contract with the company that provides service. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A judge is indicating that he's likely to keep federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department in place. That oversight was required more than 20 years ago following a civil rights lawsuits against four officers accused of assault and planting evidence. 

There's about to be one less place for Animal-style fries in the East Bay. That's because In-N-Out Burger on Oakport Street in Oakland will close on March 24, In-N-Out Burger chief operating officer Denny Warnick let fans know over the weekend. A statement from the company provided to ABC7 indicates the company closed in part due to safety concerns. “We have made the decision to close our In-N-Out location in Oakland, California, due to ongoing issues with crime,” the statement reads in part. “Despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our Customers and Associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies.” It's a challenging time for Oakland small businesses. The Mercury News reports the Oakland Police Department recorded a 23 percent increase in burglaries between 2022 and 2023. This In-N-Out location, the only one in Oakland, lasted 18 years and was a popular go-to after arriving at or departing from Oakland International Airport. But Warnick said customers and workers were under threat of danger too often. “We cannot ask them to visit or work in an unsafe environment,” he said. Workers at the location will receive severance pay or the option to work at another In-N-Out location.

We have been following the scandal and abuse at the now shuttered women's federal prison in Dublin, California. The First Report by the Special Master is out, which mostly corroborates what the women have been saying for years, but also contains some additional troubling information. Joining us to discuss are Lisa Fernandez, a veteran journalist working at KTVU Channel 2 in the Bay Area who has been covering the sexual abuse scandal at the all-women's FCI Dublin prison, in-custody deaths at Santa Rita Jail, and  federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department. We're also joined by Kendra Drysdale, who is formerly incarcerated at FCI Dublin and is now an advocate with Dublin Prison Solidarity Coalition and the California Coalition for Women Prisoners. Kendra was released from FCI Dublin on April 19th, during the week that the prison was closed. Kendra also testified in evidentiary hearings in January which led to the assigning of the Special Master and eventual closure of the prison. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Continued Fallout After Closure of Women's Prison in Dublin w/ Lisa Fernandez & Kendra Drysdale appeared first on KPFA.

It may just be a legal technicality, or it may be a sign that the FBI smells something fishy with the Oakland PD, as the latest federal subpoena in “Sheng Thao raid-gate” asks for a slew of records from the Oakland Police Department.

June 23, 1997. San Francisco, California. After completing her shift at a coffee shop at the Crocker Galleria, 18-year old Kristen Modafferi vanishes without a trace. Even though co-workers report seeing Kristen with a blonde woman at the mall, this woman is never identified, and a police bloodhound tracks Kristen's scent to the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Lands End over six miles away. Weeks later, a man named Jon Onuma phones in a fake tip in which he falsely accuses two women of murdering Kristen, but even though Onuma does a number of suspicious things and multiple women accuse him of abuse, no conclusive evidence can be found to link him to Kristen's disappearance. Was Kristen Modafferi harmed by Jon Onuma? If not, then how did she wind up going missing? On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the perplexing disappearance of a young university student where all the pieces of the puzzle just don't seem to fit together. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3641Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashley.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kristen_Modafferihttps://unsolved.com/gallery/kristen-modafferi/http://charleyproject.org/case/kristen-deborah-modafferihttp://abc7news.com/news/kristen-modafferi-mystery-private-investigators-shed-light-on-cold-case/2134466/https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-cold-case-Oakland-Jayne-DNA-13005068.phphttps://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-Dennis-Mahon-Onuma-missing-Lampo-12988187.phphttp://www.findkristen.com

June 23, 1997. San Francisco, California. After completing her shift at a coffee shop at the Crocker Galleria, 18-year old Kristen Modafferi vanishes without a trace. Even though co-workers report seeing Kristen with a blonde woman at the mall, this woman is never identified, and a police bloodhound tracks Kristen's scent to the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Lands End over six miles away. Weeks later, a man named Jon Onuma phones in a fake tip in which he falsely accuses two women of murdering Kristen, but even though Onuma does a number of suspicious things and multiple women accuse him of abuse, no conclusive evidence can be found to link him to Kristen's disappearance. Was Kristen Modafferi harmed by Jon Onuma? If not, then how did she wind up going missing? On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore the perplexing disappearance of a young university student where all the pieces of the puzzle just don't seem to fit together. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3641Patreon.com/thetrailwentcoldPatreon.com/julesandashley.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kristen_Modafferihttps://unsolved.com/gallery/kristen-modafferi/http://charleyproject.org/case/kristen-deborah-modafferihttp://abc7news.com/news/kristen-modafferi-mystery-private-investigators-shed-light-on-cold-case/2134466/https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-cold-case-Oakland-Jayne-DNA-13005068.phphttps://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-Dennis-Mahon-Onuma-missing-Lampo-12988187.phphttp://www.findkristen.com

Send us a Text Message.lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Thuy NguyenEXPERIENCE Garcia, Hernández, Sawhney LLP Partner | September 2022 – present • Organizational development / human resources • Public speaking / social media / press • Strategic planning & implementation • System thinking Responsibilities: Commission Counsel for the Oakland Police Commission, a civilian oversight body to monitor the Oakland Police Department on constitutional policing; legal adviser for community colleges in California; member of the firm's Education Law and Equity Leadership practice groups. https://ghslaw.com/attorneys/tnguyen/ Foothill-De Anza Community College District President, Foothill College | July 2016 – June 2022 Responsibilities: 12,000 students each year and 750 employees (approximately), with 122-acre main campus and Sunnyvale Education Center and over $50 million annual operation budget. Was on administrative leave November 2021-June 2022.   EDUCATION Yale University | Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy - Psychology emphasis University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law | Juris Doctorate * Public Interest Law and Policy Program (Inaugural Class) * Paul & Daisy Soros for New Americans Fellowship SERVICE § Board Member, American Council on Education | elected 2020 – June 2022§ Founding Board Chair, Board Member California LAW Pathways | 2015 – present § Founding Board Member, California MEDICINE | 2016 – present KEYNOTE SPEAKER §  Santa Clara County's Annual Women's Leadership Policy Summit | 2019 §  Commencement, Lake Tahoe Community College District | 2015 §  “From Refugee Camp to College Campus: Her Life. Her Story.” Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education's Annual Conference | 2013  Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.      Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Join us for a conversation about reducing violence in Oakland and how we can all work together to keep each other safe.  Pastor Billy Dixon leads At Thy Word Ministries and is co-chair of the Board of Directors of Faith in Action East Bay. He is an Oakland native and the son of a pastor. Dixon joined the U.S. Navy before becoming a correctional officer for 28 years. Later he attended seminary at Southwest Bible College, and in 2010 he took over the church his father had founded, At Thy Word Ministries. Dr. Holly Joshi is the City of Oakland's chief of violence prevention. She has vast leadership experience and a track record of successfully implementing evidence-based, violence prevention and intervention strategies. Prior to taking on leadership of the Department of Violence Prevention (DVP), Dr. Joshi served as senior director at GLIDE, a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. At GLIDE she led the Center for Social Justice, a department focused on improving housing access, community health and safety, and gender and racial equity. Taking on the leadership of the DVP is a homecoming for Dr. Joshi who worked for the city from 2001–2015, holding diverse investigative and leadership roles within the Oakland Police Department, including child exploitation unit supervisor, Internal Affairs Division investigator, crime reduction team investigator, public information officer, and chief of staff. In this work she was widely recognized for her expertise in gender-based violence, commitment to progressive policing, and collaborative relationships across the city. Captain Frederick Shavies is the acting captain of Ceasefire. He is an 18-year veteran with the Oakland Police Department and a graduate of the 283rd FBI National Academy. Captain Shavies is an Oakland native who is passionate about reducing violence in his community. See more  Michelle Meow Show programs at The Commonwealth Club of California. Produced in partnership with Fluid 510. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we learn about the new chief of the Oakland Police Department with a conversation with criminal justice reporter Ali Winston. Then, we hear about the transformation of libraries away from just books. And, how borrowing tools helps build community.

Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao, professor at Stanford University, is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, with co-author Bob Sutton, The Friction Project. His books have been covered in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Inc. Magazine, Amazon, Forbes, and Washington Post among others. Huggy has also consulted with organizations such as British Petroleum, CEMEX, General Electric, IBM, Mass Mutual, American Cancer Society, the FBI and CIA. In this episode we discuss the following: Whether leaders are wasting others' time or underestimating coordination problems, they are creating bad friction that leads people to say things like, “After pouring myself into my BS work each day, I only have scraps of myself for my family.” Not all friction is bad. Creating friction for the Oakland Police Department led to less African Americans and Latinos being unjustly stopped. A leader has two primary jobs: remove obstacles that infuriate. And insert obstacles that educate. Follow Huggy X: https://twitter.com/huggyrao LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayagreevarao/ Website: https://huggyrao.com/ The Friction Project Book: https://amzn.to/48BVX3I Follow Me: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Website: https://natemeikle.com

In a recent update, In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast food chain, disclosed its decision to shutter its only outlet in Oakland, California, citing increasing criminal activities posing a risk to its employees and patrons. The alarming crime rates in the local neighborhood are said to be the driving force behind this strategic decision. As reported by The Mercury News, data from the Oakland Police Department reveals an unsettling 38% uptick in robberies and a 23% rise in burglaries from 2022 to 2023. The troubled eatery resides just a short distance from Oakland International Airport, meaning the proximity to a key transport hub has not deterred criminal activities. Denny Warnick, the Chief Operating Officer, made the concerning announcement, saying that despite numerous attempts to improve the safety situation, the location continues to face crime-related problems such as vehicle break-ins, property damage, theft, and even armed robberies. In fact, the circumstances had severely deteriorated to the point where security guards, in a comment to a local publication, disclosed they filed more theft reports originating at this In-N-Out Burger location than any other property they oversee. These security officers indicated that they witnessed approximately five burglaries at the venue on a 'regular' basis. The establishment will cease operations officially from Sunday, March 24, 2024. It represents a significant blow to the local community that has supported the location for over 18 years. Warnick expressed gratitude towards the supportive community, acknowledging the negative consequences this closure would have on the store's associates and their families. Stressing the business' ethical obligations towards its associates and customers, Wranick stated, 'Our top priority must be the safety and well-being of our customers and associates – continuing activities in an unsafe environment is something we cannot ask them to partake in. Although this location was indeed a profitable one for us, revenue cannot and must not take precedence over safety.' While the closure undoubtedly results in job disruption for the restaurant's employees, In-N-Out Burger has made provisions to reassign them to a nearby location of the brand. Alternatively, the associates are offered a severance deal to help them navigate this challenging period. Throughout its presence in Oakland, In-N-Out Burger has been a staunch supporter of the local community, with a track record of philanthropic initiatives dating back to even before the opening of the now-closing location. However, with the imminent closure, the burger chain will cease to carry out business activities in the area. The company affirmed its continued dedication to Oakland, outlining that although direct business operations will halt, In-N-Out Burger Foundation's charitable activities in the locale will persist. Its Slave 2 Nothing Foundation will also continue its mission in the region, ensuring the brand's goodwill and commitment to the community continues unhindered. Despite the somber news of the closure, Warnick gave reassurances that the company remains committed to its patrons and employees. Their well-being will always be a central focus, and this closure is seen as a necessary step to uphold this promise. Oakland's rising crime statistics undoubtedly played a significant part in this strategic business decision. As a responsible entity, In-N-Out Burger took the decision factoring in not just business performance parameters, but also concerns over staff and customers' safety. The fast food chain's withdraw from Oakland speaks volumes about the security concerns businesses confront in the city. This move also underscores the need for more assertive crime prevention measures to ensure businesses can function and thrive in safe environments. The closure, while a step back for In-N-Out Burger, is expected to be a wake-up call for the local administration. The issues of law and order disrupting business operations underscore the criticality of a swift and impactful response from the local law enforcement agencies. Despite the challenges brought on by the closure, In-N-Out Burger has demonstrated well-balanced crisis management. The company's attention to employees through job relocation opportunities and severance packages reflects not only its responsibility as an employer but also its humane approach in difficult times. The situation paints a realistic picture of the challenges businesses face in struggling neighborhoods. The inability to assure adequate safety measures for employees and customers can lead to such difficult decisions like the one In-N-Out Burger had to take. Although set back by the situation in Oakland, In-N-Out Burger still holds on to its commitment to the community. This exemplifies the company's dedication and resilience, carrying its purpose forward through charity work even as its business operations are compelled to withdraw. More Articles on Real News Now Original Post: https://www.realnewsnow.com/popular-fast-food-business-closes-due-to-rising-crime-in-oakland/ Follow Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 00185 Released on November 13, 2023 Description: Svetlana Gubin didn't let a language barrier stop her from breaking into the law enforcement analysis industry, and is now currently teaching other analysts how to effectively present data through the power of, well, Power BI. Svetlana shares how she capitalized on her advanced mathematical skills to secure a position as a crime analyst, and why she preferred her transition to a business analyst for the Oakland Police Department. While Svetlana had worked on a variety of investigations, including homicides, drugs, and gang violence, Svetlana focuses on her ability and fascination with finding patterns and series within a seemingly random dataset of criminal activities. Svetlana and Jason discuss the phenomenon of most agencies focusing heavily on basic descriptive analysis, when there's so much more powerful analytics that an analyst can focus on in order to address crime reduction and public safety policies. Svetlana is currently a business analyst for the Oakland Police Department and teaches Power BI for Law Enforcement through the IACA.  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Michel Voss/Michael Raney (00:07:44) Public Service Announcements: Laura Weaver (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-laura-weaver-weaving-through-the-data/) Dr. Carlena Orosco (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-carlena-orosco-the-policing-strategist/) Related Links: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/police-data https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/bearded-bandit-sentenced-45-months-prison-bank-robbery-spree https://abc7chicago.com/bearded-bandit-sought-for-15-bank-robbery-incedents-arrested-in-brentwood/1260719/ https://www.r-project.org/ https://medium.com/javarevisited/10-free-data-science-online-courses-for-beginners-a5fe78c2cb7b Association(s) Mentioned: California Crime & Intelligence Analysts Association (CCIAA), IACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-gubin-b3866350/  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ttyegx/SvetlanaGubin_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Svetlana 00:05:23 – US Journey in Math Education 00:14:34 – Liking Stats 00:16:44 – The Internship  00:30:39 – Break: Laura Weaver & Dr. Carlena Orosco 00:31:41 – The Stolen & Recovered Equation 00:35:29 – ABS:  Bank Robbery Series 00:43:47 – Becoming an Analyst 00:49:46 – Data Science 01:06:29 – Personal Interest: All of the Half Marathons 01:010:42 – Words to the World  

When Kristen Modafferi disappeared in California just weeks after turning 18, her case exposed a gap in the system that her family's been working to close ever since. If you have any information regarding Kristen's case, please contact your local FBI field office or the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crime remains a central focus in the City of Oakland. A recent string of robberies, assaults, and burglaries has left many worried about the safety of neighborhoods around the city. But the solution to rising crime isn't as clear, a stretched and understaffed Oakland Police Department as well as a debate over the role of police is driving the conversation. For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald spoke with Former Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong.

The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-up in Oakland by Ali Winston, Darwin BondGraham NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE From the Polk Award–winning investigative duo comes a critical look at the systematic corruption and brutality within the Oakland Police Department, and the more than two-decades-long saga of attempted reforms and explosive scandals. […] The post Chris Voss Podcast – The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-up in Oakland by Ali Winston, Darwin BondGraham appeared first on Chris Voss Official Website.

The Oakland Police Department has now lost its seventh Chief in a matter of years due to an alleged cover up of police misconduct.  On Wednesday, February 15th, new mayor Sheng Tao announced she was firing Chief LeRonne Armstrong.  But was anyone surprised? What will his next move be? And what does this mean for Oakland's future? To dig more into this, KCBS Radio reporter Mike Dewald caught up with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier. Subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app.

The revolving door is spinning again at the Oakland Police Department. Fired Chief LaRonne Armstrong says he's still weighing his legal options. In the meantime, new Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao refused to answer follow-up questions today. But, supporters of Armstrong were heard loud and clear on the steps of City Hall today and they are not happy. For more insight, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Dave Hodges is the founder of Zide Door Church, an entheogenic Church in Oakland, California that uses cannabis and mushrooms as it's primary sacraments. The church was raided by the Oakland Police Department of August 2020 and had $200,000 of sacraments taken, sparking an ongoing high profile legal battle that's only precedent is marked by the 7 year, 7 million dollar legal battle of the ayahuasca Church of Santo Daime.You can keep up with David over at @davehemp on Instagram or through his website https://zidedoor.com

The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the mass protests that followed opened many Americans' eyes to cases of police brutality and misconduct. But two decades earlier, a civil rights lawsuit against Oakland police brought some of the same issues into focus. The suit alleged that a band of rogue veteran police officers known as "The Riders" beat, kidnapped and planted drugs on Oakland residents. A 2003 settlement led to federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, which continues to this day. In their new book The Riders Come Out at Night, journalists Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham explore the history of policing in Oakland, the fallout from the trial, and why some promised reforms have failed. Join us to hear about their reporting and what it reveals about policing in the Bay Area and the United States. SPEAKERS Ali Winston Independent Reporter; Co-author, The Riders Come Out at Night Darwin BondGraham Reporter; Co-author, The Riders Come Out at Night Otis R. Taylor Jr Managing Editor, KQED News In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on January 25th, 2023 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier breaks down the latest scandal to befall the Oakland Police Department.  And Phil provides a history lesson that suggests O.P.D. is far from solving a series of problems that date back more than 20 years.

Twenty-one years of investigative journalism by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham has resulted in their new book on the history of brutality, racism and corruption on the part of the Oakland police.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oakland's District Attorney is now getting involved in the ongoing Oakland Police Department scandal that lead to Chief LeRonne Armstrong being placed on paid leave nearly two weeks ago.   For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Journalists Ali Winston and Darwin Bondgraham have been investigating the Oakland Police Department for more than a decade. Their coverage of violent misconduct, corruption, and sexual abuse has led to multiple resignations and terminations within the department, but even more shocking is the relative lack of consequences for many of the officers responsible for this illegal behavior. Winston and Bondgraham's new book “The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover Up in Oakland” proves that this pattern of impunity has characterized the department since its very inception.  “The Riders Come Out at Night” compiles more than a century of OPD scandals in order to understand why the department has been unable to reform itself according to the demands of a court-ordered consent decree, despite two decades of federal oversight. History repeats itself in scandal after scandal as a toxic stew of racism, machismo, resentment, carelessness and lethal violence is brushed aside or even rewarded, while taxpayers cover the costs and victims' families are left devastated. For Oaklanders desperately yearning for safer streets, this book paints a sad and frustrating picture about the relationship between law enforcement and public safety. On January 21, I recorded an interview with Winston and Bondgraham in front of a live audience at Clio's Books in Oakland. We discussed the history of the Oakland Police Department, the current scandal that has resulted in Chief LeRonne Armstrong being placed on administrative leave, and much more. For more info, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/is-reform-possible/ East Bay Yesterday can't survive without your support. Please donate to keep this show alive:www.patreon.com/eastbayyesterday

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is on paid administrative leave after a report said he mishandled an officer misconduct investigation. Chronicle reporters Sarah Ravani and Joshua Sharpe join host Demian Bulwa to discuss the latest scandal to rock the department, and whether Armstrong can keep his job and keep OPD on the path to ending 20 years of federal oversight. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:08 — Shaharzad Akbar(@ShaharzadAkbar), is the former chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, now executive director of the new Afghan human rights organization Rawadari. 0:33 — Jim Chanin, Civil Rights attorney who got the Oakland Police Department into a court-supervised reform process now in its 20th year. The post Developments in Afghanistan; Plus, OPD Chief Leronne Armstrong suspended appeared first on KPFA.

Episode 59 - Dave Hodges, On The Front Lines of The Decrim Movement This all new episode of the MAPS podcast takes you to a front row seat of the decriminalization movement with Dave Hodges, the founder of Zide Door which is the largest psilocybin church with a memebership of over 70,000 people. Dave's story made headline news when his church was raided in Oakland despite psilocybin being a low priority for law enforcement. Dave also takes us into his mysticaly prfound methods using high doses and shares with us the downloads he gets when in that space. This is wild one! Dave Hodges is the Founder of the Church of Ambrosia and Pastor for Zide Door, the Church of Entheogenic Plants in Oakland. He is known for starting the first medical cannabis club in San Jose and for his work with High Dose Mushrooms exploring the origins of religion. Dave has spent the past 15 years fighting legal cases to protect sacred plants he believes in. He is currently preparing for his next major legal fight, a federal lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department for the illegal raid on his Church and their violation of the church's religious freedom. Dave's work with Mushrooms to explore religion has led him to the high dose work. Mushrooms guided him from doing 5 to 30 dried grams in a signal dose. Dave now does between 15-25 grams regularly in an attempt to understand religion and the true nature of reality

Today we're joined by two award-winning journalists from the field of criminal justice and police misconduct. Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham have coauthored the book The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-Up in Oakland, an exposé following many years of investigation. We get into why they wanted to write about the Oakland Police Department in the first place, and ask whether the police can be reformed. We also discuss how the authors feel their own identities played into their writing of the book. The Stacks Book Club selection for January is The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey with Michaela Angela Davis. We will discuss the book on January 25th with Chelsea Devantez.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2023/01/18/ep-250-ali-winston-darwin-bondgrahamEpisode TranscriptConnect with Ali: Twitter Connect with Darwin: TwitterConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-up in Oakland by Ali Winston, Darwin BondGraham NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE From the Polk Award–winning investigative duo comes a critical look at the systematic corruption and brutality within the Oakland Police Department, and the more than two-decades-long saga of attempted reforms and explosive scandals. No municipality has been under court oversight to reform its police department as long as the city of Oakland. It is, quite simply, the edge case in American law enforcement. The Riders Come Out at Night is the culmination of over twenty-one years of fearless reporting. Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham shine a light on the jackbooted police culture, lack of political will, and misguided leadership that have conspired to stymie meaningful reform. The authors trace the history of Oakland since its inception through the lens of the city's police department, through the Palmer Raids, McCarthyism, and the Civil Rights struggle, the Black Panthers and crack eras, to Oakland's present-day revival. Readers will be introduced to a group of sadistic cops known as “The Riders,” whose disregard for the oath they took to protect and serve is on full, tragic, infuriating display. They will also meet Keith Batt, a wide-eyed rookie cop turned whistleblower, who was unwittingly partnered with the leader of the Riders. Other compelling characters include Jim Chanin and John Burris, two civil rights attorneys determined to see reform through, in spite of all obstacles. And Oakland's deep history of law enforcement corruption, reactionary politics, and social movement organizing is retold through historical figures like Black Panther Huey Newton, drug kingpin Felix Mitchell, district attorney and future Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren, and Mayor Jerry Brown. The Riders Come Out at Night is the story of one city and its police department, but it's also the story of American policing—and where it's headed.

After 119 citizens in Oakland joined a class action lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department for vicious and sadistic beatings, evidence tampering, and other abuses by a notorious group of officers known as the Riders, the department was placed under a federally mandated consent decree in 2003. Now, two decades later, Oakland is finally nearing the end of federal oversight and meeting mandated reforms . “A half dozen police chiefs have come and gone. The reform program has outlasted four mayors, two judges, and two monitoring teams,” write reporters Darwin Bondgraham and Ali Winston in their extensive history of the Oakland police department and the efforts to fix it. “More has been done to reform the Oakland Police Department than any other police force in the United States,” they write. We talk with Bondgraham and Winston about why police reform, in Oakland and across the county, is so difficult and so often fails, and their book, “The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Coverup in Oakland.” Guests: Ali Winston, Independent journalist covering law enforcement and criminal justice Darwin BondGraham, news editor, Oaklandside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oakland Police Department is now pursuing the option of using robot cops and machine-accurate surveillance to patrol its city. The question of whether robots originally designed for defusing bombs should be converted into remote-controlled guns taps into several topics at the center of national debates: police using lethal force, the militarization of American life, and, not least of all, killer robots. These Bot Cops along with many other A.I. machines have the potential to inch us closer to a planned technological Armageddon. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks about BOT COP - MASS SURVEILLANCE AND MECHANIZED DEATH. #GroundZero #ClydeLewis #BotCop https://groundzeromedia.org/10-19-22-bot-cop-mass.../ Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis is live M-F from 7-10pm, pacific time, and streamed for free at groundzero.radio. There is a delayed broadcast on our local Portland affiliate station, KPAM 860, from 9pm-12am, pacific time. For radio affiliates near you, go to talkstreamlive.com. To listen by phone: 717-734-6922. To call into the show: 503-225-0860. The transcript of each episode will be posted after the show at groundzeromedia.org. In order to access Ground Zero's exclusive digital library which includes archived shows, research groups, videos, documents, and more, you must sign up at aftermath.media. Subscriptions start at $7/month. Check out the yearly specials!

The Oakland Police Department was outed earlier this week for requesting to acquire a robot armed with a shotgun – a weapon that they said would generally be loaded with blank ammunition, but that they would consider using with regular shotgun shells should they desire. Since the story was covered by The Intercept, the Oakland Police Department has said that they are no longer pursuing the acquisition at this time, but the reporter who covered the story initially has worries about the department's future intentions and how these robotic systems are used by law enforcement nationally. We are joined in this episode by that reporter – Sam Biddle focuses on malfeasance and misused power in technology for The Intercept, and has published stories for Gawker, Gizmodo, GQ, Vice, and The Awl. Follow Sam Biddle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samfbiddle Follow Sam Biddle's stories on The Intercept: https://theintercept.com/staff/sambiddle/ Check out Sam Biddle's website: https://www.sambiddle.com/ —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Oakland PD's potential shotgun-armed robot w/ Sam Biddle appeared first on KPFA.

Join us as we discuss the criminality and eventual dissolution of Synanon, the cult that popularized the tactics used within the troubled teen industry. This is part two of a two part series. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Rose Lena Cole, please contact the Oakland Police Department at 510-777-3333. Links and Resources https://charleyproject.org/case/rose-lena-cole https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/rose-lena-cole https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2368dfca.html https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sunshine-place/id1636534576 https://open.spotify.com/show/1lYrVVSwuyWkyuI3JnP4qd If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. Please visit https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ to get free help today.

Oakland city officials and school district leaders held a press conference on Thursday morning to answer questions about a school shooting in the East Oakland hills on Wednesday afternoon that injured six people—including two who sustained critical injuries—and sent shockwaves throughout the city and Oakland's school community. A number of questions remain about the shooting, including how many shooters there were, their motivations for the attack, and the exact identities of the victims.  But important details emerged that help to paint a picture of the tragedy, some gleaned from surveillance video now being reviewed by the Oakland Police Department. The schools and campus The shooting occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rudsdale High School building on the King Estates campus, which houses three schools: Rudsdale, Sojourner Truth Independent Study, and BayTech charter school, a 6th-to-12th grade school.  Rudsdale is an alternative school that serves newcomer students who have recently immigrated to the U.S. and older students who are at risk of not graduating from traditional high schools.  The Rudsdale campus will be closed indefinitely until the damages from the shooting are repaired, OUSD spokesman John Sasaki said.  More information about the victims Police believe the shooters came to the campus to target a specific person or people, but that the six victims were not the intended targets.  All of the victims were 18 or older, confirmed Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong. They included two students, one counselor, a security guard, and two others who worked at the school. Police did not divulge the victims' ages. By Thursday morning, three victims had been released from the hospital. Two are still in serious condition, and one is in stable condition.  Oakland Rudsdale High School shooting: What we know (oaklandside.org)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oakland city officials and school district leaders held a press conference on Thursday morning to answer questions about a school shooting in the East Oakland hills on Wednesday afternoon that injured six people—including two who sustained critical injuries—and sent shockwaves throughout the city and Oakland's school community. A number of questions remain about the shooting, including how many shooters there were, their motivations for the attack, and the exact identities of the victims.  But important details emerged that help to paint a picture of the tragedy, some gleaned from surveillance video now being reviewed by the Oakland Police Department. The schools and campus The shooting occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rudsdale High School building on the King Estates campus, which houses three schools: Rudsdale, Sojourner Truth Independent Study, and BayTech charter school, a 6th-to-12th grade school.  Rudsdale is an alternative school that serves newcomer students who have recently immigrated to the U.S. and older students who are at risk of not graduating from traditional high schools.  The Rudsdale campus will be closed indefinitely until the damages from the shooting are repaired, OUSD spokesman John Sasaki said.  More information about the victims Police believe the shooters came to the campus to target a specific person or people, but that the six victims were not the intended targets.  All of the victims were 18 or older, confirmed Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong. They included two students, one counselor, a security guard, and two others who worked at the school. Police did not divulge the victims' ages. By Thursday morning, three victims had been released from the hospital. Two are still in serious condition, and one is in stable condition.  Oakland Rudsdale High School shooting: What we know (oaklandside.org)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer is revived on the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro as controversy surrounds the Oakland Police Department using valuable resources to find the couple engaging in oral sex in the upper deck of an Oakland A's game...should they just be left alone to bask in their afternoon delight? And, what is it about getting frisky in the great outdoors? KGO listeners share their favorite racy encounters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer is revived on the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro as controversy surrounds the Oakland Police Department using valuable resources to find the couple engaging in oral sex in the upper deck of an Oakland A's game...should they just be left alone to bask in their afternoon delight? And, what is it about getting frisky in the great outdoors? KGO listeners share their favorite racy encounters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leila Mottley is the youngest writer ever to be long-listed for the Booker Prize. She was 17 when her book Nightcrawling was completed and 19 when it was published by Bloomsbury worldwide. The extraordinary book is set in her home town of Oakland, in the San Fransisco Bay Area, and is based upon a real case involving officers in the Oakland Police Department who were accused of sexually exploiting a teenager and trying to cover it up. The book has received rave reviews around the world, and was quickly selected as an Oprah's Book Club pick. Leila joins Kathryn from Oakland.

How does the Oakland Police Department prepare to deal with all of the bikers and clubs expected to show up for Sonny Barger's funeral? Well, we've been forwarded some internal police documents that give some insight. Join us as we discuss!Help us get to 10,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!Follow us on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@blackdragonbikertv Subscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Subscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNP Donate to our cause with PayPal https://tinyurl.com/yxudso8z Subscribe to our Prepper Channel “Think Tactical”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WnkPNJLZ2a1vfis013OAgSUBSCRIBE TO Black Dragon Biker TV YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y2xv69buKEEP UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdragonbikertvTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jbunchiiFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/blackdragonbiker

We continue our series highlighting debut authors, with a novel written when the author was just 17. Nightcrawling tells the story of a teenage girl Kiara struggling to support her family in Oakland. When a turn of events leads her into the world of nightcrawling, Kiara accidentally becomes a witness in a scandal within the Oakland Police Department. Author Leila Mottley, who is the former Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland, joins us to discuss.

Having a family member go missing without a trace has to be one of the most heartbreaking experiences that a family can go through. When Alicia “Mandy” Stokes never returned from running errands on November 25, 2007, her loved ones were plunged into a nightmare. They didn't know if she was safe; if she had harmed herself, or if someone had done something to her. As the days and weeks went on, their fear grew, and their tragedy was compounded when another member of her family emerged as the prime suspect in her disappearance.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Mandy Stokes, please contact the Oakland Police Department 510-238-3641Si tiene alguna información sobre la desaparición de Mandy Stokes, comuníquese con el Departamento de Policía de Oakland al 510-238-3641.We are proud members of Spreaker Prime and The Darkcast Network.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attwgpodFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promos is from Complicit: A True Mystery Podcast: Where is Lauren Dumolo? She vanished June 19, 2020. Someone knows what happened. https://linktr.ee/ComplicitPodcastPartial Source List:https://charleyproject.org/case/alicia-amanda-stokeshttps://disappearedblog.com/alicia-stokes/https://www.google.com/maps/place/5000+Park+Blvd,+Oakland,+CA+94602/@37.8200102,-122.2080198,223a,35y,39.38t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f87976edfb579:0x46ff51b33bbe4b66!8m2!3d37.8208198!4d-122.2078348http://wolfiewiseguy.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-disappearance-of-mandy-stokes.htmlhttps://oaklandfocus.blogspot.com/2007/12/missing-amanda-stokes-worked-at-cafe-de.htmlhttp://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=2524.0https://lostnmissing.org/missing/alicia-amanda-stokes-november-25-2007-oakland-ca/

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro welcomes Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf who joined several other mayors in the state to lobby Governor Newsom for continued funding for programs that are helping house the homeless.  Mayor Schaaf also weighs in on federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our serial killer podcast. For fans of the true crime podcast genre. This is episode 5 of our serial killer podcast, and in this episode we take a look at one of the more peculiar happenings in the Zodiac Killer saga. It is an early October morning in 1969, just days after the brutal slaying of San Francisco cabbie Paul Stine, when a phone call is placed to the Oakland Police Department. The caller claims that they are the Zodiac, and demands to speak to either F. Lee Bailey or Melvin Belli on the Jim Dunbar show at 6AM. SFPD detectives Dave Toschi and Bill Armstrong are tasked with bringing the flamboyant San Francisco lawyer Melvin Belli to the KGOTV Studios ahead of this unknown person calling in to the show. What plays out during this early morning TV show was unforgettable for those who watched it live. Belli arranges a one on one meeting with the caller, what will happen? Will this caller who is claiming to be a serial killer show up? Keep watching our serial killer podcast to find out! In the aftermath of the call the police work frantically to trace who the caller was, in the hopes that they would be able to bring justice to the victims of the zodiac killer. However, as it would turn out, this caller was not quite who they were expecting. Join our Patreon for access to EXCLUSIVE content: https://patreon.com/serialkillerztoa If you would like to show your support for the show, you can make a one off donation to my PayPal: https://paypal.me/serialkillerztoapod I would also really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/serialkillerza Want to lose weight? Click here: https://bit.ly/Lose-WeightEasily If you enjoy our serial killer podcasts then please make sure to subscribe to the Serial Killer Z To A podcast, and feel free to leave us a review as well. Join us in this Serial Killer podcast as we learn the story behind each of these terrifying cases. Genres covered: serial killer podcast, true crime podcast, serial killers podcast, true crime, true crimes, serial killer, true crime podcasts, murder mystery, serial killers, serial killer podcasts, serial killers podcasts, zodiac killer, zodiac killer podcast. Credits Created by: Jack Cooper Written by: Jack Cooper & Steve Beaumont Narrated by: Ned Dehan (BBOR) Music Curation: Lance Waters Music by: Myuu & Kevin MacLeod Produced by: Jim Catizone, Jamie Hall & Lance Waters Songs: Living In The Dark, Outcast & Metamorphosis all by Myuu Classic Horror 1 by Kevin Macleod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Future Seasons of Serial Killer Z To A will cover a range of serial killers.

Dave Hodges is the Founder of the Church of Ambrosia and Pastor for Zide Door, the Church of Entheogenic Plants in Oakland. He is known for starting the first medical cannabis club in San Jose and his work with High Dose Mushrooms exploring the origins of religion. Dave has spent the past 15 years fighting legal cases to protect sacred plants he believes in. He is currently preparing for his next major legal fight, a federal lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department for the illegal raid on his Church and their violation of the Churches religious freedom. Dave's work with Mushrooms to explore religion has led him to the high dose work. Mushrooms guided him from doing 5 to 30 dried grams in a signal dose. Dave now does between 15-25 grams about once a month in an attempt to understand religion and the true nature of reality.

A storm's been brewing over legal cannabis in Oakland. And Chaney Turner thinks it has the potential to wash away small business owners-- especially People of Color. Chaney Turner,  current Chair of the Oakland Cannabis Commission, has seen robberies reach new heights as organized heists hit cannabis supply chains, from grow operations to retailers. It was especially intense during the summer of 2020, but this past fall, another string of caravan burglaries shook the industry, and resulted in distressed workers and millions in lost inventory. Turner says the Oakland Police Department's response to the burglaries was disappointing and frustrating to business owners. Turner heard retailers experienced slow response times and poor communication from OPD. Some operators were also told to take matters into their own hands by arming themselves. While they have seen some improvement in communication from the police, for cannabis operators in Oakland paying sky high taxes, the approach still leaves something to be desired. On this week's show Turner talks about the state of legalized marijuana and how it intersects with these robberies, banking, equity, community safety, and how Turner understand why some would hesitate to leave the illicit market.

June 23, 1997. San Francisco, California. After completing her shift at a coffee shop at the Crocker Galleria, 18-year old Kristen Modafferi vanishes without a trace. Even though co-workers report seeing Kristen with a blonde woman at the mall, this woman is never identified, and a police bloodhound tracks Kristen's scent to the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Lands End over six miles away. Weeks later, a man named Jon Onuma phones in a fake tip in which he falsely accuses two women of murdering Kristen, but even though Onuma does a number of suspicious things and multiple women accuse him of abuse, no conclusive evidence can be found to link him to Kristen's disappearance. Was Kristen Modafferi harmed by Jon Onuma? If not, then how did she wind up going missing? On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore the perplexing disappearance of a young university student where all the pieces of the puzzle just don't seem to fit together. Special thanks to listener Gretchen Piening for narrating the opening for this episode. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3641. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kristen_Modafferi https://unsolved.com/gallery/kristen-modafferi/ http://charleyproject.org/case/kristen-deborah-modafferi http://abc7news.com/news/kristen-modafferi-mystery-private-investigators-shed-light-on-cold-case/2134466/ https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-cold-case-Oakland-Jayne-DNA-13005068.php https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Kristen-Modafferi-Dennis-Mahon-Onuma-missing-Lampo-12988187.php http://www.findkristen.com “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is now doing a weekly livestream show on  GetVokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Lt. Dana Keough of the Oakland Police Department holds a press conference to announce the discovery of a second body on train tracks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joshua Pawlik, in a photo from his family On this show: 0:08 – Belarus is seeing massive uprisings and street protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, as the results of the presidential election are disputed. We hear more about Belarus' history and the power of the working class there from Steve Crowley, chair of the Department of Politics at Oberlin College and a scholar of labor and political transformation in Eastern Europe. 0:34 – A major bill eviction moratorium bill, AB 1436, is expected to move to a vote in the state legislature. Tenants' rights groups say it's the last, best piece of legislation to halt a “tsunami” of evictions expected to take place because of nonpayment due to job losses during the Covid-19 pandemic. We host a debate: Shanti Singh (@uhshanti) is communications coordinator for the statewide renters' rights organization Tenants Together, and Debra Carlton is executive vice president of state government affairs and compliance for the California Apartment Association. 1:08 – A new report by an independent monitor appointed by a federal judge has issued a scathing rebuke of Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Oakland Police Department for its response to the killing of Joshua Pawlik. It brings into question whether the police department is unable to review or investigate itself. Darwin BondGraham (@DarwinBondGraha) joins us, he is the news editor at Oaklandside. 1:20 – Ashley McBride (@ashleynmcb) reports on education equity for nonprofit newsroom The Oaklandside, and gives us an update on how the Oakland Unified School District's reopening is going, from families without internet and technology to tune into online classes, to new ways of counting attendance, and enrollment hurdles. 1:34 – Investigative reporting has uncovered horrifying practices by U.S. immigration agents in Texas, including the separation and deportation of child asylum-seekers, and systemic sexual abuse by ICE agents. We're joined by a journalist uncovering these stories: Lomi Kriel (@lomikriel) is a reporter with ProPublica and the Texas Tribune. Read her recent reporting: Federal agents are expelling asylum seekers as young as 8 months from the border, citing COVID-19 risks ICE Guards “Systematically” Sexually Assault Detainees in an El Paso Detention Center, Lawyers Say The post Federal monitor issues scathing report criticizing Oakland's police department & mayor for response to killing of Joshua Pawlik; Eviction moratorium bill moves forward in CA appeared first on KPFA.

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Alameda Health System workers and AHS-SEIU 1021 members stage a walk-out for Black health and vitality, on the day of a nationwide #StrikeForBlackLives. Photo: Chris Lee On this show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich joins us for “Mondays with Mitch.” He is the host of Letters and Politics, weekdays at 10. 0:34 – We take your Covid-19 calls with John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health. 1:20 – Workers are carrying out a Strike for Black Health and Vitality today at Alameda Health Systems locations, including Highland Hospital. For more we talk with Sheleka Carter, a community health outreach worker/advocate at Highland Hospital's Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team, and Chapter Secretary of Alameda Health System SEIU 1021. 1:34 – We talk about crime rates in Oakland with Darwin BondGraham (@DarwinBondGraha), news editor at Oaklandside. 1:48 – Susan Manheimer, interim chief of the Oakland Police Department, talks with Cat Brooks about crime and policing. The post Workers walk out for Black health at Highland Hospital; Millions face “income cliff” with pandemic benefits set to disappear; Cat Brooks interviews Oakland's police chief appeared first on KPFA.