How one Oakland police officer made $500k in overtime…on the podcast
This week, investigative reporter Beck Klein and news editor Darwin BondGraham walk us through their blockbuster investigation into…
What Minneapolis means for Oakland, plus a devastating downtown fire…on the podcast
News editor Darwin BondGraham reflects on what’s happening in Minneapolis—where federal immigration agents have killed two U.S. citizens,…
Crime drops in Oakland, privacy debates rise…on the podcast
Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025—the fewest since 1967. But even as violent crime falls…
Progress and peril on Oakland roads…on the podcast
Oakland’s roads are in crisis—871 stretches have zero years of remaining life left. But there’s also progress: bond…
Big school budget cuts, OAK and ICE, Costco plan, and more…on the podcast
Oakland Unified School District faces brutal $102 million in budget cuts that will impact every school. Education reporter…
Oakland’s best restaurant, bar, bakery, coffeeshop…on the podcast
The Nosh food awards are in! Hear about Oakland’s Best New Restaurant (Lucuma), Best Bar Overall (Tallboy), Best…
Parking ban at Lake Merritt, coal terminal, explaining the Oakland Police Commission: on the podcast
Find this show wherever you get your podcasts, like Apple and Spotify. In today’s episode: Oakland faces a…
Crime is dropping, affordable housing is booming, and more good Oakland news: on the podcast
Find this show wherever you get your podcasts, like Apple and Spotify. Oakland’s surprising affordable housing boom, dropping…
Preventing fights in Oakland schools
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, like Apple and Spotify. The Oakland Unified School District disbanded its police…
What does Police Chief Floyd Mitchell’s exit mean for Oakland?
OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell surprised many when he and the city announced today that he is resigning effective…