Libby Schaaf
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Candidate for CA Treasurer 2026, 50th Mayor of Oakland
Oakland, CA
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I’m running for Treasurer in 2026!
After a year of research and reflection, I know the California Treasurer’s job is the perfect fit for my experience and passions, and I have a vision using the office to advance issues like equity, housing, safety, climate, and education.
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I do not regret sharing this information. It is Oakland’s legal right to be a sanctuary city and we have not broken any laws. We believe our community is safer when families stay together.
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Spent the morning with our next POTUS
@kamalaharris
celebrating
#Pride
!
#KHive
#oakland
#KamalaHarris2020
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It’s time to stop fanning hate and division
@realDonaldTrump
- I’ve been consistent and clear:
#Oakland
welcomes all, no matter where you came from or how you got here.
....So interesting to see the Mayor of Oakland and other Sanctuary Cities NOT WANT our currently “detained immigrants” after release due to the ridiculous court ordered 20 day rule. If they don’t want to serve our Nation by taking care of them, why should other cities & towns?
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Let me be clear, regarding
@nytimes
story, the most dangerous place in America is Donald Trump's mouth.
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The NFL’s Billionaires Boys Club ditched Oakland out of sheer greed and left taxpayers with millions in unpaid stadium debt. Our community’s support and loyalty were met with nothing but bad faith. Today we're standing up for residents, taxpayers and fans.
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Hell is another four years of this racist in the White House.
#Vote
#ElectionsMatter
Detroit, Oakland, Baltimore and Chicago, “it’s like living in hell.”
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Let’s go Oakland! Tonight's vote by
@AlamedaCounty
paves a clear path to keep the A’s rooted in Oakland + build a world-class waterfront ballpark district that will benefit Bay Area residents for generations to come. 1/3
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Today’s vote moves Oakland toward a more prosperous future. Our city has historically been overlooked for major economic development, but today that story about Oakland changes.
#DrumTogether
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Hi
@mayoroflasvegas
! I respect every mayor sticking up for her town. But I just can't apologize for preferring our gorgeous California coastline over a sweltering desert.
#RootedInOakland
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Today the flag over Oakland City Hall will lower to half-staff in honor of Joe Morgan. It is our city’s privilege to honor one of our own Oakland legends. May he rest in peace.
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Hella proud. Our country needs this fierce + compassionate woman in the White House. Now let’s fight like hell for a
#BidenHarris
win in Nov.
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Today is Amy Schneider Day in Oakland!
@Jeopardamy
has made our city proud as the first transgender
@Jeopardy
contestant as well as the winningest woman and second-longest winning streak ever! & Amy doesn't just say she's from Oakland, she shouts it! Oakland ❤ you Amy!
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Oakland sends its condolences to Anita, her daughters, and all San Franciscans today. Mayor Ed Lee served his community with passion and humility, broke historic barriers, led with a compassionate heart, and was a valued friend and colleague. He will be missed dearly.
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I’ve joined 214 mayors from across the country to demand that
@senatemajldr
reconvene the Senate to pass common-sense gun reform now.
@MomsDemand
In the wake of the tragic events in
#ElPaso
and
#Dayton
, a bipartisan group of 214 mayors from across the country are calling on the Senate to return to Washington and take immediate action on bipartisan gun safety legislation.
#MayorsDemandAction
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A great cover! Congratulations to
@chefjoseandres
who has been serving meals to our families and unsheltered residents tirelessly in Oakland ever since he came to help with the Grand Princess disembarkation operation.
#ChefsForAmerica
@WCKitchen
TIME's new cover: "Without empathy, nothing works." Chef José Andrés wants to feed the world through the pandemic
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@realDonaldTrump
If you continue to threaten, target and terrorize families in my community... and if we receive credible information... you already know what our values are in Oakland — and we will unapologetically stand up for those values.
Next week ICE will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States. They will be removed as fast as they come in. Mexico, using their strong immigration laws, is doing a very good job of stopping people.......
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I recently had a *very secure* meeting with
#Oakland
-born Madame
@VP
Kamala Harris to discuss the
#BuildBackBetter
agenda + infrastructure improvements around our future waterfront ballpark district.
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“We were seeing people walk into our streets to avoid passing people on sidewalks, we were seeing overcrowding in our parks, by closing roads to through traffic we are actually giving people room to social distance.”
@CNN
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Several nooses found on trees around Lake Merritt were removed and will be investigated as hate crimes.
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Poverty is not a personal failure, it’s a policy failure. Today in Oakland we launched a guaranteed income pilot for 600 low-income BIPOC families to receive $500 a month for 18 months, no strings. We want to change the narrative.
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This Friday is
#BlueAndGoldDay
in the Bay Area as the defending champion
@warriors
prepare to kick off the 2018 playoffs and defend their title.
#DubNation
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Effective immediately, Oakland is lifting the curfew. We will continue to facilitate safe spaces for our residents to demonstrate and express themselves peacefully and passionately. As a native Oaklander, I am proud of our city’s long tradition of fighting for social justice.
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Today we joined
@SecretaryPete
@RepBarbaraLee
@rideact
&
@OakDOT
to tour major infrastructure projects in
#Oakland
: Broadway bus lanes, pedestrian safety measures, and removing 980 to advance equity and community!
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Today's vote by
@PortofOakland
is a historic moment for
#Oakland
. I wholeheartedly support a privately financed ballpark that keeps our
@Athletics
rooted in Oakland.
Oakland A’s ballpark goes before the port commission Monday — and it still faces opposition, reports
@philmatier
.
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Now is good time to remind our community Oakland's violent crime rate has dropped dramatically in the last five years. Read more facts below.
In 2017, Oakland witnessed its second lowest homicide total since records were kept in 1985. Read more about the city's steady decline in violent crime over the last 5 years:
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#Oakland
will always root for the gritty, the authentic, the resilient. Thank you forever
@Warriors
. Congratulations to the new champions,
@TorontoRaptors
+
#WeTheNorth
#StrenghtInNumbers4Ever
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Some people just need money. They don’t need programs. They don’t need a website to tell them where to go. They need
#GuaranteedIncome
.
@mayorsforagi
@MichaelDTubbs
@NorCalGrant
#OneCheckIsNotEnough
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Oakland’s steep drops in violent crime and use of force are no coincidence,
@Noahpinion
. Building police-community trust is at core of our success; while we’re making great strides, still work to do, relationships to strengthen. TY for sharing thread.
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Daughter of Oakland. You have made us so proud — so many tears of joy flowing in the Town right now! Congratulations to my friend, and our new Madame Vice President-Elect
@KamalaHarris
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Such an honor to kick off the Bay Bridge Series w my sister Mayor
@LondonBreed
— Let’s 👏 Go 👏 Oakland 👏 Go A’s!
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Surrounded by good company at the
@Dreamforce
2019 event today! We were all Inspired and energized after listening to the timely words of President
@BarackObama
!
#DF19
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Thank you President Barack Obama for choosing
#Oakland
to host your first-ever
#MBKRising
event. Your legacy movement elevates young men + women of color, and our city proudly shares those values.
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🙌 Go to the Coliseum to vote + free flu shots, COVID tests too.
#Oakland
CALIFORNIA:
Polls are open from 7:00AM-8:00PM tomorrow.
You can register to vote on E Day at your polling place.
If you’re in line by 8:00PM stay in line--you will be able to vote.
If you vote in person, bring your mask. Wear your mask.
For more info:
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I thank City Council Members Dan Kalb, Loren Taylor, Treva Reid, Sheng Thao and President Nikki Fortunato Bas for voting to continue moving forward with a waterfront ballpark neighborhood at Howard Terminal.
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We are relieved to learn of the the arrest of the suspect. As we all continue to mourn in this moment, may this serve as the first step in bringing justice for
#NiaWilson
, her sister Latifah, and their family, and healing to our community.
Murder suspect now in custody! BART Police took him into custody at Pleasant Hill BART. Full details to come and Chief availability at Rockridge BART at 8pm. Thank you BPD and thank riders for keeping your eye out!!
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Proud to join my fellow mayors in the fight for economic security and partner w the bold leadership of
@MichaelDTubbs
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Oakland remains fiercely determined to keep the
@Athletics
in Oakland. It is unfortunate the discussion w/ Peralta ended so abruptly, yet we're committed, more than ever, to working with the A’s and our community to find the right spot in OAK for a privately-financed ballpark.
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The waterfront project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that will change the destiny of our city.
#Housing
#LowEmissions
#WalkableNeighborhoods
#PublicAccessOnTheWaterfront
After careful review, we are excited to announce our conceptual endorsement of the
@Athletics
’ Howard Terminal proposal in Oakland. Read the full endorsement on our blog:
#Oakland
#climatesmartdevelopment
#Athletics
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Proud to announce Oakland just secured $17 million in Project Homekey funds to purchase two hotels and create 100+ units of permanent housing for our homeless, including the Inn at Temescal w/ priority for veterans.
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Meet Somnuk P -- He has owned his small restaurant for 2 years after immigrating to America from Laos. He is not our target.
#oaklandprotest
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Medicaid is the largest provider of health coverage for people living with HIV, including
#LGBTelders
#SaveACA
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I'm honored to be here to celebrate
@StephenCurry30
, the
@NBA
's first unanimous
#MVP
. Special Team ~ Special Time.
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Oakland needs COVID relief - not troops - from our President. He should stop slandering diverse, progressive cities like Oakland in his racist dog whistles and divisive campaign tactics.
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Oakland, thank you for taking this moment to show off our unity and inclusion. Oakland has a core value — everyone is welcome here.
I see people of all ethnic backgrounds here. I haven’t seen one cop.
#BBQingWhileBlack
#Oakland
#LakeMerritt
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Today we release the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the waterfront ballpark district at
#HowardTerminal
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Playoff time! Show your
@warriors
pride on
#BlueAndGold
Day (Friday) as we gear up for Game 1 in Oakland on Sunday.
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Using new modular construction, it took just 17 months to build 110 residential units next to Coliseum BART. It opened yesterday -- 55 units designated as permanent affordable housing to keep working families in
#Oakland
.
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We anticipate completing roughly 3,600 units of new housing in Oakland in 2018; that's triple the amount we've ever built in a single year. We also have roughly 15K units in the pipeline, which will help alleviate housing demands and ease rental prices.
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I said: “I wake up thinking about Howard Terminal. I go to bed thinking about Howard Terminal. We are getting Howard Terminal done!”
@LibbySchaaf
I have no idea if your gonna see this, but I’m the guy who just yelled “get Howard terminal done” from the bleachers. You said something back but I couldn’t hear it over the drums. Hope it was good news. 🤞
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JTA told me he wants our beloved A's to stAy in our hometown — and I promised him we're making it happen.
@juanonjuan10
I noticed Juan Toscano-Anderson engaging Libby Schaaf at the Warriors Generation Thrive event today. I had a feeling I knew what that convo was about, so I asked. Oakland's own JTA weighs in on the efforts to keep the A's in Oakland and what the team means to him.
#BindingVoteSZN
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Heartfelt congratulations to
@LondonBreed
, my
@EmergeAmerica
sister, and the next mayor of the City and County of San Francisco! Excited and ready to partner with you to make our region stronger, healthier, and more resilient for all.
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Oakland, it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as mayor of my beloved hometown. As leadership changes today and I congratulate
@ShengForOakland
, I am filled with gratitude + appreciation for all that we accomplished together on our mission to fulfill Oakland’s promise. 1/3
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Let's go A's! October baseball is back in
#Oakland
!
'CLINCHIN THE TOP SPOT!
@Baby_Jesus9
closes it out, and we'll be Bashin' at the Coliseum on Wednesday!
FINAL:
#Athletics
1, Mariners 0
#RootedInOakland
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Oakland is proud of this 12 win team, the coaching staff, and the fans.
#RaiderNation
, like Oakland, is resilient. Thx for a great season.
"I'm proud of you guys...I'm proud of every guy in here."
Watch
@coachdelrio
address the locker room postgame:
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A gorgeous day in
#Oakland
to share our vision for the future waterfront ballpark district w/
@RepBarbaraLee
. TY to our labor partners +
@Athletics
+
@PortofOakland
.
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We are clear about our Oakland and American values. I want to assure members of my community not to panic, know your rights, and to use your local resources. You are in a community where you are respected, supported, and appreciated.
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Today Oakland secured and opened 17 residential homes for our unsheltered residents. 100+ will move into their "forever homes” this holiday season thanks to
@GavinNewsom
's Project Homekey, CrankStart Foundation, and
@CommunitySvcs
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In Oakland, we are not obstructing justice. We are seeking it.
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I'm with
@LondonBreed
+
@Scott_Wiener
#SB50
is about tackling our housing crisis, plain & simple. It has nothing to do with urban renewal, & suggesting it does is deeply offensive to communities like mine that are still living with the consequences.
@Scott_Wiener
is an ally to the African-American community in SF.
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The
@warriors
Win! Trophy stays in the Town, where it belongs. This team continues to amaze and win the right way.
#strengthinnumbers
#oakland
#dubnation
#oakland
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Tonight Oakland City hall will shine red, white, and blue in honor of the inauguration of President
@JoeBiden
and Vice President
@KamalaHarris
!
#InaugurationDay
#OaklandProud
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Today we opened Oakland’s first RV Safe Parking Site. This site will provide RV dwellers with access to a safe parking space, electricity, wash stations, restrooms, and security. This innovative pilot program provides a new way for residents to get back on the road to housing.
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Daughter of Oakland 👉 White House.
If
@KamalaHarris
makes it to the White House, she will be:
🔵The first woman VP
🔵The first Black American woman VP
🔵The first Indian American woman VP
Her mother told her: You may be the first to do many things but make sure you’re not the last
#USElections
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#Oakland
is devastated by the sudden loss of one of our beloved and iconic leaders, Bernard Tyson. Bernard led with a compassion-first vision. His commitment to Oakland, and the health + well being of all our residents, will be felt for generations.
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Another peaceful and proud night,
#Oakland
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Congratulations on your historic election,
@LondonBreed
. Look forward to working with you to improve our region for all residents.
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No more delays! We need more housing now. Our crisis is only deepened when bills like
@Scott_Wiener
's
#SB50
get stalled, and that hurts our residents, our families, our community.
#Oakland
The Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee made
#SB50
a 2-year bill, meaning he won’t let it come up for a vote this year. It’ll be eligible for a vote in January. While I’m extremely disappointed, I am 100% committed to moving the bill forward. This fight is far from over.
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Tonight’s vote by the City Council was a historic moment for Oakland’s future. The companion resolution by Councilmembers Bas, Kaplan, and Kalb ensures that all Oaklanders will benefit from the proposed waterfront ballpark district, and that a world-class development with
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The
#HowardTerminal
site is the right project, in the right neighborhood, and at the right price to our taxpayers. It's a community space for all Oaklanders.
#AndARoofTopPark
The
#Athletics
are set to unveil a “bigger than baseball” mega-ballpark deal that includes a “jewel box” waterfront stadium at Howard Terminal. The plan would also turn the Coliseum site into a
#tech
and housing hub.
@MatierAndRoss
have the full story:
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It's
#BeastModeDay
in Oakland, CA. Thank you to
@MoneyLynch
for always putting Oakland first.
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Always an honor + pleasure to meet with
#Oakland
’s own Sen.
@KamalaHarris
to discuss our shared values and align on issues that matter most to our residents: housing, economic health & wealth, and environmental protections that ensure all of our families, in all cities, prosper.
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Big
#Town
love to
@KamalaHarris
from your hometown mayor.
#KHive
couldn’t be prouder. Kamala threw down and kept it real like an Oakland girl through and through!
#HellaProud
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We’re calling on Alameda County to team up with us to keep the A’s rooted in Oakland. A waterfront ballpark will generate millions for parks + affordable housing for West Oaklanders. We’re asking Supes to approve within a few weeks so our City Council can vote July 20.
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Oakland, today's the day to let Commissioners know you support the waterfront ballpark district that will bring 3,000 units of housing, 7,000 union jobs, and 18 acres of public parks along our waterfront. And, it'll keep our beloved A's rooted in
#Oakland
.
Today. 9 AM.
@sfbcdc
commissioners will listen to the
@Athletics
,
@PortofOakland
and
@LibbySchaaf
’s reasons for removing Port use from Howard Terminal, which would free up the space to build a ballpark and housing there.
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Oakland, California will return land to the Indigenous community we stole it from. Our Lisjan Ohlone neighbors chose Sequoia Point and the creek below in Joaquin Miller Park, and - pending City Council concurrence - they will have an easement for this land in perpetuity.
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A beautiful day in Oakland, and a great day for the future of our country! We are ready for a President who is of the people, by the people, and ready to fight for ALL people. We're ready for
@KamalaHarris
for President!
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Here is my statement regarding Oakland's efforts to keep the Oakland Raiders from being ripped away from Bay Area fans a second time.
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Meet Jessica. She is one of the 25,000 Oakland students who lack consistent access to the internet or a computer. Every student deserves the ability to learn from home. That’s why we are launching
#OaklandUndivided
, a $12.5M plan to close the digital divide for good.
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Today's gun violence at Sojourner Truth school shocks the soul -- our schools are sanctuaries for our children. Our investigators report all six victims are adults + being treated for injuries at hospitals now. The school is now clear + all children being reunited w/ families.
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Great news: Oakland has been awarded $90M from the State of CA to develop green, resilient affordable housing located near major public transportation hubs. This will produce 462 affordable housing units to keep working families in
#Oakland
.
Learn more:
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Running into friends
@GavinNewsom
and The Honorable Willie Brown, and many more courageous leaders, fighters, advocates, survivors at the
@GiffordsCourage
25th Annual Anniversary Dinner.
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It’s a vicious attack against the light + justice sought in Breonna Taylor’s name. We will keep moving forward; Oakland will not tolerate acts of hatred. If you can, please support
After
#BreonnaTaylor
sculpture smashed in Oakland, artist denounces "racist intimidation."
Story by
@MGafni
:
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Looking at you too, I-980...
After a few years literally no one misses an urban freeway when it’s gone...younger generations may question if one did ever exist, why?!
@awalkerinLA
@TheWarOnCars
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Honored to welcome
@POTUS
to the Bay Area today alongside
@StephenCurry30
of the World Champion
@warriors
.
http://t.co/VOAbVGB0FO
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A new waterfront ballpark that creates regional benefits calls for regional cooperation. Enjoyed a great info session + tour w five of my fellow Alameda County mayors. TY
@PortofOakland
+
@Athletics
. PS: 11 of the 14 mayors in
@AlamedaCounty
are ♀️
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In 2017, Oakland witnessed its second lowest homicide total since records were kept in 1985. Read more about the city's steady decline in violent crime over the last 5 years:
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We all love our Lake. So in an effort to keep the park clean and safe,
@Oakland
Public Works Dept. is increasing crews and extending the hours for trash and debris removal at Lake Merritt until 8:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Have a wonderful and safe weekend in Oakland.
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