How Oaklandside fights for freedom of information

How Oaklandside fights for your access to informationAnd: Waymo's potential expansion to Oakland, how Oakland schools are handling AI in the classroom, hoping to save Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the closure of beloved Edith's Pie bakery, and pairing picnic spots with takeout ideas around Oakland.Three easy questions to make Oaklandside 510 better? We'd love your thoughts.Main story this week:Host Tasneem Raja talks with Oaklandside news editor Darwin BondGraham and road safety reporter Jose Fermoso about The Oaklandside's transparency work. They discuss:The legal framework that gives journalists and residents access to government records and meetingsOur 2023 lawsuit against the Alameda County Registrar of Voters over election transparencyJose's First Amendment victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over the right to report on sideshowsHow Oakland police radio encryption impacts public safety reportingThe costs and challenges of enforcing transparency laws through litigationPractical steps Oakland residents can take to support press freedomWeekend and upcoming eventsArts reporter Azucena Rasilla closes with weekend and upcoming activities including:STUDIO 8 Film Festival at Shapeshifters Cinema, Friday, September 19thUrban Peace Movement's "That's Oakland, Baby!" Block Party in West Oakland, Saturday, September 20th at noonThe East Bay Photo Collective's annual fundraiser at Shershow Studios, Saturday, September 20th at 5 p.m.A screening of "The Lemurian Candidate" at Grand Lake Theatre, Tuesday, September 23rd at 7 p.m.Tame Impala's Oakland Arena shows, Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th at 8 p.m.)Stories we cover in this episodeWaymo robotaxis could be coming to OaklandOakland teachers navigate AI policies in the classroomOur Lady of Lourdes parishioners fight to save their churchEdith's Pie announces closure after five and a half yearsPerfect picnic pairings: Oakland parks + takeout guideWhy an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow lawThe Oaklandside is suing the Alameda County Registrar of VotersOakland police radio encryption limits transparencyOaklandside 510 is a weekly news show from The Oaklandside. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected] to the only newsroom fully dedicated to Oakland.