Illegal dumping in Oakland is a mess. Why?

Today: illegal dumping in Oakland. Why it keeps getting worse, what the city has tried, and what might actually work. Reporter Eli Wolfe joins us to sort out the mess.And, we’ll talk about Boots Riley’s new film that debuted in Oakland, how the search for OUSD’s next leader got delayed again, who’s paint-bombing Flock cameras, and what you need to know before you vote in the primary election on June 2nd.Stories we cover in this episode:Illegal DumpingOakland’s illegal dumping strategy isn’t working. A new report explains whyAI drones to spot illegal dumping? Oakland is considering a pilot projectIllegal dumping fines could go up a lot in OaklandIllegal trash dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed lawIllegal dumpers face big fines in Oakland, but they rarely have to payArts & CommunityBoots Riley’s raucous ‘I Love Boosters’ premieres in Oakland3 Oakland artists picked for this year’s Rainin Arts FellowshipA fight for transgender inclusion in high school sports comes to OaklandEducationOUSD postpones superintendent searchBusinessIt’s official: The ‘Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport’ name staysPublic SafetyWho is paint bombing Oakland’s Flock cameras?City Hall and PoliticsWhat Oakland voters should know about the June 2 primary electionNature and the CityDozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on holdTour stunning native plant gardens in East Bay backyardsFoodThe Lodge (including deer heads) is back, but some things have changedFor the latest restaurant openings and closings in Oakland, visit oaklandside.org.Find all these stories and more at oaklandside.org. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected].