Oakland City Council is blatantly breaking transparency laws

Note: this episode was recorded Wednesday, before Thursday’s whirlwind news of a Bay Area “surge” in federal enforcement that didn’t materialize—for now. We’ll talk about it in next week’s episode.This week on Oaklandside 510, our investigation into how Oakland City Council members routinely ignore public records laws, good news on lead contamination progress in Oakland schools, a guide to local “resistance” activism, and new cafes and restaurants around the Town.Oaklandside reporting in this episode:Oakland officials have flagrantly violated transparency law Drinking water at most Oakland schools now meets safety thresholds Oakland turns out for 'No Kings' protest against Trump The East Bay 'resistance': A guide to local activism New restaurants and cafe openings: Eve's Waterfront reopens, Alleyway Cafe in Temescal Alley, Olivia Coffee and Flower, Leo's Diner, Marin's Kitchen & Coffee, Payakk in MontclairFind all these stories and more at oaklandside.org. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected].