Oakland goes to the movies

Mayor Barbara Lee's proposed budget includes restoring a $250,000 film rebate program — a small but meaningful step toward making Oakland a filmmaking hub. Arts reporter Azucena Rasilla explains what it would take to get more films made in Oakland, and why local filmmakers are cautiously optimistic.Plus: Oakland's speed cameras have issued 82,000 fines in their first 40 days, San Francisco police smash down the door of Elaine Brown's West Oakland building, rescue dogs sent from Oakland to a Humboldt County shelter were allegedly killed, and Art Murmur celebrates its 20th anniversary.Stories we cover in this episode:FilmWhy more filmmakers could soon be eyeing OaklandBoots Riley's raucous 'I Love Boosters' premieres in Oakland3 Oakland artists picked for this year's Rainin Arts FellowshipOakland Paramount Theatre's classic movie screenings are back!Road safetyOakland speed cameras: 82,000 fines in 40 daysPublic safetySFPD smashes down door of Elaine Brown's West Oakland building in robbery searchCity HallRescue dogs from Oakland allegedly killed at shelter in Humboldt CountySports and foodThe Athletic Club is back with a new team betting on OaklandUpcoming eventsArt Murmur 20th AnniversaryFind all these stories and more at oaklandside.org. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected]