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An Oakland couple's vacation at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas turned disastrous when a leaking ceiling drenched their room. After reaching out to 7 On Your Side, the couple received a full refund and an apology from hotel management. The hotel attributed the leak to a cracked clean water pipe, not sewage.
The California DMV has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the company misled consumers regarding the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles. The DMV seeks a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales and manufacturing in California, citing safety concerns linked to its Autopilot feature. Critics argue that Tesla's marketing claims are dangerous and misleading.
Oakland leaders report a 50% reduction in shootings over 18 months due to the reimplementation of the Ceasefire violence prevention strategy. The city aims to educate residents on the program's success during teach-ins at local venues. Mayor Barbara Lee emphasizes the program's focus on a small segment of the population responsible for most violence.
The U.S. Department of Justice requested lists of noncitizen inmates from California sheriffs, threatening legal action if compliance is not met. Alameda County officials, however, maintain a zero-contact policy with immigration authorities and have yet to receive such requests. The California Values Act limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Barbara Lee announced plans to enhance Oakland's accessibility for people with mobility issues following a settlement agreement from a lawsuit filed by residents using wheelchairs. The city will retrofit 11,000 curb ramps and repair 78,000 sidewalks over the next 25 years, pending judicial approval of the settlement.
The Oaklandside launches Oaklandside 510, a weekly podcast delivering local news and insights every Friday for three months. The inaugural episode discusses Mayor Barbara Lee’s response to President Trump’s budget bill and features community voices sharing their stories. This pilot aims to enhance audience engagement and understanding of Oakland’s pressing issues.
Oakland City Council faces a contentious decision over a $45 million security contract, with proposals from Allied Universal Security Services and Marina Security Services. The council delayed the legislation amid concerns about the current contractor's ties to a corruption investigation.
Architect June Grant's exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California invites visitors to envision the future of Oakland, focusing on the year 3000. The exhibit, titled "Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain," documents Black displacement and resilience in the East Bay through various installations and artifacts.
A law enforcement procession transported the body of slain parole agent Joshua Byrd from Oakland to Sacramento on Friday. Byrd, 40, was shot and killed in the Oakland parole unit by Bryan Keith Hall, 48, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. This marks the first line-of-duty death for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2018.
Comeback Cafe in Emeryville temporarily closed for July, with plans to reassess reopening in August. Las Brasas, another Emeryville restaurant serving Peruvian cuisine, has been marked permanently closed on Google.