"They discuss: The legal framework that gives journalists and residents access to government records and meetings Oaklandside's 2023 lawsuit against the Alameda County Registrar of Voters over election transparency Jose's First Amendment victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over the right to report on sideshows How Oakland police radio encryption impacts public safety reporting"
"Arts reporter Azucena Rasilla closes with events happening this weekend and beyond including: Tame Impala's Oakland Arena shows, Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th at 8 p.m. STUDIO 8 Film Festival at Shapeshifters Cinema, Friday, September 19th Urban Peace Movement's That's Oakland, Baby! Block Party in West Oakland, Saturday, September 20th at noon The 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."
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Oaklandside pursued transparency work including a 2023 lawsuit against the Alameda County Registrar of Voters over election transparency and legal efforts to enforce public records access. Reporters highlighted the legal framework that grants journalists and residents access to government records and meetings and described the costs and challenges of enforcing transparency laws through litigation. A reporter won a Ninth Circuit First Amendment victory affirming the right to report on sideshows. Coverage examined how Oakland police radio encryption affects public safety reporting and offered practical steps residents can take to support press freedom. Coverage also covered local developments, school AI, preservation fights, business closures, and community events.
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