"This week, investigative reporter Beck Klein and news editor Darwin BondGraham walk us through their blockbuster investigation into OPD's runaway overtime spending, a story that has nearly 300,000 readers. Plus: A councilmember's conflict-of-interest questions, the latest on Ken Houston's controversial encampment policy, students walk out to protest ICE violence, Mayor Lee's strong mayor proposal, and where to watch the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's halftime show around Oakland."
"Tasneem Raja is the Editor-in-Chief of The Oaklandside. A pioneer in data journalism and local nonprofit news startups, she co-founded The Tyler Loop, a nationally recognized community news platform in East Texas. She was a senior editor at NPR's Code Switch and at Mother Jones, where the team she led helped build the first-ever database of mass shootings in America. She started her career as features reporter at The Chicago Reader and The Philadelphia Weekly, and lives in Oakland with her husband and daughter."
Investigative reporting uncovered runaway overtime spending by the Oakland Police Department that attracted nearly 300,000 readers. A report examined a councilmember's conflict-of-interest questions and the contested encampment policy implemented by Ken Houston. Students staged walkouts to protest violence linked to ICE enforcement. Mayor Lee proposed a strong-mayor plan affecting local governance. Coverage included information on where to watch the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's halftime show across Oakland. The newsletter consolidated stories on OPD overtime, City Hall, immigration enforcement, protests, community food, and local events. Contact information for feedback and story ideas was provided.
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