Darwin Bondgraham is a News Editor at The Oaklandside. He specializes in crime, social issues, and governance, with a focus on police and prosecutorial misconduct, as well as environmental and political topics. His work has been featured in Berkeleyside, Rolling Stone, and The Oaklandside.
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Darwin Bondgraham's coverage largely focuses on local government, politics, and public safety in the United States, specifically in California and Oakland. His articles often feature evolving stories, government announcements, and legal policy regulation related to protests, politics, activism, public safety, and local government.
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By: Eli Wolfe, Darwin Bondgraham, Natalie Orenstein
Former Mayor Libby Schaaf is one of the few prominent current or former city leaders supporting Sheng Thao’s removal.
By: Ashley Mcbride, Darwin Bondgraham
A mailer encourages voters to reject a slew of local and state propositions, including one supporting same-sex marriage. Today the group behind the ad said “No on Prop 3” was a printing error.
The court creates a new pathway for treatment, housing, and support to address mental health and substance abuse disorders.
By: Oaklandside, Eli Wolfe, Natalie Orenstein
Politicos are eyeing the soon-to-be vacant office and rumors are swirling. One person has already set up a committee to run.
LeRonne Armstrong accused the city of violating his First Amendment right to free speech. A judge disagreed, sending the lawsuit back to state court.
A fire engine crew found hundreds of smoldering pyrotechnics near Raimondi Park. No one knows who lit the fuse.
Fire stations, libraries and other publicly owned buildings will host solar panels capable of generating 1.6 megawatts under a plan being considered by the city.
By: Eli Wolfe
New court documents allege Fruitvale businessman Mario Juarez orchestrated an election scheme paid for by 2 powerful city contractors.
By: Eli Wolfe
The city of Oakland has applied for a restraining order against Seneca Scott, a prominent political organizer who ran for mayor in 2022 and was a leader of the recall campaign against Mayor Sheng Thao.
By: Natalie Orenstein, Darwin Bondgraham
Rumors have been swirling that the retiring congresswoman might seek Oakland’s top job in the April special election.
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