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Deadly Oakland fire may spur crackdown on off-the-grid artists’ spaces
Rents in the Bay Area are among the highest in the country, pushing many artists into illegal work/live spaces like the Ghost Ship, where a fire left 36 dead. Now, officials vow to step up regulation.
Oakland warehouse manager tells ‘Today’ show: ‘I am incredibly sorry’
Derick Almena leased and managed the warehouse known as “Ghost Ship,” which burned down over the weekend, killing at least 36 people. He gave an agonized, frequently tense interview on the Today show.
Recovery efforts at burned Oakland warehouse paused over fear of collapse
A devastating fire on Friday killed at least 36 people at an artists’ collective in Oakland, Calif. Firefighters have temporarily halted recovery efforts after they noticed a wall was leaning.
Mired In Sex Scandal, Oakland Police Department Loses 3 Chiefs In 9 Days
A number of officers are accused of having sex with a teenager; others allegedly sent racist texts. The mayor’s office is taking control after the chief and then two acting chiefs resigned in a row.
From Oakland To Baltimore: Lessons Learned From Cities Of Unrest
What comes from such tragic events are crucial lessons about policing for other cities. Mainly, they’ve taught officials the importance of keeping the public informed and good community relationships.