New Oakland Police Chief Appointment Brings Excitement for Residents and Leaders
Newly appointed Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has received hopeful reactions from Oakland residents and leaders. Photo by Alain Laughlin.
By Magaly Muñoz Since the announcement of the appointment of Oakland Police Department’s (OPD) new police chief, former Lubbock, Texas chief Floyd Mitchell, two weeks ago, Oaklanders appear to be hopeful and eagerly looking forward to the changes his new leadership will bring. Mitchell’s arrival comes a year after the firing of former chief LeRonne
Armstrong, an Oakland native whose departure upset many in the community. The 12-month gap in leadership has been a point of contention among residents and city leaders. Supporters of Mayor Sheng Thao’s recall blame her for the rise in crime, attributing it to her decision to let Armstrong go. Despite the animosity surrounding the situation, Oaklanders and former colleagues of Mitchell have spoken
highly of him. They are open to his ideas and expertise in addressing the city’s ongoing concerns about crime in the city. City Council President Nikki Fortunato-Bas said in a statement that she is excited to work with Mitchell to address the challenges facing Oakland. “As Oakland continues to focus on building a safer and more inclusive community, Chief Floyd Mitchell’s ap-
pointment marks a pivotal moment. His proven track record in law enforcement and crime reduction, coupled with a commitment to community engagement, aligns with our vision for Oakland’s future,” Fortunato-Bas said. Councilmember Carroll Fife told the Post that she has spoken to several businesses and police officers who have said that the security of having a permaContinued on page 10
Oakland Post “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18
postnewsgroup.com
A’s Announce This Season Will Be their Last in Oakland
Governor Newsom Announces Installation of New High-Tech Cameras in East Bay
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), left, stands beside U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), as they listen to Angelina Galiteva, right, CEO for Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) while Oakland Private Industry Council CEO Raymond Lankford (center) and ARCHES COO Dr. Scott Brandt stand by. Photo by JonathanFitnessJones.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will continue its investments in Oakland and the East Bay by installing 480 new hightech cameras to assist local law enforcement in identifying vehicles linked to crimes. Photo: iStock photo image by marcoventuriniautieri.
By Magaly Muñoz
Governor Gavin Newsom announced last Friday that his administration will install 480 hightech cameras in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay to assist law enforcement in identifying vehicles linked to crimes. In partnership with Flock Safety, the cameras will allow local law enforcement agencies to identify vehicle features beyond just license plate numbers, and enable the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Oakland Police Department (OPD), and other agencies to search for vehicles and perpetrators suspected
to be linked to crimes and receive real-time alerts about their movement, according to a statement by Newsom. The cameras will identify vehicles based on type, make, color, license plate state, missing/covered plates, and other unique features including bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks. “This investment marks another step forward in our commitment to bolstering public safety and tackling organized crime and roadway violence in Oakland and across California. With the installation of this 480 high-tech camera network, Continued on page 10
DA Pamela Price Stands By Mother Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland in 2018
DA Pamela Price with Carol Jones in front of signs asking help that include photos of her son Patrick DeMarco Scott. Courtesy photo.
By Post Staff
On Feb. 3, 2018, Patrick Scott Jr. was killed while waiting at the bus stop at 62nd and Market Streets in North Oakland, near the Berkley City border. The McClymonds High School alum was on his way to visit his grandmother when an unknown person approached him and fired multiple shots. Patrick’s mother, Carol Jones, a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church, along with Pastor Ray Williams and First Lady Janet Williams asked the Post to publish the story about how Patrick was not a gang member nor involved in any criminal activity, but a victim of possible mistaken identity. Ironically, Carol Jones used to take Patrick with her as they volunteered to collect and give food, clothing and support prayers for families and individual victims of violence.
Every two months she and the congregants of her church along with the support of Oakland City Councilmember Dan Kalb and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price retrace the steps from 62nd Street to the church at 34th and Adeline praying and singing along the way. “We, the More Foundation, hold these events every other month in memory of Patrick DeMarco Scott Jr. to let the public know the case is not closed, the case is still open,” said Jones. “I couldn’t get anyone from Nancy O’Malley’s office to come out and support us. The (Oakland Police Department) homicide detectives were not successful, but officer Sgt. Bluford has been a great help and the Honorable Dan Kalb been there since day one. He’s marched with us, talked with us, cried with us and held hands with us, and I appreciate his help,” Jones said. Jones wants the FBI to get involved. During the last six years, Carol has kept the faith to help families who have suffered from violence while waiting for justice for her son. On Feb. 3 and the third day of every other month of the year, she commemorates her son’s death by helping others. On April 3, she fed more than 100 volunteers and distributed hygiene kits, tarps, bus passes and school supplies to families. To contribute please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation. help@gmail.com
61st Year, No. 14
Weekly Edition. Edition. April 3 - 9, 2024
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Congresswoman Barbara Lee visit Hydrogen Hub at Port of Oakland
By and Post Staff
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (DCalif.) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) received a tour on Thursday of the Port of Oakland’s hydrogen projects accompanied by leadership from the Port of Oakland and the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) Hydrogen Hub. The visit came after the lawmakers secured up to $1.2 billion for the hub to facilitate the production and utilization of renewable,
clean hydrogen across California. Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland was the tour host. He was accompanied by Port of Oakland Vice President Andreas Cluver, SSA Marine Terminal Services Manager Susan Ransom, and Abigail Struxness, SSA Marine Director of Sustainability. ARCHES CEO Angelina Galiteva and Dr. Scott Brandt, ARCHES COO, joined the tour. During the tour, the lawmakers would learn more about how regional projects like the ones at the Continued on page 10
We Refuse to Fail: Order Must Be Restored
Oakland A’s fans held a protest tailgate outside of Oakland Coliseum to urge the Alameda Board of Supervisors to terminate their deal with Coliseum Way Partners in selling the county’s shares of the stadium. Photo by Magaly Muñoz. By Magaly Muñoz and Post Staff
Signaling an end to negotiations to
keep the A’s in Oakland, team owner John Fisher announced Thursday that
2024 would be their last season at the Oakland Coliseum ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, when a new stadium there is built.
The A’s announced Thursday that
they will be playing in Sacramento at Sutter Health Stadium, home of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affili-
ate team, for their 2025 through 2027
John Fisher. Courtesy of Bloomberg. seasons.
“We understand the disappoint-
ment this news brings to our fans,
weak against the strong, the collaborators against the resistors, the men at battle with the women, the light-skinned vs. the dark-skinned, the House Negro, vs. the Field Negro. These actions still prevail to this very day. The new exploitation is disrupting families by sending our young people through the prison pipeline, especially people of color. Babies are raising themselves. Fathers and mothers are homeless. What we see now with increases in the encampments of un-housed populations and the increase of criminal behavior is the descendants of slaves being controlled by plans first initiated by slave masters. Continued on page 10
Continued on page 10
Faces Around the Bay: Mary Tess, ‘a Consummate
Treco Silas, left, Catreel Shivers and Leonard Smith. Photo by JohnathanFitnessJones. By Richard Johnson There is an obvious disconnect with today’s youth. This glaring separation didn’t happen by chance; in my opinion, it was conceived by the powers that be to create chaos and disruption. These ploys can be explained by the historical slavery era references of the fictional parable of Willie Lynch, in which the slave is taught to despise his own people. The Willie Lynch concept was a way to control slaves for generations. In summary, the Willie Lynch syndrome explains how Blacks have practiced self-induced distrust that has survived to this present day since Emancipation. There were many methods employed to create this separation, such as the old vs. the young, the
as this season marks our final one in Oakland,” Fisher said in a statement. “Throughout this season, we will honor and celebrate our time in Oakland, and will share additional details soon.” The A’s have an option to play an additional season at the Sacramento RiverCats’ 14,000-seat stadium, Sutter Health Park. On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Shao’s office released a statement saying that the city had met with A’s officials and hoped that negotiations over a temporary lease of the Coliseum would continue. “Oakland made a fair and reasonable offer to the A’s. We await their response and look forward to continuing discussions as necessary,” Mayor Thao said. At the meeting, Oakland’s proposal wanted the team to sign five -year lease with opt-out clause at three years; pay Oakland $97 million extension fee; assume field conversion costs; and agree to sell its Coliseum stake to a local developer. The city also asked MLB to com-
Mary Tess, Oakland-based caregiver. Courtesy photo. By Barbara Fluhrer When China instituted the one child policy in the early 1900s, Mary Tess’s grandparents left China for the Philippines, where she was born in 1963. Tess, an Oakland-based caregiver, received a BS in Biology from St. Louis University in the Philippines and went to Dental School for four years, passing the board exams in 1988. Tess married, had two children, and she and her husband opened a dental clinic which they ran for eight years. Wanting “a better life for the
children,” Tess’s husband moved to America in 1996 and petitioned for the family to follow. Four years later, Mary and the two children came to Oakland, where they had their third boy. Her first job was with a facility for the mentally challenged, then a nursing home. Soon, she began doing home care, which she continues to enjoy. She has worked throughout the East Bay for 25 years. The late Odessa Sutton of Oakland was one of Tess’s clients. Sutton was resistant to having anyone in her home, though her health was declining. She finally agreed to a few hours, and the hours turned into years, until Sutton died. Tess accompanied her on doctor appointments, prepared meals, nursed wounds, did light housekeeping, and provided general care. They became close companions, and Sutton had no hesitation in claiming Tess as “a consummate friend and caregiver.” Tess believes, “Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.”