Today: illegal dumping in Oakland. Why it keeps getting worse, what the city has tried, and what might actually work. Reporter Eli Wolfe joins us to sort out the mess.

And, we’ll talk about Boots Riley’s new film that debuted in Oakland, how the search for OUSD’s next leader got delayed again, who’s paint-bombing Flock cameras, and what you need to know before you vote in the primary election on June 2nd.

Stories we cover in this episode:

Illegal Dumping

• Oakland’s illegal dumping strategy isn’t working. A new report explains why
• AI drones to spot illegal dumping? Oakland is considering a pilot project
• Illegal dumping fines could go up a lot in Oakland
• Illegal trash dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed law
• Illegal dumpers face big fines in Oakland, but they rarely have to pay

Arts & Community

• Boots Riley’s raucous ‘I Love Boosters’ premieres in Oakland
• 3 Oakland artists picked for this year’s Rainin Arts Fellowship
• A fight for transgender inclusion in high school sports comes to Oakland

Education

• OUSD postpones superintendent search

Business

• It’s official: The ‘Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport’ name stays

Public Safety

• Who is paint bombing Oakland’s Flock cameras?

City Hall and Politics

• What Oakland voters should know about the June 2 primary election

Nature and the City

• Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold
• Tour stunning native plant gardens in East Bay backyards

Food

• The Lodge (including deer heads) is back, but some things have changed
• For the latest restaurant openings and closings in Oakland, visit oaklandside.org.

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