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Video Blog: Cannabis Initiative
Interview: Cannabis Initiative, World Cup, etc.June 3, 2010City Attorney Russo on legalizing cannabis in CA and other issues. |
Press Conf: Gang Injunction
North Oakland gang injunctionFebruary 18, 2010Oakland uses a new tool in fight against violent criminal enterprise. |
Press Conf: Immigration Fraud
Immigration fraud lawsuit Part IJanuary 28, 2010Press Conference: Neighborhood Law Corps sues Oakland company for ripping off immigrant families. |
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News: Immigration Fraud
Immigration fraud lawsuit Part IIJanuary 28, 2010Neighborhood Law Corps sues Oakland company for ripping off immigrant families. |
PSA: Foreclosure Scams
How to avoid foreclosure rescue scamsJuly 28, 2009City Attorney Russo and HERA Exec. Director Maeve Elise Brown: How to get real foreclosure help and avoid rescue scams. |
Video Blog: Liquor Enforcement
Cracking down on nuisance liquor outletsJune 19, 2009Oakland cracks down on problem liquor stores and bars. |
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News: Illegal Evictions
City sues to stop illegal evictions in OaklandMarch 12, 2009Oakland files lawsuits against banks and agents responsible for wrongful evictions at foreclosed properties. |
Speech: Marriage Equality
Oakland Marriage Equality Press ConferenceMarch 6, 2009City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, City Attorney Russo & others talk about equal rights and the lawsuit against California's ban on same sex marriage. |
Video Blog: Riders Case
City wins 8-year legal battle against "Riders"February 9, 2009Video report about the city's legal battle with two of the "Riders," former cops accused of beating suspects, planting evidence and engaging in other misconduct. |
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Speech: 2009 Inauguration
State of the CityJanuary 5, 2009City Attorney John Russo gives a frank assessment of Oakland city government during the 2009 inauguration ceremony. |
News: Fighting Utility Shut-Offs
Utility Shut-Offs Hurt TenantsDecember 22, 2008The City of Oakland declares utility shut-offs in foreclosed rental properties a threat to public health and safety. |
Interview: Obama, Prop 8
Lawsuit against Prop 8November 9, 2008CBS 5 interview: Election of Barack Obama, Oakland's legal fight against Prop 8 and the inevitability of same sex marriage rights. |
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News: Neighborhood Law Corps
CBS 5: Oakland Finds Solution for Nuisance NeighborsSeptember 22, 2008CBS News looks at Oakland's Neighborhood Law Corps to find out how Oakland deals with slumlords and other public nuisances. |
Interview: ROAR
City Hall ReformJuly 10, 2008City Attorney Russo on the campaign for Real Oakland Administrative Reform (ROAR): Five proposals for more accountable, transparent and effective city government. |
Press Conference: ROAR
City Hall ReformJuly 9, 2008The City Attorney, City Auditor and members of the City Council announce the campaign for Real Oakland Administrative Reform (ROAR). |
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Video Blog: Elections
Oakland Focus InterviewJune 4, 2008Local and presidential elections, the Oakland Raiders' relationship to the city, the new Special Prosecution Team and other issues. |
Interview: Moth Spraying
Don't spray first & ask questions laterApril 25, 2008"Before you spray millions of people in their homes and communities, make sure you know what it is you are doing. The government saying 'trust us, it's safe' is not going to get it done." |
Video Blog: Predatory Lending
How to protect CA from predatory lendingFebruary 2008Three laws we need in California to prevent predatory lending and help solve the foreclosure crisis. |
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Interview: Foreclosure Crisis
Oakland's Foreclosure CrisisJanuary 17, 2008"It's not simply the family whose dreams are being extinguished, who are losing equity, who are losing their home. It's also that when one of these homes is foreclosed ... you're looking at an impact to the very fabric of that block." |
PSA
Click It or Ticket Public Service AnnouncementJune 2007Russo gets a lesson in seat belt safety and the law. |
Video Blog: OHA Lawsuit
Cleaning up OHA HousingApril 2007The City of Oakland sued the Oakland Housing Authority in 2007 over unsafe living conditions and a lack of basic repairs. In December 2008 the two agencies agreed to a settlement that includes new systems for reporting, tracking and fixing maintenance problems. |
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Video Blog: EBMUD Lawsuit
Central Reservoir Landslide LawsuitMarch 2007The East Bay Municipal Utility District has yet to take responsibility for leaks in its Central Reservoir or damage to homes and streets caused by landslides in the area. Citing national security, EBMUD has refused to disclose information about the leaks. |
Video: Introducing the NLC
Introducing the Neighborhood Law CorpsApril 2006Documentary about the work and the mission of the Neighborhood Law Corps. |
PSA: Open Government
Oakland's Open Government ProgramMarch 20, 2003How to access information, request public records and navigate city government. |
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