I noticed that Children’s Fairyland changed their sign—not the big one by the main entrance, but the one close to the lake, at the top of the grassy slope where people sunbathe. It now reads Ohloneland.

The equity cult is alive and well at the Los Angeles Times, where the paper announced the start of their “Equity Reporting Initiative.”

One of the most remarkable news stories of 2024 is that, nationally and locally, crime is down. Almost all major cities report crime reductions, including Oakland.

I’m thankful we recalled Sheng Thao and Pamela Price. We sent a powerful message across America: even Oakland, one of the bluest cities, has its limits when it comes to tolerating incompetence, enabling criminals, and woke lies.

What is Oakland’s #1 priority heading into the new year? Is it:

1.   Balancing the budget?

2.   Fighting crime?

3.   Bringing retail back?

4.   Ending encampments?

5.   Restoring public trust in government?