Fifth & Mission

Calls to Defund the Police Are Shaping Oakland Races

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Five Oakland City Council seats are up for grabs in November, and with them the potential to reshape the city’s political leadership. Reporter Rachel Swan talks about the most closely watched races, and why defunding the police has emerged as a central theme throughout them. | Get unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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