The Oaklandside

## AC Transit director subjected to ‘unwanted physical contact,’ investigation finds An independent inquiry found that Joel Young inappropriately touched fellow board member Sarah Syed during a meeting last fall. Thanks to redistricting, Young is now running for Syed’s Oakland seat.

## This week in Oakland: ‘Alice Street’ screening at OMCA, and an immersive exhibit at Creative Growth Other events include salsa dancing in Montclair, a celebration at the Rockridge Branch library, and improv at Pan Theater Downtown.

## Oakland police backslide on key reform in federal oversight case, monitor says OPD missed deadlines for completing a few of its “most serious” internal affairs cases. It’s unclear if this will affect the department’s push to exit federal oversight.

## Temescal Pool swimmers go to hospital with chemical injuries Sources say muriatic acid and chlorine were spewed into the pool during a swim last Thursday. Oakland leaders have yet to explain what happened.

## A Mid-Autumn Moon Festival dinner at Peony adds modern twists to traditional Chinese banquet food Acclaimed chef Gizela Ho and the team at the Oakland Chinatown restaurant braved generational gaps and the hottest day of the year to cook up a creative holiday menu.