Oakland hotels on The Blade show limits of city’s fight against sex trafficking
Fifteen years ago, Oakland’s leaders launched an ambitious plan to combat prostitution and trafficking along “The Blade” —…
Board’s Move to Award Contract Must Be Reversed | Editorials
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors recently approved a single-bid consulting contract to TeamCivX LLC. The contract calls…
Man killed in shooting near Oakland’s Uptown District
OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot while driving Wednesday afternoon near Oakland’s Uptown District, police said. The…
Tech companies launch Bay Area job cuts in fresh staffing reductions
Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs…
Oakland leaders will no longer challenge police oversight body’s powers
OAKLAND — One of the country’s strongest law-enforcement watchdog groups is no longer under the immediate threat of…
Family of former NFL running back Doug Martin sues Oakland, police officers, paramedics in October death
The parents of former NFL player Doug Martin filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the retired All-Pro running back…
‘Living nightmare’: Oakland activists, tenants demand action on housing code violations
AROUND 50 PEOPLE gathered at Oakland City Hall on Tuesday to demand that the city address code infractions…
Oakland leaders will no longer challenge police oversight body’s powers
OAKLAND — One of the country’s strongest law-enforcement watchdog groups is no longer under the immediate threat of…
Family of former NFL running back Doug Martin sues Oakland, police officers, paramedics in October death
The family of former NFL player Doug Martin filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Oakland, five…
How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in Alameda, reported in the week of May 18?
A single-family home that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate…
Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland
More than 20,000 are expected to gather at Lake Merrit this Saturday for the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland. …
Report shows increase in successful placements of unhoused residents, insufficient funding threatens progress | Housing
A new data report from Berkeley’s Homeless Response Team shows an increase in successful placement in shelters for…