Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban
OAKLAND, Calif. – Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift…
Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives
Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with…
Proposed Oakland tax may present a key policy test for Mayor Barbara Lee
OAKLAND — Ahead of a budget process that may be a key policy test in Barbara Lee’s shortened…
Iranian artists embrace music as a salve for strife in their homeland
Good news from Iran is hard to come by, a situation that has prevailed since the Islamic Revolution…
From the Alameda County Board of Supervisors | Mailbox
In response to numerous questions from community-based organizations about Senator Wahab’s bill SB1193, our office released the attached…
Tom Steyer’s fossil fuel, private prison investments face scrutiny in California governor’s race
Philanthropist Tom Steyer has cast himself as the progressive billionaire who vows to take on corporate power as…
Oakland June ballot measure would update rules for legacy police and fire pension fund
Oakland voters are being asked to approve a charter amendment on the June 2 ballot that would change…
Oakland youth soccer club marks 51 years of empowering girls on and off the field
Oakland Soccer Club: Building community & confidence for youth For the hundreds of children enrolled in the Oakland…
Oakland’s only Gap store is closing
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Gap is closing its storefront on Lakeshore Avenue, which serves as the retailer’s final…
Impressive ‘pole dancing’ squirrel in Oakland caught on video
‘Pole dancing’ squirrel Oakland resident captures entertaining video of acrobatic squirrel. Video Credit: Scott Gottesman OAKLAND, Calif. –…
Here’s what’s causing Oakland home values to drop
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland home values have now fallen to their lowest levels in about 10 years. Oakland…
Another deceitful Oakland tax plan. Vote no on Measure E
Here we go again. Less than two years after Oakland voters approved a parcel tax increase to support…