Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns
A former top-level Oakland mayoral staffer is suing the city over claims that she was improperly fired after…
Bay Area hiring roars back with big January job gains in hopeful sign
The Bay Area added 15,000 jobs in January, gains that accounted for a significant portion of positions added…
Literacy, good teachers key to California education, says EdVoice CEO – The Mercury News
California schools face a rocky future, with districts across the state considering school closures or layoffs in an…
Oakland police report broad declines in major crime, down nearly 30% in early 2026
Reported serious crime in Oakland fell nearly 30% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the…
Oakland Fund buys $12M building for teacher housing
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school…
Oakland restores police cadet program with $900,000 grant, relaunch set for May
Oakland will restore its Police Department Cadet Program after the City Council recently approved up to $900,000 in…
Iconic Oakland office tower lands new owner through speedy foreclosure
OAKLAND — A landmark Oakland office tower is now owned by a veteran real estate firm after a…
Crime decrease continuing in Oakland; strategies planned to extend trend – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — Continuing last year’s encouraging trend, violent crime in the city — including homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies…
Earthquake jolts several sections of Santa Cruz County and Bay Area
BOULDER CREEK — An earthquake early Thursday centered in Santa Cruz County rattled numerous communities, including the Bay…
Oakland police to launch 60-day federal blitz targeting gun violence
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Police Department on Wednesday announced a 60-day enforcement operation in partnership with federal…
Iconic Oakland office tower lands new owner through speedy foreclosure
OAKLAND — A landmark Oakland office tower is now owned by a veteran real estate firm after a…
Earthquake jolts several sections of Santa Cruz County and Bay Area
BOULDER CREEK — An earthquake centered in Santa Cruz County rattled numerous communities, including the Bay Area and…