Mayoral candidates discuss public safety and city finances at forum
The four candidates for Oakland mayor talked about the city budget, economic revitalization and other issues at a…
Barbara Lee gives upbeat address as unions press for deal
In her second State of the City speech, this one coinciding with her campaign for reelection, Mayor Barbara…
Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee?
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is running for a full term in this year’s election. Compared to the crowded…
Where do Oakland mayor and City Council candidates stand on Flock, AI, and homelessness?
Oakland’s future could look distinctly different depending on who’s elected mayor or city councilmember on Nov. 3. We…
Oakland police released from federal oversight after 23 years
The Oakland Police Department has been released from federal court oversight, ending the longest-running court-ordered reform program of…
Oakland police exit 23 years of federal oversight after ‘Riders’ scandal
A federal judge ended 23 years of federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department on Tuesday, closing a…
The highs and lows of Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s record
When Barbara Lee ran for mayor in 2025, she faced a crowd of challengers, including one well-known rival…
Oakland Centenarian Nuna McKee Honored!
By Ken Epstein County’s letter counters critics who offer Doomsday scenarios for Oakland schools The Oakland Unified School…
Oakland People’s Arms Embargo Coalition Demands End to Military Shipments Thru Oakland
By Ken Epstein A growing coalition, the Oakland People’s Arms Embargo, has gained broad support in the Bay…
Oakland Launches Aerbits Program to Identify, Report Abandoned Trash
By Rebecca Kaplan Special to The Post On Tuesday, the City of Oakland launched Aerbits, an innovative new…
New state law gives Oakland power to boot cars of illegal dumpers
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Sunday that will give local governments the ability to slap boots…
Oakland leaders provide update on city efforts to combat illegal dumping
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland city officials and community members gathered for a public meeting in East Oakland to…