OOakland Read More OPD may be ready to end federal oversight, say city leadersJanuary 26, 2026 At a court hearing tomorrow, U.S. District Judge William Orrick will hear from Oakland city leaders and civil…
CCalifornia Read More California Sees Record Low Homicide Rates in Recent YearsJanuary 26, 2026 By Nigel Duara For the second year in a row, Gov. Gavin Newsom is celebrating California’s declining homicide…
OOakland Read More Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopens in Oakland after $100M makeover, after 20 year absenceJanuary 26, 2026 It was a double-header celebration to mark the grand opening of the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the…
OOakland Read More Oakland celebrates reopening of historic Henry J. Kaiser building January 23, 2026 This week, Oakland is celebrating the reopening of the historic Henry J. Kaiser building, following a $100 million…
OOakland Read More Oakland council rejects 2 Police Commission nominees, approves Mayor Lee’s picksJanuary 22, 2026 THE OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL once again rejected two veteran members of the city’s Police Commission who were nominated…
OOakland Read More Oakland provides temporary shelter for numerous residents displaced by fireJanuary 20, 2026 The city of Oakland on Monday gave displaced residents of a building fire temporary shelter and will support…
OOakland Read More Oakland rolls out speed cameras at 18 locations across city; 60-day warning period underwayJanuary 16, 2026 The City of Oakland is cracking down on speeding with the launch of its new automated speed safety…
OOakland Read More Oakland gets Super Bowl spotlight as Bay Area’s only official watch party hostJanuary 14, 2026 Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced that her city will host the Bay Area’s only official NFL Super Bowl…
OOakland Read More Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crimeJanuary 11, 2026 OAKLAND MAYOR Barbara Lee was joined by community advocates at the steps of City Hall on Thursday to…
OOakland Read More Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City leaders aren’t declaring victory yetJanuary 8, 2026 2025 was a historic year for public safety improvements in Oakland, but city leaders aren’t waving the victory…
OOakland Read More Here are the big moves that happened in 2025January 6, 2026 Last year saw important changes in the leadership of Oakland’s government, not least of which was the election…
OOakland Read More ‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless countJanuary 1, 2026 Oakland city officials issued a call Tuesday for 500 volunteers for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 22.  …