Bay Area lawmakers push back on Trump’s proposed $75M Oakland coal terminal
President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a controversial project that would create a $75 million coal export…
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
The Brief The Numbers: So far, 54% of counted ballots have voted “no” on Measure E. The Cost:…
Oakland has new rules, safety measures for First Fridays
The Brief Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight’s First Friday event. Measures include stricter…
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
The Brief The Numbers: So far, 54% of counted ballots have voted “no” on Measure E. The Cost:…
Oakland council advances Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform proposal
As Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee drums up support for a reform to the city’s charter that would give…
Oakland city officials respond to recent spate of violence at First Friday events
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Attendees at Oakland’s First Friday may notice a heavier police presence at this week’s…
A defeat for Oakland’s parcel tax would be bad news for Mayor Barbara Lee
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made Measure E a key part of her plan to stabilize Oakland’s finances, make…
Oakland’s Measure E, which would tax homes at $192 a year to fund services, trails in early voting
Oakland voters were rejecting a new tax on residential properties that city leaders had hoped would plug a…
Oakland police on track to exit federal oversight
Over the 23 long and arduous years that the Oakland police have been under federal court oversight, many…
Oakland secures $1.039M in federal funding for ceasefire violence prevention program
OAKLAND, Calif. – While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant…
Is the Oakland Police Department’s federal oversight ending after 23 years?
For the first time in the history of its federal court oversight, the Oakland Police Department has complied…
Mayor Lee ‘deeply concerned’ after SFPD forces entry into Oakland housing complex
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said Saturday that she was “deeply concerned” by video and reports of San Francisco…