Oakland city administrator resigns after ‘degrading’ texts about female subordinates surface
Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson submitted his resignation to Mayor Barbara Lee on Sunday after texts were revealed showing…
3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk
Three people were killed and five others injured when a vehicle ran onto an Oakland, Calif., sidewalk at…
Mayor Barbara Lee Declares ‘Delroy Lindo Day,’ Presents Acclaimed Actor with Key to the City
By Carla Thomas On Tuesday, May 12, Oakland honored a towering community figure, William “Bill” Patterson, with the…
A tax to support Oakland homeless shelters could be headed to the ballot
The scale of Oakland’s homelessness crisis currently eclipses the resources the city can bring to bear on the…
‘Strong mayor’ charter reform plan advancing in Oakland
A year-long effort to change how power is distributed in Oakland’s government just got a little more real.…
Legendary ‘Sinners’ actor to be honored with key to Oakland
(KRON) — A longtime Oakland resident and legendary Hollywood actor — who was recently seen in Oakland native…
New Mosswood Recreation Center opens in Oakland nearly a decade after fire
The Brief The Mosswood Recreation Center officially reopened Saturday morning, marking a return for the community hub after…
Oakland spent $2 million to collect just $16,000 in illegal dumping fines. Could new laws help?
Last year, the city of Oakland spent more than $2 million to collect just $16,000 in illegal dumping…
Residents raise concerns at East Oakland town hall
The Brief Crime and illegal dumping were among top concerns raised by residents at the District 6 town…
Oakland leaders tout illegal dumping crackdown with tougher fines, AI tech
A COTERIE OF OAKLAND political big wigs gathered at City Hall on Monday to praise the passage of…
Mayor Barbara Lee Proclaims April 9 as ‘100 Black Men of the Bay Area Day’
By Edward Henderson When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group…
Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months
In December, Oakland announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Lester to lead the Human Services Department, which oversees…