West Oakland is one step closer to having a Costco, ‘millions’ per year in sales tax revenue
In the East Bay, a proposed Costco Warehouse is one step closer to becoming a reality, but it’s…
Oakland leaders reluctantly extend security contract again
Tempers flared on Tuesday as the City Council grudgingly agreed to extend a contract with a security company…
Oakland approves $2M Flock surveillance camera plan
Oakland police will continue using a mass surveillance network of nearly 300 cameras to track vehicles throughout the…
West Oakland Costco plan inches forward
City leaders expressed enthusiasm about the idea of bringing a Costco to the old Army base at the…
Oakland cultural affairs manager role reinstated
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ICE activity near West Oakland schools spurs lockdown, triggers community response
A WEST OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and a preschool were placed on lockdown Wednesday and some children were sent…
ICE chased down Oakland parent at school drop-off in attempted arrest, city council member says
A parent dropping their child off at a West Oakland elementary school was apparently targeted by federal immigration…
Oakland council committee rejects Flock surveillance camera expansion
The Oakland Police Department’s push to sign a new deal with a Georgia-based company to operate surveillance cameras…
Is Costco coming to Oakland?
Oakland officials are taking a preliminary step that could bring everyone’s favorite $1.50 hot dog and tire purveyor…
Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
Last year, the Oakland City Attorney sued Southwest Airlines for allegedly depriving some of its thousands of workers…
Oakland hires former Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan
Rebecca Kaplan has found a new job, and it’s in the same building as her last one. The…