Feud between Oakland councilmember and city staffer escalates into ethics complaints
District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston is known for his colorful comments at council meetings. But Houston set a…
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…
Oakland is quietly incorporating AI into city work
The AI craze sweeping the globe has already led many companies and industries to adopt artificial intelligence tools.…
Oakland official departs for Brentwood
Assistant City Administrator Harold Duffey has left Oakland to take a job with the city of Brentwood. The…
Oakland watchdog slams city for ‘slow and inequitable’ 911 responses
A new investigation by the city auditor has found that Oakland’s 911 call center is understaffed, calls aren’t…