‘I’m pissed’: Watchdog group continues Oakland police spending investigation
The Oakland Public Ethics Commission has declined to drop an investigation of how OPD misspent $12,000, citing concerns…
Were chemical injuries at Temescal Pool linked to Oakland’s failure to hire?
Two weeks ago, a mistaken chemical release at the Temescal Pool exposed swimmers to dangerous concentrations of hydrochloric…
Flock’s Oakland cameras are tracking millions of trips. Are safeguards enforceable?
Last December, the Oakland City Council approved a $2.25 million deal with Flock Safety, the controversial surveillance company…
Pest control services on hold for city buildings after Oakland fails to pay bills
If you notice more rodents and roaches crawling around Oakland City Hall, it’s possibly because the city hasn’t…
Contractor claims Oakland Councilmember stiffed him on deal
A company that specializes in helping cities recruit police officers has accused Oakland Councilmember Charlene Wang of wrongfully…
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 administrator resigns over ‘degrading, unprofessional’ texts
The Brief Former city administrator Jestin Johnson resigned. Mayor Barbara Lee said Jestin was involved in “degrading” communications.…
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…
Communication breakdown may have cost Oakland millions, report finds
As Oakland lurched through financial crises over the last few years, it failed to do something that could…
Barbara Lee thinks ‘strong mayor’ reforms could help fix Oakland’s problems. The council stands in her path
In dozens of meetings and workshops over the past year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has been building consensus…
Oakland fails again to publish contract transparency reports
Since 2023, Oakland has failed to publish a mandatory report that lists all the city’s contracts for goods…
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…