ACLU urges Sacramento not to delay traffic stop reforms amid city audit
ACLU urges Sacramento not to delay traffic stop reforms while city audit proceeds SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The American…
New state law gives Oakland power to boot cars of illegal dumpers
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Sunday that will give local governments the ability to slap boots…
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…
Sheng Thao used Signal. How about other Oakland elected officials?
The use of encrypted messaging apps by government officials has drawn scrutiny in recent years. An AP investigation…
Oakland contracting practices are riddled with problems, auditor finds in new report
When Oakland needs to pave its roads, build a park, or retrofit a public building, it hires experienced…
Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted
The city of Oakland may soon get a new power to combat illegal dumping: the ability to immobilize…
First audit of Oakland’s vacant property tax gives pretty good marks
Oakland’s vacancy tax is generally effective and is bringing in millions every year, a new audit found, but…
Oakland’s illegal dumping strategy isn’t working. A new report explains why
One year ago, as a team of city officials was walking through West Oakland, they noticed two men…
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…
Police oversight board needs more resources and authority, Oakland auditor says
Oakland’s police commission is understaffed, which is undermining the city’s efforts to reform the police department and complete…
Oakland is struggling to field 911 dispatchers
Last year, Oakland’s city auditor warned that Oakland is seriously understaffing its 911 dispatch center. The report echoed…
See who’s running in Long Beach’s June 2 primary election
In less than six months, Long Beach residents will have the opportunity to vote for the City’s mayor,…