Oakland to pay police ‘ghost chase’ victims $17M
The Brief The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of 28-year-old Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai, who…
Oakland sues landlord over broken elevators at downtown apartment building
The Brief The City of Oakland is suing Mosser Companies after both elevators at the La Peralta apartment…
Oakland budget reduces police overtime after Measure E fails
Oakland’s newly approved midcycle budget reduces police overtime and patrol funding after voters rejected Measure E, a parcel…
Oakland’s minor league baseball team hit so many homers a neighboring property is suing to cover the damage
An independent minor league baseball team in California is being sued for at least $350,000 over allegations that…
“Degrading and Unprofessional” Text Messages in Oakland, Brentwood City Manager Participated
74 Brentwood City Manager G. Harold Duffey has been implicated in a text message scandal out of the…
Oakland doubling fines to $5,000, deploying drones as it cracks down on illegal dumping
The city of Oakland is frustrated with illegal dumping and is trying out some new solutions. This includes…
Oakland doubling fines to $5,000, deploying drones as it cracks down on illegal dumping
The city of Oakland is frustrated with illegal dumping and is trying out some new solutions. This includes…
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
The Brief The City of Oakland will officially begin issuing citations for unpaid Sunday parking meters starting today,…
Oakland’s golden girl: Billboard congratulates Alysa Liu on historic Olympic wins
The city of Oakland is showing love to its newest Olympic gold medalist. A new billboard congratulating figure…
How several nonprofits are working to clean up wrecked, sunken boats in Oakland Estuary
The city of Oakland and several nonprofits are collaborating to clean up the Oakland estuary, which is home…
Oakland rolls out speed cameras at 18 locations across city; 60-day warning period underway
The City of Oakland is cracking down on speeding with the launch of its new automated speed safety…
CEO of Oakland A’s Addresses Community Concerns
By Wanda Ravernell I have always liked Christmas lights. From my desk at my front window, I feel…