Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12
You can continue to park in a metered spot in Oakland on Sundays without paying — at least…
OPD was going to arrest an illegal dumper. Then they got a call from Ken HoustonÂ
One morning in November, an East Oakland business owner alerted the police that someone was dumping debris onto…
Here are the big moves that happened in 2025
Last year saw important changes in the leadership of Oakland’s government, not least of which was the election…
Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list
Everyone living in Oakland knows the condition of our roads has been poor. Many of us have a…
Free Sunday parking in Oakland is going away
The city’s parking division is making enforcement changes that will affect Oakland residents throughout the city. The city…
Free parking on Sunday afternoons in Oakland set to disappear at start of new year
Free parking on Sunday afternoons in Oakland is set to disappear starting in the new year. The city…
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 watchdog dismisses Ken Houston’s complaint against senior city staffer
Several weeks ago, Councilmember Ken Houston publicly announced he’d filed an ethics complaint against Josh Rowan, a high-ranking…
Oakland will get 18 speed cameras over the next six weeks
Over the next six weeks, Oakland plans to install 18 speed cameras that will lead to the automatic…
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…