Oakland finally decides on fine for landowner who cut down 38 mature trees
After months of debate and visible frustration, the Oakland City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a $1 million…
Residents raise concerns at East Oakland town hall
The Brief Crime and illegal dumping were among top concerns raised by residents at the District 6 town…
Mayor Barbara Lee Proclaims April 9 as ‘100 Black Men of the Bay Area Day’
By Edward Henderson When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group…
Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns
A former top-level Oakland mayoral staffer is suing the city over claims that she was improperly fired after…
Sheng Thao’s former aide sues Oakland, claims she was fired for blowing the whistle on interim mayor
The former chief of staff to Sheng Thao, the former Oakland mayor who was recalled and then federally…
Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle
Leigh Hanson, who served as Sheng Thao’s chief of staff several years ago and briefly worked for Kevin…
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…
Which Oakland councilmember had the best voting record in 2025?
From streets getting paved to firefighters getting paid, countless aspects of city life, big and small, can be…
Illegal dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed law
Oakland tries to penalize people who illegally dump trash on city streets, but fines are rarely paid. A…
Barbara Lee has yet to confirm she’s running for mayor — but she’s raised $31,000
Oakland residents voted last April for a new mayor. In just a few months, they’ll get to do…
Status of Oakland Coliseum deal will be aired out at joint city-county meeting
City and county leaders will convene an unusual joint public meeting about the future of the Oakland Coliseum…
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…