What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights
Last October, the Oakland City Council voted to drop a major lawsuit against Southwest Airlines. The City Attorney…
Flock’s pitch to police: Be like Oakland and Richmond
In a national training for law enforcement agencies to show police how they can better persuade city leaders…
Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase
The family of a man killed as a result of an unauthorized Oakland police chase settled with the…
Oakland Faith Leaders Welcome New Police Chief, Mobilize Around Housing and Civic Action
This year, Black August provides an opportunity to recognize one year of police federalization under the Trump administration…
The money man behind Oakland’s blockbuster Coliseum deal speaks out
After years of meandering closed-door negotiations and a string of big changes to one of the biggest real…
‘Son of Oakland’ billboard over I-880 in Oakland turns heads
Drivers on I-880 this week may have noticed a curious ad flashing at them from a billboard next…
Oakland advocates start lobbying for arts funding after Coliseum sale
Oakland’s City Council took the final vote to approve the sale of the city’s 50% share of the…
Oakland City Council member assaulted, robbed by acquaintance
Oakland City Council at-large member Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed inside her apartment Saturday night by an…
9 abandoned Oakland properties could become affordable housing
Last week, county officials approved the $10 sale of an abandoned East Oakland property to the Black Cultural…
Oakland leaders rally in support of stronger sanctuary city protections ahead of vote
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee along with several City Council members gathered in the city’s Fruitvale neighborhood Monday to…
Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would…
Oakland City Council reveals next phase of plans for city’s first Costco
Earlier this month, the Oakland City Council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Costco to develop the city’s first…