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…
Oakland wants more of our money. Here’s why we should say ‘not yet’
Oakland voters have repeatedly approved taxes with clear promises to (fund libraries, maintain parks, ensure public safety) yet…
A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate
Oakland voters may have a chance in November to totally restructure how the city government is run. Recent…
Illegal dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed lawÂ
Oakland tries to penalize people who illegally dump trash on city streets, but fines are rarely paid. A…
Sheng Thao ‘unlikely’ to be granted pre-trial hearing
OAKLAND — A federal judge signaled Thursday she is unlikely to grant a key defense request from former Oakland…
Illegal dumpers face big fines in Oakland, but they rarely have to pay
Illegal dumping has plagued Oakland for years. And the scale of the problem is hard to overstate: the…
Oakland’s most influential lobbyists
Look behind most major city decisions in Oakland and you’ll probably find a lobbyist. Like any big city,…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued vehicle stolen from secure City Hall lot
OAKLAND — Mayor Barbara Lee‘s city-issued SUV was stolen over the holiday weekend from a secured City Hall…
Arrest made in theft of Oakland mayor’s SUV
Authorities arrested a man on Thursday afternoon who is suspected of stealing Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued SUV…
Arrest made in theft of Oakland mayor’s SUV
Authorities arrested a man on Thursday afternoon who is suspected of stealing Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued SUV…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued vehicle stolen from secure City Hall lot
OAKLAND — Mayor Barbara Lee‘s city-issued SUV was stolen over the holiday weekend from a secured City Hall…
How Jesse Jackson helped shape the Bay Area’s political voice – The Mercury News
During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at…