Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s audacious power grab has tone of Trump
An octogenarian elected official wants greater executive control at the expense of the policymaking branch. No, not Donald…
Oakland’s top staffer resigns in fallout from ‘degrading’ text messages
OAKLAND — The city’s highest-ranking official abruptly resigned Friday after newly surfaced text messages revealed he had described…
Proposed Oakland tax may present a key policy test for Mayor Barbara Lee
OAKLAND — Ahead of a budget process that may be a key policy test in Barbara Lee’s shortened…
Proposed Oakland tax may present a key policy test for Mayor Barbara Lee
OAKLAND — Ahead of a budget process that may be a key policy test in Barbara Lee’s shortened…
Another deceitful Oakland tax plan. Vote no on Measure E
Here we go again. Less than two years after Oakland voters approved a parcel tax increase to support…
Another deceitful Oakland tax plan. Vote no on Measure E
Here we go again. Less than two years after Oakland voters approved a parcel tax increase to support…
A tax to support Oakland homeless shelters could be headed to the ballot
The scale of Oakland’s homelessness crisis currently eclipses the resources the city can bring to bear on the…
‘Strong mayor’ charter reform plan advancing in Oakland
A year-long effort to change how power is distributed in Oakland’s government just got a little more real.…
Federal judge denies bid by Sheng Thao, others to toss evidence in corruption case – The Mercury News
A federal judge this week refused to toss a trove of evidence against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao…
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…