OOakland Read More Sheng Thao’s former aide sues Oakland, claims she was fired for blowing the whistle on interim mayorApril 2, 2026 The former chief of staff to Sheng Thao, the former Oakland mayor who was recalled and then federally…
OOakland Read More Police oversight board needs more resources and authority, Oakland auditor saysMarch 11, 2026 Oakland’s police commission is understaffed, which is undermining the city’s efforts to reform the police department and complete…
OOakland Read More Pothole crash claimant settles for $400K with OaklandMarch 4, 2026 The Oakland City Council approved a monetary settlement on February 19 with a man who sustained serious injuries…
OOakland Read More OPD may be ready to end federal oversight, say city leadersJanuary 26, 2026 At a court hearing tomorrow, U.S. District Judge William Orrick will hear from Oakland city leaders and civil…
OOakland Read More Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest AirlinesOctober 30, 2025 Last year, the Oakland City Attorney sued Southwest Airlines for allegedly depriving some of its thousands of workers…
OOakland Read More Oakland’s ‘tortious interference’ bankrupted a coal company. Now the city could owe millions.October 28, 2025 Oakland is on the hook for potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in damages after a federal bankruptcy…