SSan Francisco Read More Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 monthsApril 9, 2026 In December, Oakland announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Lester to lead the Human Services Department, which oversees…
OOakland Read More OUSD has two new labor contracts. How will it afford them?March 12, 2026 An interim budget report presented Wednesday revealed little new information about Oakland Unified School District’s budget situation; crucially,…
OOakland Read More Voters will decide on a new Oakland parcel tax in JuneMarch 9, 2026 In June, Oakland voters will get to decide whether property owners will pay a new parcel tax —…
OOakland Read More Oakland is struggling to field 911 dispatchersMarch 6, 2026 Last year, Oakland’s city auditor warned that Oakland is seriously understaffing its 911 dispatch center. The report echoed…
OOakland Read More A new contract for OUSD support staff raises the district’s lowest salariesFebruary 10, 2026 After 10 months of bargaining, the labor union representing many Oakland Unified School District support staff has won…
OOakland Read More Alameda Health System could lose $100M through federal cutsDecember 9, 2025 When President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1 — the “Big Beautiful Bill” — in July, he touted it…
OOakland Read More Labor union pledges $200,000 for possible Oakland tax measureDecember 5, 2025 You might still be digesting your Thanksgiving leftovers, but have you started to think about next year’s local…