Report Urges Oakland Mayor to Consider Reinstating Police Chief
A new report from retired California judge Maria P.
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Errors and misunderstandings about election rules are becoming all too common in Oakland.
Proposed $75,000 Raise for Oakland Mayor is Dead on Arrival
Thao said she would reject any raise beyond what is legally required by the city charter. So she ended up with $13,000 more per year instead.
Mayor of Cash-Strapped Oakland Could Get $75,000 Raise
The plan has gotten the thumbs up from the City Council’s finance and management committee.
Oakland Mayor Slams MLB Commissioner’s Comments on A’s
It’s almost official. With a major legislative hurdle cleared in Nevada last week, the Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas.
Meet Oakland’s Next Administrator, Jestin Johnson
The nationwide search for Oakland’s next administrator has concluded with the selection of Jestin Johnson, a local government veteran from out of state.
California’s Most Diverse Cities
Los Angeles was the only California city to land in the top 10 nationwide.
Oakland Police Chief Fired by Mayor Sheng Thao
“I am no longer confident that Chief Armstrong can do the work needed,” said Mayor Sheng Thao.
Oakland and San Jose Named Best Cities for a Cannabis Vacation
Around 16% of Americans now report using cannabis. For some, cannabis use is part of a lifestyle. Cannabis-friendliness can even factor into decisions about where to live, work or travel.
Oakland School Shooting Leaves Six People Injured
Six people were injured Wednesday in a shooting at the King Estates Campus in East Oakland where multiple schools are located. All of the victims are adults.