While the presidential election and the same-sex marriage initiative rule California headlines, little-noticed Proposition 3 could have serious impact in North Oakland. Click here for the story.
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October 30, 2008 – 4:34 pm
by BAGASSI KOURA
After its first approval 20 years ago, a local park development measure running out of money is back on the ballot this fall. The East Bay Regional Park District is asking residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties to vote for Measure WW, which would raise up to $500 million through government bonds.
Opponents Kaplan, Hamill vying for at-large council seat
October 29, 2008 – 10:39 am
Kerry Hamill and Rebecca Kaplan, the candidates dueling for the At-Large City Council seat, describe their vision for Oakland–citing the Temescal Pool and Piedmont Avenue as examples to emulate. Click here for the story.
Lawyers gearing up for election day polls watch
October 28, 2008 – 6:56 pm
By MELANIE MASON
Oct. 28–In less than a week, the combined efforts of local and national candidates, political parties, activists, and energized citizens could result in a record Election Day turnout. Alameda County has added more than 60,000 voters to the registration rolls since 2004; in all, over 800,000 people could be casting their vote. The challenge [...]
Black church leaders urge no vote on Prop 8
October 21, 2008 – 9:49 pm
By KRISTINE WONG
Oct. 21 – On the steps of Oakland City Hall this morning, African-American ministers and politicians declared their strong opposition to Proposition 8, the state ballot initiative that would make same-sex marriage illegal in California.
Citing civil rights as well as religious, legal, and personal reasons, they challenged the assumption that the African-American community [...]