Dozens of Oakland police officers earn six-figure overtime payments, busting city budget
Oakland Coliseum will remain open for COVID vaccine distribution
Oakland police create new division to address murder spike
VIDEO: Violence in Oakland’s Chinatown prompts good Samaritans to act
Merchants respond to violence in Oakland’s Chinatown. Volunteers organize to offer protection. read more…
Oakland carjackings are on the rise, police alert drivers
Oakland police say carjackings are on the rise and offer tips to keep drivers safe. read more…
New information about pollution, traffic, noise at Oakland A’s ballpark site
Oakland recently released a draft of its environmental impact study on the proposed site of the new baseball stadium where the A’s will make their home. read more…
Oakland residents lead the fight to rename and reclaim public spaces
At Oakland’s inner harbor near the water’s edge stands the bronze statue of Jack London—a famed 20th Century author, labor union advocate and racist who promoted eugenics and white supremacy. read more…
As COVID-19 infections rise, is this year’s ski season as safe as people think?
On Nov. 25, one day before Thanksgiving, Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe ushered in the first day of the snow season. At 9 a.m., the parking lot was already more read more…
COVID-19 cases remain stable at Santa Rita Jail despite rising community cases
COVID-19 infections have largely remained stable despite rising case numbers in the Bay Area, according to the latest data published by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO). At the time read more…
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