‘They did what we expected them to do, though it was hurtful’: OUSD board rejects community attempt to save schools
OUSD board appoints member of mayor’s staff to fill Gonzales’ seat
Oprah picks 19-year-old Oakland author’s book for her club, saying it ‘wowed’ her.
Community to OUSD: ‘You have the opportunity … stop this whole madness’
Chanting “Whose schools? Our schools,” parents, teachers and community members erupted into protest at Wednesday’s Oakland Unified School District Board of Education meeting, prompting the board to recess the meeting read more…
Don’t be surprised if you see more rattlesnakes on East Bay trails this summer
Sandra Rose hikes frequently in East Bay Regional Parks and is no stranger to rattlesnakes. Last month, she saw three in one week. “We all heard the hiss as the read more…
School board considers putting tax for career programs on fall ballot
The Oakland Unified School District board is scheduled to vote June 22 on whether to put Measure N, which funds career pathways programs, on the Nov. 8 ballot. The school read more…
Oakland Council caps rent increases for many tenants
Oakland tenants of rent-controlled buildings will no longer see their rent raised above 3% annually. City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday, ensuring that annual rent increases will be capped at read more…
East Oakland residents wary of changes intended to make it easier to report air pollution
The morning of March 8 was beautiful, and Jennifer Pope wanted to let fresh air into her East Oakland home. So, as one often does on a sunny day, she read more…
Oakland has spent millions fighting former police chief’s successful lawsuit
Oakland has spent almost $2.9 million to date to defend a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick. A federal jury last Saturday, finding the city had read more…
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