Explaining Measure EE, which would shift Oakland to a strong mayor government
When something goes wrong with a city service in Oakland, who has the authority to fix it, and who should residents hold responsible? The answers could become clearer under a read more…
‘Really awesome and engaging’: Chabot combines science education with drag performance under planetarium dome
Under the planetarium dome on Friday evening, Chabot Space & Science Center hosted the third annual space-themed drag show “Science is a Drag!,” which featured performances from Bay Area drag read more…
Oakland Bulky Block Party draws hundreds looking to toss mattresses, appliances and piles of trash.
By 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, more than 50 vehicles stuffed with unwanted furniture, children’s toys, construction materials and mattresses had lined up on Edgewater Drive in East Oakland. Crews were read more…
AC Transit details route cuts that could happen next summer if ballot measure fails
AC Transit would cut 16% of it bus service starting June 2027 if a regional sale-tax measure fails on Nov. 3. Bus riders and community members urged the AC Transit read more…
Jury selected in former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s corruption case
A jury was selected Tuesday in the federal trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants, marking the opening day of a closely watched corruption case centered on read more…
Should Alameda County raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour? Voters will decide.
Alameda County voters will have the chance to consider a $30 hourly minimum wage measure on the March 2028 ballot. If passed, the measure would gradually increase wages for county read more…
