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Nayeli Maxson (left), Sheng Thao (center) and Pam Harris (right) are political opponents but also strong allies in the race to fill Oakland's district 4 city council seat. Photo Courtesy: Toni Gomez

Women candidates in District 4 city council race team up

In a race that has no clear frontrunner, three female candidates are teaming up to support each other.

By Katey Rusch and Ali DeFazio on November 1, 2018
Homeless residents living under the 12th Street Bridge near Lake Merritt vowed not to leave during an encampment.

Homeless encampment eviction at Lake Merritt thwarted by protesters

Residents living under the 12th Street bridge stave off an encampment clearing while residents at another homeless encampment, “The Village,” prepare to relocate.

By Katey Rusch on October 25, 2018
The mysterious sign appearing in Oakland convenience stores.

Who’s behind Oakland’s mysterious sugar tax sign?

No one is taking credit for distributing what some call “misleading” signs in Oakland corner stores but community board members may take legal action anyway.

By Katey Rusch on October 12, 2018
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivers a 20 minute State of the City address on Tuesday night. Photo by Ali DeFazio

Mayor Schaaf delivers State of the City address to a sparse audience

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf touted her accomplishments on housing, crime reduction, and education during her State of the City address, which only had a small audience.

By Katey Rusch on October 3, 2018
Oakland city staff are eying a 39,000 square foot Caltrans property off Mandela Parkway in West Oakland as the next potential Tuff Shed site.

City eyes use of Caltrans properties to expand Tuff Shed program

City staff look to use new law, AB 3139, to expand Oakland’s Tuff Shed program onto property owned by Caltrans.

By Katey Rusch on October 2, 2018
A Village resident, Tim, walks across the burnt area of the encampment.

After fire, homeless residents of The Village have bigger concerns

Watch how residents of The Village, a homeless encampment in East Oakland, are recovering after a fire displaced 37 people. And see how a fire is the least of residents’ worries in the coming months.

By Ali DeFazio and Katey Rusch on September 27, 2018
District 4 city council candidates (from left to right) Matt Hummel, Charlie Michelson, Pam Harris, Nayeli Maxson, Sheng Thao, Joseph Tanios discuss racial equity at a panel discussion Thursday night.

Candidates for wealthy district 4 discuss equity

City council candidates for district 4, one of Oakland’s wealthiest areas, discuss how they’ll make the city more equitable.

By Katey Rusch on September 18, 2018
Mayoral candidates debate Wednesday night in West Oakland.

Candidates discuss homelessness, schools at heated mayoral forum

Incumbent Mayor Libby Schaaf and candidate Cat Brooks sparred over issues of education and homelessness during the second mayoral forum of the election season.

By Katey Rusch on September 14, 2018
Village Fire

Fire destroys part of The Village encampment, as protesters call for safer conditions for the homeless

As the city and local volunteers rush to assist those displaced by an early morning fire at the East Oakland homeless encampment, questions and concerns about safe living spaces still remain.

By Carla Williams, Katey Rusch, Jessica Alvarenga, Ali DeFazio and Casey Smith on September 11, 2018
Carolyn Pulvino looks over documents her landlord filed to exempt her unit from rent control using the "substantial rehabilitation rule."

Landlords, renters weigh in as rent control exemption moratorium reaches expiration

Oakland City Council has just six weeks to act before a controversial rent control exemption goes back into effect after a temporary moratorium.

By Katey Rusch on September 11, 2018
Monica Bien provides her suggestion to improve racial disparity at a meeting in Oakland's Dimond neighborhood Tuesday evening.

Community takes discussion of racial disparity report to the Oakland hills

Members of Neighbors for Racial Justice say two of Oakland’s recreation centers, Montclair and San Antonio Park, are prime examples of racial disparity in the city.

By Katey Rusch on August 31, 2018
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