Energy experts debate bills that would change who manages the state’s power grid
East Bay environmental groups are protesting against bills that would limit community choice energy programs.
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East Bay businesses and politicians react to new state minimum wage
Today in Los Angeles, Governor Jerry Brown signed off on a new minimum wage bill that will make California the state with the highest in the country at $15 an hour by 2022. The bill...
Bill would allow restrictions on gun owners at risk for violent behavior
California Assemblymember Nancy Skinner has proposed legislation that would allow for restraining orders to be placed on individuals who are deemed at risk for violent behavior with a firearm.
Local distilleries toast new law allowing charging for spirit tastings
This holiday season, local high-end spirit makers are rejoicing over the end of a Prohibition-era law. Starting in January, California distilleries will be able to charge for tastings like wineries and breweries currently can.
New school lunch waiver seen as hurdle for hungry kids
For the first time in the Oakland Unified School District’s history, parents of all low-income children eligible to receive a free or reduced lunch must apply for the program by February 6 -- or the...
Claremont Avenue DMV and neighbors meet to plan new park after tree removal
DMV officials opened up the Claremont Avenue office on a Sunday afternoon yesterday to meet with local residents who were angry about the agency's decision to cut down trees in a city easement last August....
Childcare advocates call on Gov. Brown to sign controversial bill
Parents, childcare providers and state officials on Tuesday urged Governor Jerry Brown to sign a controversial bill, AB 101, that would allow family childcare providers to collectively bargain with government agencies.
This weekend in Oakland
Community events and activities for the weekend of February 4 – 6. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!
Who do you think should be Oakland’s woman of the year?
Assembly member Nancy Skinner is on the search for women who have made significant impacts in their communities. She is inviting neighbors, community groups and civil leaders throughout District 14 to nominate women they believe...
Campaign for publicly-funded elections kicks off in Oakland
While corporations, lobbyists and special interest groups may have gloated over the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that decreed that the government has no power to ban corporate spending in political campaigns, if Californian voters...
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