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11/5/2025 8:21:15 PM

Voters Pass Prop 50: New California District Maps Now Final

Voters Deliver a Surprising Verdict on California Proposition 50California's political landscape has been reshaped following the decisive outcome of Proposition 50 in the 2025 general election. The me...

10/30/2025 7:06:20 PM

How Oakland's Airport Standoff Leaves Travelers Paying More

Oakland City Council Abandons Legal Challenge Against AirlineThe Oakland City Council has formally terminated its planned lawsuit against a major low-cost carrier. The decision, made in a closed-door ...

10/29/2025 7:08:29 PM

Scammers pose as Turlock Planning Division, request $5,000 in wire transfers

Imposters Target Property Owners in Elaborate Planning Department Scam Authorities are alerting the public about a sophisticated fraud scheme where criminals are impersonating officials from a muni...

10/23/2025 7:12:00 AM

Oakland City Council Defunds Police Watchdog After Chief's Exit

Oakland Police Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership ReappointmentsIn a pivotal decision, the city council is set to vote on the reappointment of two key figures to the police oversight body, a mo...

10/8/2025 9:09:11 PM

Oakland 911 Leaves Residents in Danger, Report Reveals

New Audit Reveals Critical Delays in Oakland 911 Response Times A new government audit has exposed severe delays in how emergency calls are handled, raising significant concerns for public safety. ...

10/7/2025 5:07:22 AM

Oakland Panel Fights Expansion of Car Surveillance Cameras

Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission Rejects Police Proposal for Expanded Surveillance Camera Network A proposal to expand a network of automated license plate reader cameras across Oakland has been...

9/23/2025 9:06:53 PM

City Hall security contract hits snag over connections to ICE.

Oakland Weighs New Security Contract to Protect City PropertyThe city of Oakland is moving forward with a proposal to hire a private security firm to protect municipal buildings and infrastructure. Th...

9/16/2025 7:21:28 PM

Alameda County's Fundraising Limits Set to Remain Unchanged

Alameda County Rejects Proposal to Increase Political Fundraising Limits Alameda County officials have decided against raising the caps on campaign contributions, a move that keeps in place rules e...

11/5/2025 8:20:51 PM

Unpacking Oakland's Powerful Police Oversight Board

Understanding Oakland's Police Oversight Body: A Deep DiveFollowing a significant change in the city's approach to public safety, a civilian-led commission has been established to provide oversight of...

10/30/2025 7:05:56 PM

Oakland's Call for Safety: Residents Back Mayor's New Strategy

Oakland Residents Voice Concerns on Key Issues in New PollA new survey of Oakland voters reveals a city deeply focused on a handful of critical challenges, with public safety and homelessness dominati...

10/24/2025 5:09:18 AM

Oakland Urges Calm as Potential Trump Immigration Actions Spark Fear

A Political Firestorm Ignites as Federal Immigration Clash Reaches OaklandA major confrontation is unfolding between the city of Oakland and the federal government over a controversial new immigration...

10/8/2025 9:09:43 PM

Oakland's Top Cop Steps Down Amidst Crime Crisis

Oakland's Top Law Enforcement Official Steps Down After Brief Tenure Floyd Mitchell, the city’s chief of police, has officially resigned from his position. His departure marks the end of a leadersh...

10/7/2025 7:06:32 AM

West Oakland Streets Erupt as Champs Parade in Triumph

Community Celebrates Championship with Spirited West Oakland ProcessionThe streets of West Oakland erupted in a symphony of joy and local pride as thousands gathered to honor the homegrown basketball ...

10/7/2025 5:06:54 AM

Can You Find the Glaring Omissions in This AI City Hall Image?

Mayor's Office Embraces Artificial Intelligence for City OperationsIn a move that is sparking both optimism and intense debate, Oakland's city government is integrating artificial intelligence into it...

9/17/2025 3:02:50 AM

Secret Meetings on Homeless Encampments Ruled Illegal by City Attorney

Oakland Attorney Alleges Mayor's Office Violated State Law in Encampment DisputeA potential violation of California’s open meeting law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, is at the center of a new controversy in...

9/15/2025 11:14:46 PM

Historic Wage Deal for Oakland City Employees Finally Ratified.

Historic Labor Agreements Ratified in OaklandCity leadership has officially ratified new multi-year contracts with its municipal workforce, marking a significant resolution to protracted negotiations....

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Father's final dive to reclaim his child from the sea

Recovery Efforts Conclude After Tragic Big Sur River Incident A multi-day search along the rugged Big Sur coastline has reached a somber conclusion after authorities recovered the body of a young g...

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Pickup Truck Blows Through Stop Sign in Rural Crash

Major Highway Reopened After Fiery SUV-Semi CollisionA dramatic collision between a sport utility vehicle and a big-rig truck resulted in a massive fuel spill and a raging fire, prompting the complete...