Oakland Councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in supervisor District 5 race
Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas is narrowly ahead in the race for the District 5 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, according to the latest results released by the county late Friday afternoon.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County DA Pamela Price successfully recalled
History has been made in Alameda County and in Oakland as the progressive-minded District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao have been recalled by voters in Tuesday's election.
Recalls up in the air; Alameda Co Registrar of Voters warns it's too soon to call
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters said it's way too soon to call the election results, as only 23% of the votes are in.
Oakland's Fentons Creamery responds to reports of possible closure
Fentons, the beloved and time-honored Oakland ice cream shop and restaurant, is responding to reports that the family favorite creamery is shutting its doors due to high crime.
Live 2024 Election Results: Oakland Mayor Recall
Follow along for the latest results in the election to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
Union backs Thao recall; as recall opponents blast wealthy donor
Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Oakland mayor announces $2M fed grant for gun-violence prevention
Oakland has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help prevent gun violence, Mayor Sheng Thao announced on Monday.
Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwise
The Mayor called reporters into Democratic Party Headquarters in Oakland to make an announcement of new appointments who want to serve and oppose the recall effort.
Oakland hills Fire: I-580 reopens, forward progress stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out against recall as critics interrupt her rally
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fought back Tuesday against those calling for her ouster, even while being interrupted by a small but vocal group of protesters in the city's Chinatown.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivers State of the City address
The address comes as Thao faces a recall effort in the November election.
Amended Oakland Coliseum deal is now $125M
A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday.
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
Here is how the FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is impacting efforts to recall her.
Retail theft sting's success hailed by Oakland, state leaders
*22 suspects arrested *Large, state-wide theft ring *Case not connected to murder of Oakland officer
East Oakland dad fed up, says kids are walking past filth and blight to school
An East Oakland father is taking his concerns to social media. He said the city isn’t doing enough to clean up streets in his neighborhood.
Oakland neighbors take matters into their own hands to prevent sideshows
A fed-up group of Oakland neighbors is calling on the city to make their streets safer.