Oakland leaders tout drop in homicide, crime rates

Oakland police and politicians spoke on Friday morning at St. Columba Catholic Church to herald the nearly 30% drop in homicides this year compared to 2023, saying they believe the city is moving in the right direction toward curbing crime, but no one should immediately declare a immediate success. 

OUSD facing $79 million deficit this year

Families at Bridges Academy in East Oakland, were excited to see the brand new, green school yard for students and the community Thursday, as the sponsors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, along with a Halloween festival.

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 recall rally devolves into shouting match

A rally held by recall supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price turned chaotic on Tuesday and devolved into a public shouting match outside City Hall.