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Libby Schaaf: Oakland school superintendent firing was ‘rash and confounding,’ last city budget ‘irresponsible.’
Former mayor says school and city leaders need to better consider impact of costly decisions that have long-term effects ...
Oakland mayor’s chief of staff fired after referring to black people as ‘tokens’ in resurfaced note: reports
A high-ranking Oakland city official has been fired after a note she wrote last year that appeared to refer to black people ...
Oakland mayoral candidates deliver closing arguments to undecided voters
Oakland had a sudden vacancy at the top after voters ousted former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was federally indicted on bribery, corruption, and fraud charges.
Oakland voters to choose new mayor, decide on controversial sales tax hike
Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't ...
Money pours into Oakland City Council race overshadowed by mayoral election
Public-employee labor unions such as SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 often spend big on the city’s elections, but the money has ...
Bay Area man sues Oakland bar, alleges it caused $166,000 in flood damage
The man who owns a building neighboring Eli's Mile High Club is suing the Oakland venue for allegedly flooding his property ...
Woman dies after found shot in vehicle near East Oakland school
A woman died after she was found shot in a vehicle near a school in East Oakland on Friday afternoon, police said.
Oakland County announces 1st case of mumps since 2022 as health officials urge vaccination
An adult in Oakland County has the mumps, county health officials said Friday. It's the first case since 2022 in the county.
Northlake unveils new Uptown Oakland community ‘town square’ with food trucks, music
Live music, food trucks and a new district called Northlake are part of Oakland real-estate investors' plans to turn the city's reputation around.