Oakland Continues Encampment Sweeps, Heading To East 12th Street Site Next

Next week, the city will begin dismantling the site on East 12th Street near Fruitvale Avenue, but for some, it's become their safe haven.

Oakland Interim Mayor Misses Budget Proposal Deadline

Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins announced Wednesday that he will be submitting his budget proposal four days late.

Oakland Unified Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell Steps Down After Board Voted To End Contract

Johnson-Trammell said it was a voluntary separation taking effect on June 30 and is proud of what she accomplished in her eight years.

Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Speaks About Her Plans For Office

Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.

Barbara Lee Claims Victory In Oakland Mayor's Race After Loren Taylor Concedes

Loren Taylor on Saturday said he called Lee after the latest election update showed her ahead.

Early Returns In Special Oakland Mayoral Election Has Loren Taylor Ahead

Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee was in second place with about 45 percent of the vote.

Oakland Mayoral Candidates Make Push To Increase Voter Turnout For Special Election

"Frankly, disappointed with the turnout," said canvasser Taylor. "It's a dismal number. Democracy thrives when everyone participates."

Gov. Newsom Touts New Arrest Numbers In Ongoing Oakland CHP "Surge"

In addition to the arrests, CHP officers recovered 614 stolen cars and seized 30 guns during that time period.

Oakland Wood Street Homeless Shelters Delay Potential Closure Date To End Of June

People living in two homeless shelters on Wood Street in Oakland will have a little more time with a roof over their heads.

Alameda County Democratic Party Tells Oakland Mayoral Candidate Loren Taylor To Stop Using Its Logo In Campaign Materials

"This is yet another example of a pattern of misinformation and plain lies from Loren Taylor and his supporters," said Bilen Mesfin.

Oakland Mayoral Candidates Barabara Lee, Loren Taylor Go Head-To-Head On Debate Stage

For more than 90 minutes, Oakland's two top candidates for the open mayoral seat went head to head in a live debate.

Oakland Voters Hear From 8 Mayoral Candidates As Special Election Nears

On Saturday, roughly 100 to 150 people gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland for a mayoral candidate forum.

Oakland City Officials Continue Struggle With Budget Shortfall As Tensions Rise

On Tuesday night, the Oakland City Council considered whether to reopen two fire stations closed in January for budget cuts.

Oakland Turns To Shipping Containers To Tackle Long-Standing Encampment Issues

The heavy containers will form a sturdy wall around the private lot, preventing RVs and others from returning to the area.

Newly Discovered Oakland Budget Funds Could Go Towards Reopening Fire Stations

Some call for about $8 million to fund the operation of multiple fire stations that have either already closed or are scheduled to close.

Oakland Budget Cuts Threaten Nonprofits And Social Services

One of the impacted organizations is SOS Meals on Wheels of Alameda County.

Oakland Officials Weigh Options, Possible Cuts As City Faces $130M Budget Deficit

City leaders said they have found enough money in places that they can move, so they can avoid officially declaring an emergency for now.

Oakland Warned By Finance Department To Declare Fiscal Emergency Or Balance Budget

The city said it is already spending money from its emergency reserves.

Court Case Over 2023 Massive Scrap Metal Fire In West Oakland Progressing, DA Price Says

The DA's office alleges the company continued to accumulate scrap metal despite equipment failures in the days leading up to the fire.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Touts Reductions In Violent Crime As Recall Vote Nears

Crime has been the number one topic in the city of Oakland, and Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a possible recall because of it.

How Bay Area Voters Are Making An Impact In Swing State Of Arizona

There's a lot of phone banking made from the Bay Area to those swing states.

Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Looming Budget Crisis, Recall Vote

Thao highlighted crime-reduction strategies, investments and developments in Oakland, as well as progress on the homelessness issues.

Oakland Officials Consider Future Of Police Department's ShotSpotter Program

The technology uses microphones mounted on poles and buildings in high-crime areas to detect the sound of gunfire.

More Oakland Encampments Could Be Cleaned Up After Executive Order From Mayor

A new policy just announced in Oakland could lead to the city clearing out more of the city's encampments sheltering unhoused residents.

Oakland Mayor Issues Executive Order Focusing On Clearing More Encampments

Encampments targeted for immediate clearing are those that create unsafe routes to schools, tot lots and playgrounds.

Oakland Clears Large Encampment Beneath MLK Way

The city says the street closure is part of an effort to curb illegal dumping.

Oakland Minors Gain Major Enfranchisement, Now May Vote In School Board Elections

Measure QQ, which passed in Oakland in 2020, lowered the voting age for local school board elections to 16.

OUSD Faces Budget Challenges As New School Year Begins

"Districts need to make some significant changes just to recognize that federal funding and state funding is no longer present," said Davis.

Oakland Mayor Details Terms Of City's Deal To Sell Its Share Of The Coliseum

The $105-million sale will potentially allow the city to avoid budget cuts as it struggles with a major financial shortfall.

Former Chief Of Staff For Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Alleges Pay-To-Play Schemes

A former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said the mayor should resign following the FBI raid at her home Thursday.

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong Announces City Council Run

"Armstrong brings unmatched knowledge and experience to this Council race," said a statement from Singer.

Runaway Utility Increases Slam CA School District Budgets

Energy bills are typically the second-largest expense for schools after staff salaries.

Floyd Mitchell Officially Introduced As Oakland's Newest Police Chief

"Having served in this profession for most of my adult life, I fully understand the challenges that you face daily," Mitchell said.

Alameda County DA Declines To Charge Youth Accused Of Killing Teen Brothers As Adult

"(The holidays don't) feel complete. We try but their absence is felt greatly," Garcia Macias said.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Ousts Former Judge From City's Police Commission

Two factions have developed on the commission, prompting demands for resignations from both sides.

Chief Armstrong's Leave Is Latest Twist In Troubled Oakland Police Department History

The department had made great improvements in meeting the court-mandated reforms. Now new allegations may set OPD back again.

Alameda County Board Of Supervisors Requests Recount Of Ranked-Choice Races, Including Oakland Mayor

In Alameda County, several ranked-choice elections were decided by just a few votes and ther has been a public outcry for a recount.

Oakland To Begin Implementing Universal Preschool Following Court Victory

Measure AA also supports college access for Oakland Unified School District students through scholarships, coaching and mentoring.

NAACP Seeks Oakland Mayor's Race Recount Amid Criticism Of Ranked-Choice Voting

Ranked-choice voting was promoted in Oakland as a way to save money, eliminating the need for costly run-off elections.

Tweet Supporting Kanye West Shakes Up Oakland City Council Race

A host of companies who were in business with the rapper have all announced they were cutting ties with Ye.