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California voters approve Prop 50 redistricting plan

November 5, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Prop 50 redraws California’s political map.

Elections

Proposition 50 and the battle over California’s political maps

October 31, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

California voters decide on Nov. 4 who will draw election boundaries until 2031.

2024 Elections

Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress

January 29, 2025 Amelah El-Amin

Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.

Elections

Oakland’s interim mayor offers stability after recall election

January 16, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins hopes to bring stability to City Hall while still supporting District 6 residents.

2024 Elections

Opinion: East Bay voters oust progressives over crime, housing 

December 5, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.

2024 Elections

Oakland election results: Mayor, District attorney recalled

November 7, 2024 Oakland Voices

Voters appear to favor recalls of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Other results pending as ballots being counted, rank-choice voting calculations pending.

2024 Elections

Oakland voters doubt elections bring change

November 5, 2024 Oakland Voices

This story was produced by The Oaklandside in partnership with Oakland Voices. Oakland Voices interviewed casual voters. The Oaklandside analyzed the interviews to reveal a lack of faith in electoral politics to bring about change,

2024 Community Journalism Academy

For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36

November 5, 2024 Marian Johnson

Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.

2024 Community Journalism Academy

An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7

November 4, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She’s running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.

2024 Elections

Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked

November 4, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

Oakland residents agree on the need for violence prevention. Measure NN would provide funds for police and fire services. Opponents say the measure does not do enough.
What’s at Stake with Measure NN? Funding, Public Safety, and Accountability in Oakland

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