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Oakland vigil honors Palestinian children killed in Gaza

Oakland residents read children’s names and gathered across faiths

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High rates and underused services undermine Oakland’s fight against illegal dumping

Oakland residents face high trash rates. Auditors found underused disposal services and resources.

At Oakland church, Palestinian attorney calls for solidarity

Huwaida Arraf connected decades of activism to action for Gaza.

California could soon end child marriage after years of debate

Before the new ban passed, California didn't even have a minimum age for marriage — unlike most other states.

New law places limits on Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary grants

A new state law will increase transparency of Alameda County discretionary grants.

Proposition 43 Would Require Two-Thirds Approval for Citizen-Proposed Local Special Taxes

Oakland lawmaker Buffy Wicks authored bill to place Prop 43 on ballot, but she opposes it.

Trash piled on the street
Oakland spends millions on illegal dumping, but fines go uncollected

Oakland is spending millions on illegal dumping, but enforcement struggles to collect penalties.

Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss leads California housing agency

Oakland’s Tomiquia Moss appointed to lead California housing and homelessness agency

Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out

Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.

Oakland’s largest affordable housing provider outsources property management

EBALDC said outsourcing property management will enable the organization to continue providing affordable housing.