Oakland News

California could soon end child marriage after years of debate

September 2, 2026 The 19th News

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

September 1, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

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

August 30, 2026 California Black Media

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

Oakland spends millions on illegal dumping, but fines go uncollected

August 28, 2026 Saida Nor

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

Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss leads California housing agency

August 26, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

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

August 22, 2026 Cal Matters

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

August 17, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

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

Alameda County to transfer vacant property to Black Cultural Zone for affordable housing development

July 30, 2026 Bella Liu

“This is a win-win-win scenario for community, affordable housing, and East Oakland,” Casey Farmer said.

How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

July 29, 2026 Cal Matters

Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted.

Oakland tests street closures as part of broader trafficking prevention strategy

July 28, 2026 Sathya Chaib

Oakland’s response to sex trafficking combines street closures, enforcement, and services, but residents question if barriers will be effective