After California rejects prison labor ban, incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires
Californians voted in November to support forced prison labor. Last month, those laborers helped put out the LA wildfires.
2024 Elections
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Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress
Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.
Oakland’s interim mayor offers stability after recall election
Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins hopes to bring stability to City Hall while still supporting District 6 residents.
Opinion: East Bay voters oust progressives over crime, housing
East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.
For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36
Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.
An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7
Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She's running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.
Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked
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
Keith Carson announces retirement after 30 years from Board of Supervisors
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson announces retirement. Nine candidates seek to replace him on Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress
Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.
Oakland’s interim mayor offers stability after recall election
Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins hopes to bring stability to City Hall while still supporting District 6 residents.
Opinion: East Bay voters oust progressives over crime, housing
East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.
For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36
Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.
An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7
Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She's running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.
Measure NN will shape Oakland’s public safety–but risks being overlooked
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
Keith Carson announces retirement after 30 years from Board of Supervisors
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson announces retirement. Nine candidates seek to replace him on Alameda County Board of Supervisors