Janani Ramachandran

Proposition 50 and the battle over California’s political maps

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

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Oakland artists push back after City Council budget freezes Cultural Affairs role

City Council cuts key arts role, drawing backlash from cultural organizations and advocates.

Oakland city council adopts budget, freezes hiring to address deficit

The Oakland City Council adopted a mid-cycle budget, contingent on the sale of Coliseum. To address deficit, vacant positions unfilled.

Oakland Fire Department avoids massive cuts amid local budget deficit

Federal funds helped Oakland Fire Department sidestep service cuts earlier this year, amid an extraordinary budget deficit.

A Hmong American woman stands next to a Filipino American man on stage at the inauguration ceremony
Sheng Thao Inaugurated as Oakland’s 51st Mayor at Paramount Theatre