budget It’s complicated: Oakland city leaders weigh process for replacing mayor, filling vacancies By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 5, 2024 On Dec. 17 the City Council is expected to declare the mayoral seat vacant and appoint the council president as Thao’s temporary replacement.
Oakland Oakland airport expansion project achieves ‘milestone’ as environmental study approved By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 25, 2024 The number of airline passengers at Oakland Airport is expected to more than double in the next 14 years.
business East Bay community foundation launches new grant program for Oakland businesses By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 23, 2024 Now accepting applications for $5,000-$25,000 grants for small businesses facing economic or other challenges.
Health Matters California health department reports possible bird flu case in Alameda County child By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 21, 2024 The child has had no known contact with infected animals but might have been exposed to wild birds.
Featured in Category Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget administrator warns council By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 20, 2024 Overspending by fire and police departments called out.
bankruptcy Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut services to balance budget By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 19, 2024 While the union coalition represents a powerfully influential voice in city politics, Oakland’s police union is noticeably absent from the alliance.
crime DA Price concedes in AlCo recall election, defends record on criminal justice reform By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 19, 2024 Recall groups spent more than $2.5 million in a campaign to blame her for crime and hammer home the notion that she was soft on criminals.
Bay Area Alameda County courts trim business hours, begin mandatory furloughs to reduce budget By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 19, 2024 Starting November 22, the clerks’ offices at the county’s eight courthouses will close at 2 pm on Fridays instead of 3 pm.
Bay Area Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 1, 2024 In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.
Oakland Oakland hires new inspector general to oversee police operations and policies By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 31, 2024 Zurvohn Maloof's job will be to provide analysis to city leaders, including the Oakland Police Commission.