election Former Rep. Barbara Lee files her paperwork for upcoming Oakland mayoral election By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2025 So far, in addition to Lee, 13 people have filed papers signaling a potential run for mayor.
Elections Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 4, 2024 Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric come with a cost, according to recently released research.
City City to host reception for new and outgoing Piedmont elected officials on Dec. 16 By Exedra Staff | November 24, 2024 All are welcome to attend the event at the Community Hall.
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.
election Oakland councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in Alameda District 5 supervisor race By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 17, 2024 Initial election results had Nikki Bas trailing Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters, but as of Friday she was leading by a mere 106 votes.
election California Secretary of State outlines vote counting process in week after election By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | November 15, 2024 California’s expansive mail-in voting system adds to the time required for vote tabulation.
City UPDATED: Measure P support tops 80% in latest ballot count By Exedra Staff | November 8, 2024 Vote tally updated on Friday, November 8.
City UPDATED: McCarthy, Plimier ahead in City Council race By Exedra Staff | November 8, 2024 Race remains unchanged with latest county vote update.
Elections UPDATED: Malione, Roman, Struble secure their School Board spots By Exedra Staff | November 8, 2024 But late dropout skews results.
crime Recall efforts against Oakland Mayor Thao and AlCo DA Price succeed by wide margins By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 6, 2024 Recall proponents successfully tapped into Oakland voters’ fears about crime.