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.
polling places PG&E says power shutoffs amid dangerous wind forecast will not interfere with polling By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Thursday.
alert PG&E says people in a dozen counties, including Alameda, could have power shutoffs on Election Day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 4, 2024 PG&E implements what the utility calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs to avoid the sparking of destructive wildfires.
Education Stakes are high as teachers, conservatives battle for sway on California school boards By Diana Lambert | EdSource | November 1, 2024 The goal is to gain seats on school boards to promote conservative ideas, including fighting policies on gender identity and racial equity.