Featured in Category Former staffer for ousted Oakland mayor Thao announces candidacy to replace her By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 Vying for the seat, Renia Webb joins candidates Loren Taylor, Tyron Jordan, Mindy Pechenuk, Fabian Robinson, Elizabeth Swaney and Larry Lionel Young Jr.
Oakland Supervisors set timeline to appoint interim Alameda County DA, open application period By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 The application process kicks off Wednesday, with a deadline for submissions on Jan. 6, and a formal appointment expected in early Feb.
budget Oakland eyes ‘back-to-basics’ budget with initial $204M in cuts to staff, police overtime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 10, 2024 The second phase of cuts would include an additional $16 million in budget reductions.
Oakland Price recall backers tell AlCo supervisors to choose a district attorney they can support By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 7, 2024 The coalition said the recall is a mandate from the electorate to appoint a successor who is willing to hold offenders accountable.
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.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Sock skating, ‘Waitress,’ Scrooge, ‘Merry-Achi Christmas’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 27, 2024 Ice skating without blades is possible all this month at the Cabot Space and Science Center, which has opened two Sock Skate rinks for patrons.
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.
Books Back to the books: Oakland main library to reopen next weekend after major renovation By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | November 23, 2024 Located at 125 14th Street, the branch has been closed since May 27 for critical infrastructure upgrades.
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.