election Oakland sues local school district for not paying over $1.5M in election-related costs By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 17, 2024 OUSD hasn’t paid any costs for elections since the 2008 general election because of an oversight by the city that wasn’t noticed until 2023.
Oakland Oakland’s Measure OO would update the city’s ethics rules for first time in 10 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 13, 2024 Voters will decide the fate of a ballot measure on November 5 aimed at strengthening and updating the city’s Public Ethics Commission.
children Leaded legacy: Oakland has received millions to clean up its lead, so why hasn’t it spent it? By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | September 11, 2024 In some Oakland neighborhoods, where the most significant source of lead is in the paint on its houses, lead levels have been higher than in Flint, MI.
Oakland Port of Oakland seeks developers for Howard Terminal revamp after A’s ballpark plan fizzle By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 The Port will consider a wide range of submissions, including maritime, light industrial, commercial, recreational, and/or water-oriented uses.
business Oakland files suit against Southwest Airlines, alleging violation of worker sick leave rules By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 6, 2024 Employees say workers have been forced to either work while sick or take unpaid absences for which they are disciplined.
budget It’s outta here: Oakland wraps Coliseum sale; police union blasts deal as a budget gimmick By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 4, 2024 "The Coliseum deal buys the city a few months reprieve and the one-time revenues will soon dissipate."
Bay Area Oakland Ballers ‘truly overwhelmed’ as fan ownership surpasses $1M in investments By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 29, 2024 The round will close when the team hits the $1.235 million limit and investments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
gavin newsom Not everyone’s a fan of Newsom’s hands-on approach to crime in California By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | August 26, 2024 Some in Oakland say the state is overreaching.
Crime & Safety Oakland mayor, police and fire chiefs to host series of public safety town halls By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2024 The five events will take place at different locations around the city starting Friday, Aug. 23.
Oakland Suspect arrested in case of Oakland man shot while sleeping, Housing Authority says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 20, 2024 A bullet penetrated the wall of the victim's apartment, traveled through his headboard, into his head and out his left eye.