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Growers support a proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm endangered fish.

With two weeks to go before the election, supporters of Pamela Price are campaigning hard to convince voters to allow the progressive Alameda County district attorney to finish her first term.  They are up against a heavily funded recall effort determined to see that Price’s tenure is as short-li...

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In November 2022, Oakland resident Ima Ekong went to her local polling place to cast her vote in the city’s mayoral election. Two years later, she says she’s still unclear how ranked-choice voting, the ballot system used in city elections, selects winners and losers. “I think it is really confusing,...

A source said the transportation department was surprised by a decision to delay an infrastructure bond sale.

Oakland’s police watchdog, which was roiled by internal conflicts last year, has 3 new commissioners and a new inspector general.

A medieval superstition prevents lots of goofy and affectionate little black kittens from finding forever homes, but local shelters do their best.

The Oaklandside won’t tell you who to vote for. But we’ve rounded up guides from a diverse range of local groups and individuals to help you make sense of the election.

The removal of dams on the Klamath River has enabled salmon to swim far upstream to spawn. Wildlife officials have found salmon upstream in Oregon.

The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council.

Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw presents and interview with organizers from the Oakland Homeless Union and the Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR). This week on the show we’re featuring two interviews. First up, you’ll hear from Freeway, a houseless activist in Oakla...

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.

Possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs could start on Thursday and last through Sunday, PG&E says.

The Oakland City Council approved a proposal Tuesday to temporarily increase contribution limits for candidates in the upcoming election.  The proposal, introduced by council members Janani Ramachandran and Kevin Jenkins, neither of whom is up for reelection this year, raises the maximum allowed ...

A lack of affordable housing is pushing out Bay Area residents.

With its enforcement chief departing soon, the Public Ethics Commission approved a settlement with Libby Schaaf and other Oakland powerbrokers to resolve allegations of campaign finance law violations.

Mario Juarez filed a motion seeking a dismissal of his criminal fraud case, claiming Price sought a payoff after the funeral of an Oakland police officer.

The police department has used the gunshot detection technology system since 2006. Critics say it’s not an effective violence reduction tool.

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But Thao’s opponents have already outraised her by 20 to 1, with much of the money coming from one wealthy person.

This would seem like a truly extraneous nail in the coffin of ShotSpotter deployment in Chicago, but there are far too many city council members still willing to prop up under-performing tech with …

The new water year begins on October 1st and it comes on the on the heels of one of the hottest and driest summers on record. So, the California Department of Water Resources just briefed the media on expectations and preparations for the next 12 months. In fact, the DWR is masterful at managing wat...

Many California families are opening their mailboxes and finding a bombshell: a letter from their insurance company saying they’re losing their homeowners insurance coverage, even if they live in a place where you’d think fire risk is low.

Cancel Netflix, visit a far-flung state park or borrow toys for your kids.

Closures won’t be “delayed for shelter availability,” Sheng Thao announced today. Her order follows a controversial Supreme Court ruling and comes as the mayor faces a recall election.

For nearly 30 years, the Oakland Police Department has used polygraph tests to vet officers and dispatchers.

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Gov. Newsom blames cities for not doing more to solve the California homeless crisis as he signs housing bills.

See the schools where the highest lead levels were found.

Dozens of models strutted down a runway at the Rockridge BART station on Saturday, the crowd around them whooping and snapping cellphone pictures. Their outfits were stylish, original and almost entirely made of paper -- old BART tickets to be precise.  In a competition between four schools, stud...

The gun violence prevention strategy contributed to a drop in homicides in Oakland from 2012 to 2017. Can the city reboot this success?

With Oakland A’s stadium dreams and schemes over, the waterfront property could be redeveloped for commerce or industry.

Frustrated by "the on-going failure of the Oakland Police Department to police itself," a judge has reorganized OPD's chain of command.

The chamber of commerce, Oakland police union, and city contractors also violated city election laws alongside Schaaf during the 2018 and 2020 elections.

The updated Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax vaccines are available now. Thanks to a new state initiative, they will remain free.

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