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Sheng Thao Breaks Through

The new Oakland city councilmember representing the hills is the first Hmong-American woman elected to that office in the state.

By Patrick Hoge

Published: March 04, 2019

Safety initiative improves pedestrian visibility at crossings for students walking to and from 35 Oakland schools, primarily elementary schools, with funding from Measures B and BB

Five major oil companies knew for decades that their products caused climate change and posed "catastrophic" risk, but lied to consumers and continued to make enormous profits

The City of Oakland invites public feedback on the First Substantial Amendment to the 2018/19 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Housing and Community Development activities for the period of J …

Focused effort to protect low-income tenants, produce more housing shows promise

Agreements with electrical workers and management employees bring closure to 5 of 7 labor contracts.

Oakland, CA – Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Selection Panel for the Police Commission today announced the opening of the application process to serve on the Oakland Police Commission. The Police Commissi …

Councilmember Bas introduced and passed her first piece of legislation, an emergency ordinance co-sponsored by Councilmember McElhaney to protect tenants from potential displacement, as well as to ensure accurate information to tenants and landlords.

50 free tax preparation sites in Alameda County help residents in need.

Live, work or play in Oakland? Share your thoughts to help us get from a Preliminary Draft to a Draft Specific Plan for the future of downtown.