The state grant is the 11th for Oakland in five years through California’s Homekey program. It will support 109 affordable ...

Nelson Alegria is tasked with updating school safety protocols, decreasing schools’ reliance on police, and making sure ...

The half-acre lot in East Oakland’s Sobrante Park is scheduled to reopen next summer with walking paths, play areas, and a new lawn.

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Oakland’s contracting law bans business with companies that help federal immigration agencies. Does it prevent the city from ...

A decision by the California Supreme Court effectively ends 10 years of lawsuits over the construction of a fossil fuel depot ...

City Attorney Ryan Richardson issued a rare Brown Act violation notice over meetings held about a controversial encampment ...

A safe way to pay actual parking tickets is to visit the city of Oakland’s website instead of scanning a code or calling a ...

Fatto a Mano Alimentari will feature fresh pastas, Italian wines, and cooking classes; plus, FOB West will bring Filipino ...

Oakland Unified School District is burning through its reserves. County Superintendent Alysse Castro is demanding a plan by ...

Mayor Barbara Lee announced a celebration in October for the city’s first title-winning pro team in seven years.

There are now 50 electric bikes available for rent at the Fruitvale BART. It just takes a deposit and a modest fee.