OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell wants to cancel a 2022 rule that some residents say makes it harder for police to chase suspects.

The recall of Sheng Thao and the election of Barbara Lee have more eyes and expectations on the mayor’s office. But the job ...

In Alameda County, about 170,000 people receive benefits through CalFresh, the state’s SNAP program, according to the Alameda ...

A budget resolution intended to scrutinize spending on consultants and outside contracts prompted a swift backlash when it ended up defunding after-school programs.

Tuesday marked Rebecca Kaplan’s last day as a city councilmember. Kaplan was elected in 2008 to Oakland’s at-large seat, ...

Experts say the black-crowned night herons are faring better after a population dip, but they still need our support.

A new state law, Prop. 36, increased penalties for some drug and theft offenses. But critics say it’s disproportionately being used against Black people.

The Freak Family Roadshow’ Interactive Art Installation, a Latinx storytelling open mic, the Silent Book Club Oakland event, ...

Lee and Councilmember Charlene Wang took office Tuesday, diving head-first into a challenging moment in Oakland politics.

Come July, OUSD will be free of the constraints placed on it after the 2003 bailout, according to county and state officials ...

A federal appeals court ruled two OPD officers cannot claim “qualified immunity” in a lawsuit over the 2022 “ghost chase” ...

This cognitive stress load is often exacerbated by the material demands of relocation, such as finding stable housing, ...