Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who is currently running for state treasurer, has agreed to pay $21,000 to settle claims she violated city election laws as mayor.
A candidate for the Oakland City Council is out $1,000 after her donation bag was stolen by a woman outside her campaign kickoff event Sunday.
For the past decade, the Oakland Police Department has adhered to a controversial policy allowing vehicle pursuits in strictly limited cases.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has issued a defiant and, at times, contradictory response to the recent FBI raid on he
Vallejo is expected to appoint Beverli Marshall as interim city manager Tuesday. She will replace administrator Mike Malone, who is retiring effective April 19.
After more than a yearlong vacancy, the City of Oakland finally has a permanent police chief.
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong has filed a lawsuit against the city and its mayor, Sheng Thao, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, and violation of his First Amendment rights
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he is sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Alameda County and Oakland.
More businesses are leaving Oakland because of rising crime.
