A Peralta trustee, a real estate agent, a tax consultant, and an IT consultant are running to fill the seat vacated by mayoral candidate Loren Taylor.
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Federal monitor warns of ‘deeply troubling’ disciplinary issues within Oakland Police Department
Two new internal affairs cases could derail OPD’s plan to finally shake off its federal watchdogs.
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Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Seneca Scott
The neighborhood organizer said he’ll restore rule of law in Oakland and make the city more economically resilient.
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Oakland mayor’s race: unions, coal terminal developers, and others are spending big on a few candidates
So far, Sheng Thao and Ignacio De La Fuente have benefitted the most from the fact that wealthy people, unions, and corporations can spend almost unlimited amounts in U.S. elections.
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Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Greg Hodge
The nonprofit leader and former Oakland school board president said he’d improve the culture at City Hall and help The Town heal.
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Election 2022: Meet the Oakland City Council candidates for District 2
Nikki Fortunato Bas and Harold Lowe share their approaches to public safety, housing, and business in Chinatown, San Antonio, and Grand Lake.
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After mistakes in 2020, is Alameda County ready for the 2022 election?
A judge rejected a public records lawsuit brought by two voting rights organizations hoping to pressure the county to hand over voting data.
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Election 2022: Here’s what Oakland residents want their next mayor to focus on
Homelessness, public safety, illegal dumping, and racial equity were among the priorities for voters we interviewed.
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Arson cause of Tuesday’s fire along I-580 in Oakland, officials said
Flames broke out Tuesday afternoon within a few hundred meters of where another suspicious fire damaged several homes last week.
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Oakland wants a WNBA team
The women’s basketball league is expanding. The Oakland City Council officially called on the league to give The Town a team.
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Election 2022: D6 residents love their neighborhoods but say there’s much to fix
Voters in the sprawling East Oakland district will be choosing a new City Council member this November.
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Election 2022: Oakland District 4 residents say public safety is a top concern
We spoke to a range of community members in D4 about the issues they care about most.
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“A literal gash in the neighborhood.” Pete Buttigieg, officials address Oakland’s streetscape disparities
The U.S. Transportation Secretary and Congresswoman Barbara Lee said aid for infrastructure from Washington can help alleviate inequalities.
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Oakland mayoral candidate Seneca Scott was arrested last year for brandishing a firearm
Scott allegedly used a gun to confront two people in 2021. Candidate Peter Liu was also arrested on a gun charge last year.
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Election 2022: What Oakland District 2 voters want
Community members in Chinatown, Grand Lake, San Antonio, and Eastlake shared their priorities ahead of the November election.
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Oakland mayoral candidate threatens Jewish community in mass emails
A fringe candidate, angry at being excluded from an upcoming forum at a Jewish temple, emailed antisemitic messages to local reporters and public figures.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife
The D3 rep talks about going from activism to policy making, what’s possible at Wood Street, her role in shaping MACRO, and more.
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‘With resources comes change’: Oakland families call for more action on gun violence
Organizers said they want to prevent locals from becoming desensitized to violence and for everyone to take action.
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Oakland mayoral candidates talk affordable housing, crime, and ‘giant water slides’ at forum
8 of the 10 people running for mayor presented their ideas to an audience of elders and others at Laney College Tuesday night.
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Allyssa Victory can run for Oakland mayor, city says
It’s a victory for Victory, but the other candidates are still disqualified because of the city’s communication error.