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Growers support a proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm endangered fish.

With two weeks to go before the election, supporters of Pamela Price are campaigning hard to convince voters to allow the progressive Alameda County district attorney to finish her first term.  They are up against a heavily funded recall effort determined to see that Price’s tenure is as short-li...

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In November 2022, Oakland resident Ima Ekong went to her local polling place to cast her vote in the city’s mayoral election. Two years later, she says she’s still unclear how ranked-choice voting, the ballot system used in city elections, selects winners and losers. “I think it is really confusing,...

A source said the transportation department was surprised by a decision to delay an infrastructure bond sale.

Oakland’s police watchdog, which was roiled by internal conflicts last year, has 3 new commissioners and a new inspector general.

A medieval superstition prevents lots of goofy and affectionate little black kittens from finding forever homes, but local shelters do their best.

The Oaklandside won’t tell you who to vote for. But we’ve rounded up guides from a diverse range of local groups and individuals to help you make sense of the election.

The removal of dams on the Klamath River has enabled salmon to swim far upstream to spawn. Wildlife officials have found salmon upstream in Oregon.

The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council.

Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw presents and interview with organizers from the Oakland Homeless Union and the Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR). This week on the show we’re featuring two interviews. First up, you’ll hear from Freeway, a houseless activist in Oakla...

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.

Possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs could start on Thursday and last through Sunday, PG&E says.

The Oakland City Council approved a proposal Tuesday to temporarily increase contribution limits for candidates in the upcoming election.  The proposal, introduced by council members Janani Ramachandran and Kevin Jenkins, neither of whom is up for reelection this year, raises the maximum allowed ...

A lack of affordable housing is pushing out Bay Area residents.

With its enforcement chief departing soon, the Public Ethics Commission approved a settlement with Libby Schaaf and other Oakland powerbrokers to resolve allegations of campaign finance law violations.

Mario Juarez filed a motion seeking a dismissal of his criminal fraud case, claiming Price sought a payoff after the funeral of an Oakland police officer.

The police department has used the gunshot detection technology system since 2006. Critics say it’s not an effective violence reduction tool.