Despite A Coal Ban In Oakland, Developer Leverages Proposed Facility Against City

The developer behind a proposed coal terminal on a former Oakland Army Base has teamed up with a new partner.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Rockridge Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Alameda County is lower than the California average.

Bonta, Ramachandran Appear Headed For Runoff Election

The two lead in a special election to fill a vacant state assembly seat that represents Oakland.

Rockridge Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect

Cities across Alameda County saw sales tax rates increase Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the tax hike.

Mia Bonta Leads State Assembly Special Election For Oakland

Mia Bonta is trying to succeed her husband, Rob Bonta, who is now California's Attorney General.

Alameda County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Rockridge area compares to California and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

City Of Oakland: Planning & Building Services - What The Public Needs To Know As California Reopens

As the State of California moves towards lifting restrictions and allowing businesses to open at full capacity on June 15, Oakland's Pla ...

City Of Oakland: City Announces Inaugural Poet Laureate

High resolution image of Ms. Ayodele Nzinga

City Of Oakland: City Arts Grant Applications Available June 15

The City of Oakland announced that applications will be available on Tuesday, June 15 for its 2021-2022 Cultural Funding Program grants ...

City Of Oakland: Alameda County Advances To State's Yellow Tier, Prompting More Allowed Activities

Today, Alameda County announced that the county will advance to the Yellow Tier in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening f ...

Unemployment Improves In Rockridge Area: Feds

Alameda County's unemployment rate is lower than the California average.

Oakland Tenants Sue Landlord Mosser Companies, Alleging Harassment, Discrimination To Force Them Out

Tenants accuse Mosser of violating Oakland’s Tenant Protection Ordinance.

Broadband Speed In Rockridge Area: See Local Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Rockridge area compares.

$188M Oakland COVID Aid Windfall

The Treasury Department has just allocated money to cities and counties. Here's what Alameda County expects.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Oakland To Provide $500 A Month In Guaranteed Income To 600 BIPOC Families

The pilot program "Oakland Resilient Families" will give a guaranteed monthly income to a group of Black and Indigenous people in the City.

Oakland ranked no. 67 in the nation for fiscal health

Oakland needed $2.3 billion to get out of the red

Capitol Siege: Former Oakland Police Officer Among Mob That Marched On Capitol

A former Oakland Police Officer talked about being among the Trump supporters who marched on the US Capitol.

Oakland, Alameda County Ballot Drop Box Locations, Nov. 2020

Are you anxious to make sure your ballot arrives early so that it will be counted? Here’s where to drop it off.

Oakland Ballot Drop-Off Location

Early voting is already underway in Alameda County. Here's where to drop off your official ballot.

Why CA's Environmental Policies Aren’t Enough For Assemblyman Bonta

Oakland Assemblyman Rob Bonta is proposing a far-reaching California Green New Deal to address climate change.

BART Stabbing Suspect Says 'I Was Insane'

John Lee Cowell made the comment Wednesday at a hearing in the case of Nia Wilson's 2018 death.

Oakland Mayor Signs Bipartisan Letter On Affordable Housing

Dozens of US mayors are pushing for a bill to pass Congress before the end of the year.

City Of Oakland Extends Deadline For Proactive Rental Inspection Program Proposals

The City of Oakland’s Planning & Building Department​ has extended deadlines for questions and application submission.

Oakland Ballot Measure Would Bolster Police Commission

"The commission doesn't have the independence that it should, it doesn't have the funding that it should."

Trump Asylum Rule: Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Reinstated

The court reversed a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruling make in August.

Mayor: Police Department Change Is Slow

The department has not complied with a 2003 settlement of a police misconduct case, although progress is reported.

Prosecutors: No Death Penalty In Nia Wilson Murder

Prosecutors will focus on convicting John Lee Cowell and having him sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

3 Jurors Tossed From Ghost Ship Trial

Deliberations have started over with three alternates. The judge issued several instructions, giving a hint at the cause of the dismissals.

Oakland Mayor Signs Letter Against Gun Violence

The letter was signed by 249 mayors across the country.

Violence Prevention Chief Appointed By Oakland

Guillermo Cespedes co-founded a gang violence reduction strategy in South Los Angeles that resulted in an 82% reduction in homicides...

Man Accused Of Killing Nia Wilson To Stand Trial

"No ruling has been made about what John's mental state was at the time of the alleged offense. That is a separate, distinct question."

Ghost Ship Trial: Derick Almena Testimony

Almena accused prosecution witnesses of lying. He also said the building owners should be held responsible for the fire that killed 36.

Harris Among Democrats Participating In Presidential Debate

This week's two-night political spectacle in Miami starting Wednesday night is shaping up to look more like a football game than a debate.

Child Porn Case: Oakland Man Sentenced To Prison

Some contained depictions of sadistic or masochistic conduct or other depictions of violence, according to prosecutors.

Ghost Ship Trial: Max Harris Testimony Day 3

Harris testified that the back stairs "were on fire, but they weren't blocked" as concertgoers tried to flee the flames.

Ghost Ship Trial: Max Harris Testimony

Harris is on trial for 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Oakland City Council Backs A's Stadium Bill

The A's hope to build a stadium at Howard Terminal.

Oakland Takes No Action On Budget

There are competing budgets proposed by the mayor and a city council member.

$3.2 Billion Oakland City Budget Under Consideration

Oakland has un-funded retiree liabilities totaling more than $2.7 billion.