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

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

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

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.

The popular Israeli restaurant Pomella, known for its fresh Middle Eastern cuisine and its penchant for hosting community-oriented gatherings, will close its doors on May 26. Owner Mica Talmor ...

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

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

A budget resolution intended to scrutinize spending on consultants and outside contracts prompted a swift backlash when it ...

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

At a meeting in the Adams Point neighborhood, a packed crowd argued with an OakDOT rep about the Grand Avenue Complete ...

California has no health standards for these chemicals in fish, so activists are urging action. Found in people and animals ...