As the city faces a major budget deficit, candidates are making their pitch about what they would do to improve the city's financial health.

a central theme emerged in response to the district’s stance that it couldn’t afford to meet their demands — overwhelming distrust. And as parents, students and community members including the Oakland ...

On Saturday, roughly 100 to 150 people gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland for a mayoral candidate forum.

Oakland’s fiscal crisis hit home three weeks ago when 77 city employees were laid off. At that time, City Administrator Jestin Johnson said in a message to staff that roughly 100 people would be ...

Oakland spent nearly $1.7 million on unauthorized overtime in two departments during a period of several years due to a payroll system problem, according to a recent city auditor's report.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland city union workers who received layoff notices rallied on Tuesday outside City Hall. They said job cuts will have harmful impacts on public services. City employee ...

It’s time for Oakland’s elected officials to end their silence and address the city’s antisemitism problem. Since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist atrocities, the streets of Oakland ...