The Oakland Unified School District board chose new leadership Monday, ushering in a year of uncertainty for the Town’s ...

In a complex leadership shuffle, Jenkins was elected council president and elevated to mayor, temporarily. Noel Gallo now ...

Effective Monday, 2 stations in the Oakland Hills are temporarily closed. The City Council is considering 4 more firehouse ...

Derrick Hayes, the beloved father, brother, Street Spirit vendor, and friend to countless people in Oakland and beyond, died ...

Known and Hustleman and Brother Hayes, he looked out for his community in neighborhoods across Oakland.

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From cannabis cafes to tenant protections, here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that went into effect on Jan. 1.

Dan Kalb, Oakland City Councilmember for District 1, is terming out at the start of 2025. Credit: Amir Aziz. North Oakland’s Councilmember Dan Kalb is leaving the seat he’s held since 2012. Kalb took ...