Natalie Orenstein

The tentative deal could stave off big budget cuts for Oakland and transform a swath of East Oakland into a complex with housing and sports.

The news comes one day after a San Leandro councilmember’s home was raided by the FBI as part of the ongoing corruption probe.

The recalled Oakland mayor was accused by federal prosecutors of a “corrupt agreement” to hand city contracts and steer city appointments to benefit the Duong family.

The former D6 councilmember, who narrowly lost the 2022 election, said he recently recovered from a life-threatening health issue and is ready to campaign.

Mayor Thao and her allies allegedly maneuvered Larry Gallegos into a key city of Oakland position as part of a bribery scheme.

Affordable housing is tough to build in Oakland. The city relies on “impact fees” to do so, but that model faces a steeper challenge now.

A judge temporarily blocked the president's order, but not before local leaders scrambled to understand its impacts on everything from healthcare to housing.

A $1 million city contract for Centro Legal de la Raza to support tenants at risk of losing their homes is up in the air.

Nonprofit service providers are reeling from the news. More budget-balancing cuts could be coming, city leaders warn.

The city cut over 70 positions on Thursday to patch a big budget hole. SEIU 1021 and others blasted the short notice and impact on the community.