Natalie Orenstein

Oakland high schools have a confusing array of policies for addressing a basic need. The systems have frustrated students and staff alike.

Mayor Barbara Lee promoted Measure E, saying the city isn’t counting on the parcel tax but could use it for critical deferred maintenance.

Mayor Barbara Lee announced Sunday that Jestin Johnson is stepping down after three years.

Public records reveal how Jestin Johnson and other officials were pressured to close encampments by developers, and in at least one case, the governor.

But that might be a good thing for housing.

After more than a decade of explosive growth, Oakland's homeless population dropped by 20% over the past two years, according to data released Tuesday.

But a controversial parcel tax, one that Lee has staked her fortunes on, first faces a vote in June.

Barbara Lee and public sector unions are sparring with business interests and civic groups over the $34 million proposal for police, illegal dumping, and homeless services.

Officers searched a teenage suspect who doesn’t live at the affordable housing property and got in a confrontation with staff.

The year-long effort to revamp Oakland’s government finally had its day in front of the full City Council. It's one step closer to the November ballot despite debate.