OAKLAND — A group of city councilmembers said Tuesday they have found room in Oakland’s two-year budget to prevent worker layoffs, temporary fire station closures or other deep service cuts ...

“As simply as I can put it, the arts will not get by without this position,” said Cat Brooks, the Oakland artist, activist ...

Newly elected Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee arrives at her swearing-in ceremony at City Hall in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, May 19, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group ...

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced the approval from Oakland's City Council to deliver, operate, and maintain a speed ...

Oakland becomes the second city in the state to implement automated speed cameras, after San Francisco, following the passage of Assembly Bill 645 in the state legislature.

Spring called closing City Hall during a City Council meeting a “cowardly move,” before taking the city manager to task. “I get it. Sitting in your own mess can be uncomfortable.

The Royal Oak City Commission will consider a rezoning and site plan Monday, June 9, to allow Sheetz to locate on the site of a former manufacturing facility. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at ...

Lee was sworn in as Oakland's 52nd mayor on May 20 in City Council chambers, so Sunday's event was a chance for all members of the community to celebrate both Lee and the city itself.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland City Council has moved forward with plans to bring speed cameras to that city in hopes of slowing people down and making the streets safer. Installation of ...

SUPPORTERS OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS took to the steps of Oakland City Hall this week, asking city officials to restore $440,000 in budget cuts for day laborer programs. The Street Level Health Project ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.

Authorized under Assembly Bill 645 (AB 645) in October 2023, the legislation allows the city's pilot program to deploy speed safety systems at 18 high-risk locations throughout Oakland (a total of ...