A request for a ballot measure called the “Housing Affordability and Tax Cut Act of 2022” has been submitted to the California Attorney General’s office.
If approved, awarding this vital site for development to an Oakland-based African American development group would help remedy extensive racial disparities in Oakland contracts and economic...
Build It at the Coliseum and They Will Come!
During the two-day meeting that concluded September 24, participants shared details of harrowing incidents that happened in California and across the country.
Up to 30 units will be available for households earning incomes between 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 60% of the AMI, which translates...
Officially declaring gun violence a public health crisis within the City of Oakland, the resolution endorses the call from many community-based organizations for Alameda County’s Board...
Parker’s office said the Manns subjected tenants at the six properties to serious health and safety risks. The defendants rented properties in substandard condition, including properties...
Earlier this year, Newsom signed a housing and homelessness funding package that provided $12 billion to alleviate homelessness in the state.
The September 1 decision represents a significant triumph for the city in a case brought several years ago against the owners of a prominent local real...
Established in 2001, The Global Center for Success (GCS) has been working tirelessly to help Vallejo’s homeles assimilate back into their community.
The case went to trial in early April. In its Sept. 1 decision, the court held that the defendant corporate entities and individual defendants Baljit Singh...
The 18th Assembly District includes a large portion of the city of Oakland and the cities of Alameda and San Leandro. Bonta was elected in a...
Services include criminal record expungement for some marijuana-related crimes; job training and placement help; mental health treatment; addiction services; housing placement and more.
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program still accepting applications
Building a Healthier Future for Oakland
The New Markets Tax Credit program creates a pathway for local businesses and non-profits to activate underutilized buildings in San Francisco’s most high-need neighborhoods, create local...
In 2022, the voters of Oakland will have an opportunity to elect the next mayor for our city. The Mayor of Oakland is the head of...
Since Oakland's many problems can be either solved, altered, eradicated or exacerbated by actions and/or inactions from the Mayor's Office, it is incumbent upon us to make...
But lawmakers disagree about whether the bills would make housing more affordable or cause a host of other issues for the state’s single-family household neighborhoods that...
At a vote center, you can vote in person, get help in multiple languages, cast your vote by using an accessible voting machine, and utilize same...
The lawmakers’ letter comes in the wake of a Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent eviction...
Below is a letter from Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and Alameda County Supervisor announce a collaboration to help with homelessness.
Former Black Panther Leader Elaine Brown Heads Development Team Building West Oakland Affordable Housing Complex
Californians are scheduled to start receiving their second stimulus payment on Sept. 1, two weeks before California's gubernatorial recall election.
Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao, and Council Member Carroll Fife, in coordination with extensive community support, are...