Today, we are coming together to do all we can to make sure Barbara Lee is elected Mayor in the April 15 Oakland special election. Here’s...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — However, concerns persist that flat funding levels will not account for rising costs, leaving states and local governments to bridge potential gaps in...
Our budget crisis – one of the worst in Oakland’s history – is compounded by the fact that people do not feel safe coming to Oakland...
Newsom opened by recounting his announcement atop the Golden Gate Bridge of $150.4 billion in record-breaking visitor spending. He reflected on signing a bill with singer...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Adams strongly denied the allegations, calling them “entirely false” and “based on lies.” He asserted that federal authorities had unfairly targeted him for...
“While people travel to work, to their homes, or with their children, they should not have to fear gun violence,” said Attorney General Bonta. “It is common sense that...
Interim Mayor Jenkins, Interim City Council President Gallo, and Interim District 2 City Councilmember Kaplan will all hold these roles until a special election is held...
On Jan. 3, McGuire announced that Laura Richardson (D-San Pedro) was named to the Democratic leadership as Assistant Majority Whip. Richardson will also serve as chair of the Senate Budget...
“Like those before it, the 2025 RIPA report provides actionable information to address bias in policing. This year’s report is particularly important with its focus on...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Partnering with unions, the DNC will prioritize diversity in staffing across race, background, and region, ensuring that leadership structures reflect the party’s broad...
Over the past few years, several reports have been released across the country highlighting the need to revitalize commercial districts in post-pandemic America. All of them...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Neely’s final moments were captured on bystander video, showing Penny restraining him with a chokehold for nearly six minutes. Witnesses testified that Neely,...
The City is hoping to consolidate the mayoral and City Council District 2 special elections on a single date, which would save the city hundreds of...
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials and members of California’s congressional delegation. During the week, he pushed for...
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program that aims to improve public safety through federally funded investments in supportive housing for individuals exiting incarceration. This...
NNPA NEWSWIRE - I believe in an aspirational America, one that celebrates rags-to-riches stories and welcomes those who dream big. VP Harris’s background as a woman...
As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates from Northern California are running for positions in the United States Congress, the...
Recall supporters called for a one-day business strike for the second year in a row to demand that the city do more to ensure public safety...
In 2020, the measure that allowed youth voting, Measure QQ, passed with 68% of the vote but was delayed for four years at the county level...
Speaking about the destructive impact of mass incarceration, Price asked people to consider “how many children have incarcerated parents, where the practice has always been to...
“The recall of the mayor is not needed and ill-founded. Oakland does not need chaos. Oakland does not need coal dust in the air,” said Pastor Jim Hopkins...
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her State of the City address at a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, laying out her administration's accomplishments over the...
The City of Oakland held a series of town halls on public safety this week to discuss and address residents' biggest concerns about strategies city leaders...
The Alameda County District Attorney Accountability Table (ACDA Accountability Table) is excited to unveil two thought-provoking billboards across Oakland this week. The text of the billboards...
The City of Oakland and the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) have signed an amended Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City’s half of...
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