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What residents are talking about in Oakland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Increase Civil Penalties on Unabated Nuisances
Police Commission Selection Slate Rejection
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Oakland from local and regional media.
3 of Oakland’s top elected officials react to Tuesday’s ‘historic’ election
3 of Oakland’s top elected officials react to Tuesday’s ‘historic’ election From left to right, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/upload...
Nov 6, 2026Brutal assault outside city contractor’s office recounted by FBI informant
Brutal assault outside city contractor’s office recounted by FBI informant A photo taken shortly after an alleged physical altercation that Mario Juarez described taking place on May 3, 2024. Juarez is seated on the ground by the building door. " dat...
Nov 6, 2026AC Transit board election: Young leads Valencia in early ballot count
AC Transit board election: Young leads Valencia in early ballot count Clockwise from top left: Ward 3 candidates Joel Young and Adriana Valencia, and Ward 4 candidates Gabriel Morales and Sarah Syed. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-cont...
Nov 5, 2026Mayor Lee claims mandate and hails passage of ‘strong mayor’ reforms
Mayor Lee claims mandate and hails passage of ‘strong mayor’ reforms Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and City Council President Kevin Jenkins said they look forward to implementing Measure EE next year. The measure gives Oakland’s mayor more power, s...
Nov 5, 2026Oakland Voters Back ‘Strong Mayor’ System of Government
Oakland Voters Back ‘Strong Mayor’ System of Government California City News
Nov 5, 2026Drones flying to 911 calls before officers arrive? Oakland police have a plan
Drones flying to 911 calls before officers arrive? Oakland police have a plan OPD’s current UAV fleet includes models like this DJI drone used by officers in the field. A new proposal would station larger, longer-flying drones on several roofto...
Nov 5, 2026Bay Area live election results: Track your county
Bay Area live election results: Track your county KTVU
Nov 4, 20262026 Election Results for Oakland Measure EE in Alameda
2026 Election Results for Oakland Measure EE in Alameda KQED
Nov 4, 2026Lee Triumphs in Oakland Mayor’s Race; ‘Strong Mayor’ Measure Leading
Lee Triumphs in Oakland Mayor’s Race; ‘Strong Mayor’ Measure Leading KQED
Nov 4, 2026Charlene Wang leads Nate Adams in Oakland District 2 City Council race
Charlene Wang leads Nate Adams in Oakland District 2 City Council race Incumbent D2 Councilmember Charlene Wang campaigning in downtown Oakland on Nov. 3, 2026 before polls closed. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11...
Nov 4, 2026Early Oakland election results are in, with Lee poised to win and many more votes to count
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters released early election results Tuesday. The earliest returns include mail-in ballots and drop-box ballots received by Election Day. Later counts will include in-person poll tallies and ballots that the country ...
Nov 4, 2026Charlene Wang leads Nate Adams in Oakland District 2 City Council race
Charlene Wang leads Nate Adams in Oakland District 2 City Council race The Oaklandside
Nov 4, 2026