Alameda County DA Pamela Price Faces Recall Vote as Petition Surpasses Signature Threshold Next Step April 30th in Oakland
SAFE successfully gathered enough signatures to trigger a recall vote against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, with 74,757 valid signatures exceeding the required threshold.
California Department of General Services Settles for $2.665 Million Over Environmental Violations
California settled an environmental violation case with Alameda County for $2.665 million, penalizing the Department of General Services for mishandling hazardous substances. The DGS committed to improving compliance.
Vacaville Woman Accused of Stabbing Employee Over Tip Jar Dispute, Arrested Near Her Children
Makeda Cairo was arrested for stabbing a business employee during an argument over a tip jar in Vacaville. Her children were found in her car nearby. She faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. The victim is expected to survive.
New Director of Transportation Ready to Steer Oakland's Future, Josh Rowan Takes the Helm
Josh Rowan has been named the new Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation, with a focus on safety, equity, and mobility. He brings experience from Atlanta, where he developed successful transportation programs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Set to Unveil VP Choice in Oakland, Shaking Up Independent White House Bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his Vice Presidential pick for his independent White House bid in Oakland, causing speculation and potential impacts on the race against Biden and Trump.
Oakland Gains Bloomberg Boost for Urban Innovation and Black Business Growth in Eco-Friendly Initiative
Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.