Plug-in vehicles may remain little more than a novelty until cities begin making it easier for motorists to recharge their batteries at home.
The mayoral hopeful has spent more than $100,000. But he could be saved by an increase in donation limits.
The superintendent reached a deal with science teachers that may ease the controversy over the elimination of science labs in favor of programs designed to help close the city's racial achievement gap.
Supporters believe they have a plan for the path through a heavy industrial section of East Oakland, but it needs approval from key property owners.
A Justice Department investigation reportedly will recommend only a slap on the wrist for the UC Berkeley law school professor who authorized torture.
Readers sound off on third-wave coffee, barbecue, roadkill, and Alameda's Measure B.
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The threat to revoke funding for the Oakland airport connector may also imperil BART's plans for San Jose.
SunCal, the developer of Alameda Point, has submitted a last-minute new proposal for the former Navy base just before Tuesday's election.
It would prevent Alameda officials from crafting a good deal at Alameda Point.
Walk Oakland Bike Oakland works grassroots and government angles to spread its message.
Writers at two major dailies demand "tolerance" for anti-gay bigotry.
Readers sound off on our review of Avatar, Measure WW, and family court.
The lack of insurance coupled with skyrocketing medical costs has led many Korean Americans to seek cheaper care in their homeland.
The Bay Area is a hub for new doctors who want to practice family medicine and help the poor, yet had to leave the country to learn how to do it.
Most owners of the city's dangerous soft-story apartment buildings have failed to notify their tenants about the potential for structural collapse.
Plug-in vehicles may remain little more than a novelty until cities begin making it easier for motorists to recharge their batteries at home.