Robert Gammon
Bio:
Robert Gammon is the Express's co-editor. He joined the staff in 2004 after spending six years as a reporter for the Oakland Tribune. He also writes Full Disclosure and Seven Days, along with a feature-cover story now and then.
Robert Gammon is the Express's co-editor. He joined the staff in 2004 after spending six years as a reporter for the Oakland Tribune. He also writes Full Disclosure and Seven Days, along with a feature-cover story now and then.
- News, Dec 7, 2011
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EBMUD Kills Sierra Dam Proposal
The agency now says it may collaborate on the expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir near Brentwood.
- News, Jun 15, 2011
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It All Comes Down to the Unions
Oakland city services, from libraries to parks and tree maintenance, will be devastated unless public workers agree to substantial concessions.
- News, Dec 22, 2010
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Closed for Business
2010 was the Year of the Furlough as public agencies shut their doors to cope with the Great Recession.
- News, Nov 10, 2010
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Perata Knew Ranked Voting Posed Him Problems
If the ex-senator had his way, Councilwomen Jean Quan and Rebecca Kaplan might not have been in the Oakland mayor's race.
- News, Oct 27, 2010
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Gambling for Revenues in Richmond
Richmond voters will decide whether to green-light the first large urban casino in the state.
- News, Oct 27, 2010
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To Tax or Not to Tax?
The City of Oakland has four tax measures on the ballot and how you vote likely hinges on whether you think the city has a spending problem or a revenue problem.
- News, Oct 27, 2010
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The Twin Battle Over Redistricting
Proposition 20 would expand the powers of a new independent panel, but Prop 27 would hand redistricting authority back to politicians.
- News, Oct 27, 2010
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The Twin Battle Over the Budget
Proposition 25 would make it easier to pass a budget each year, while Proposition 26 would make it tougher to raise revenues.
- News, Oct 20, 2010
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Measure R Is About Climate Change
Backed by environmentalists, Berkeley's Measure R would help the city meet its landmark climate change goals, but anti-growth activists are trying to kill it.
- News, Oct 20, 2010
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A Busy Race to Replace Quan
Four candidates have emerged in the competition for Jean Quan's seat, while Councilwomen Pat Kernighan and Desley Brooks fight for reelection.
- News, Oct 6, 2010
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Fresh Face Or Old Guard?
Jean Quan, Rebecca Kaplan, and Joe Tuman hope to defeat Don Perata on Nov. 2 and end Oakland's love affair with career politicians.
- News, May 26, 2010
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Drama in the Contra Costa County Assessor's Race
The usually sleepy county assessor's race features a costly tax dispute over Chevron and a financial fight involving the Contra Costa Times.
- News, Dec 23, 2009
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Police Work Is the Solution
After just a few months on the job, Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts believes he understands his department's shortcomings and knows how to fix them.
- News, Dec 23, 2009
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Time to Reassess Ron Dellums
After two disappointing years in office, the mayor had a strong year in 2009, and some supporters are urging him to run for a second term.
- News, Nov 2, 2009
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Dellums Fails to Pay at Least $239,000 in Taxes
Sources say the couple's financial troubles could rule out a reelection bid as the mayor is forced to return to lobbying.
- News, Oct 21, 2009
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AC Transit Chief Is Out
General Manager Rick Fernandez quits two days after the agency's board effectively voted to stop buying the buses from hell.
- News, Jan 28, 2009
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Saving the Plug-In Hybrid
A state agency changes course and steers away from strict new rules that would have bankrupted a small Berkeley company.
- News, Dec 24, 2008
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Oakland's Part-Time Mayor
Ron Dellums' work schedule would make a banker blush.
- News, Dec 24, 2008
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The Other Shoe in Alameda
The city has lost $50 million on its ill-conceived cable and Internet venture, and it could lose millions more.
- News, Oct 29, 2008
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This Election Is About Big Oil
A city council race and a local ballot measure could end Chevron's dominance over Richmond.
