- News, May 15, 2013
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Are More Cops the Answer?
Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
- News, May 15, 2013
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The Warriors' Future Looks Bright
The team has signed many of the young stars that have fueled this season's playoff run to long-term contracts.
- News, May 8, 2013
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Frazier to Reexamine Police Misconduct
In an unprecedented move, OPD's new compliance director plans to reinvestigate closed misconduct cases, including ones involving Occupy Oakland.
- News, May 1, 2013
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Activists Try to Get Rid of Juvenile Records Fee
They contend that the county's $150 fee prevents young people from sealing court records involving minor crimes — and thus harms their ability to find jobs and housing later in life.
- News, May 1, 2013
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Do Disabled Motorists Need Free Parking?
Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.
- News, Apr 24, 2013
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Deanna Santana Blocks Reform of Internal Affairs
Oakland's city administrator has delayed a plan that is designed to increase the public's trust in the police department and help reduce crime at the same time.
- News, Apr 17, 2013
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What Richmond's Getting Right
As Oakland struggles with violent crime, another East Bay city has dramatically reduced its murder rate.
- News, Apr 10, 2013
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The Port's Debt Problems Will Slow Army Base Project
The Port of Oakland's $1.3 billion of debt means that it has no money to complete the second phase of the massive project, thereby delaying promises of thousands of new jobs.
- News, Apr 3, 2013
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UC Berkeley Seeks China Gold
The university is working on a new research facility in Shanghai that promises to attract more money from foreign students who pay higher tuition.
- News, Apr 3, 2013
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The Fight Against the Penny
Cheeseboard Pizzeria and Mike's Bikes in Berkeley have stopped using pennies and are part of a growing group of activists who say the wasteful coin should be taken out of circulation.
- News, Mar 27, 2013
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Nonprofit Fights For Oakland School Libraries
One-third of the libraries in the city's public schools remain closed due to budget cuts, but a nonprofit is working to reopen them.
- News, Mar 20, 2013
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Cops' Violent Past to Be Kept from Jury
A federal judge has ruled that jurors must not learn about the scores of complaints filed against the two Oakland police officers who fatally shot a local barber.
- News, Mar 20, 2013
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Can Popuphood Revitalize KONO?
Despite the success of First Friday, the Koreatown Northgate district has been plagued by vacant storefronts. Can the small-business incubator Popuphood help?
- News, Mar 13, 2013
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Richmond Councilman Gets Called on His Junk
The Richmond city attorney is targeting blighted property controlled by Corky Booze, as previously undisclosed accusations that he battered women come to light.
- News, Mar 13, 2013
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The Iraq War Is not Done
Refugees in the Bay Area face the challenge of finding work, overcoming language barriers, and dealing with the lingering emotional toll of war.
- News, Mar 6, 2013
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Sheriff Sought Controversial Surveillance Software
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern wanted to test a system that likely would have used facial-recognition software at an Oakland Raiders' home game.
- News, Mar 6, 2013
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Blacks and Latinos Dominate Oakland Marijuana Arrests
A new report also shows that 20 percent of the drug arrests are cannabis-related despite a city law that makes pot the lowest law enforcement priority.
- News, Feb 27, 2013
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Grand Theft Banking
An elaborate conspiracy by big banks appears to have cost East Bay residents tens of millions of dollars.
- News, Feb 27, 2013
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The Carlos Nava Case May be in Trouble
A key witness in the killing of the three-year-old boy is refusing to cooperate with prosecutors because the person's identity and involvement in the case have become public.
- News, Feb 20, 2013
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Alcohol and First Fridays
The City of Oakland plans to clamp down on drinking at the popular monthly street festival, but it promises to be an uphill battle.
