There is some evidence that the controversial, and highly vaunted school, may be cherry-picking the best students for admission in violation of district rules.
The contest to replace Swanson features four candidates — Rob Bonta, Abel Guillen, Joel Young, and Kathy Neal — who each have a legitimate shot at winning.
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.
The city council has agreed to a partial deal that will allow the remodel of two branch libraries. But it could still allow the demolition and rebuild of two others.
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.
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.
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.
Senate President Darrell Steinberg's plan to change California's primary environmental law is a good first step but it doesn't do enough to reduce greenhouse gases.