- News, Seven Days, Mar 27, 2013
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The Case for Censure
Although there's ample evidence that Oakland councilmembers violated the law, it may be up to the rest of the council to do anything about it.
- News, Seven Days, Feb 20, 2013
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Oakland Was Right to Return Stimulus Funds
It would have been illegal for the city to have used the money as it had planned. Plus, Oakland is ousted from medical pot case.
- News, Seven Days, Jan 16, 2013
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Howard Jordan's Plans Make Sense
The police chief's proposals to hire civilian police techs and contract with the sheriff's office will help Oakland cope with its current crime wave.
- News, Election 2012, Oct 24, 2012
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Larry Reid Touts Police, Again
The longtime councilman, who has failed to reduce crime in his district, is running for a fifth term, saying once again that he will improve public safety.
- News, Seven Days, Aug 22, 2012
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Why a Curfew Is Still a Bad Idea
It's a deeply unserious proposal that would address a problem in Oakland that doesn't exist.
- News, Full Disclosure, Aug 15, 2012
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What Transparency?
Oakland is spending $102,000 over the next three years on an online campaign finance system that few candidates and political committees are using.
- News, Seven Days, Aug 1, 2012
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Ignacio De La Fuente's Big Fib
The Oakland councilman plans to run as a "tough-on-crime" candidate against Rebecca Kaplan. But his record doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
- News, Jul 18, 2012
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Goldman Swaps Subsidized Private Corporations
Contrary to what officials claim, Oakland's toxic deals with Wall Street helped pay for the Raiders return and the Forest City Uptown project.
- News, Seven Days, Jul 11, 2012
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Ignacio De La Fuente Pushes Anti-Ranked-Choice-Voting Measure
He's proposing a November ballot measure that would overturn Oakland's voting system — and potentially help him challenge Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan.
- News, May 9, 2012
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Bus Rapid Transit Is Not a Done Deal
AC Transit approved BRT late last month, but it still faces opposition in Deep East Oakland.
- News, Seven Days, Apr 25, 2012
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Ranked-Choice Voting Repeal Blocked
The signature-gathering effort stalls, and there aren't enough votes for it on the Oakland City Council.
- News, Seven Days, Feb 15, 2012
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The Oakland City Council Was Right to Reject Occupy Crackdown
Even police brass and port officials opposed the idea.
- News, Seven Days, Jan 18, 2012
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Jerry Brown Guts Oakland
The governor's elimination of redevelopment forces the layoff of two hundred city workers and the dismantling of a system that he built.
- News, Jan 11, 2012
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Out of the Tents and Into the Chambers
Some members of Occupy Oakland are increasingly confronting city officials and demanding change.
- News, Eco Watch, Jan 11, 2012
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Brown's Plan Threatens Climate Change Goals
The elimination of redevelopment could derail smart growth and encourage suburban sprawl.
- News, Seven Days, Dec 14, 2011
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Coliseum City Unveiled
Plus, Piedmont approved a controversial sports park and flooding threatened the historic oak tree at Oakland City Hall.
- Blogs, Seven Days, Nov 15, 2011
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Jakada Imani Withdraws Nomination for Port Commission
- News, Full Disclosure, Oct 12, 2011
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Council Rebuffs Van Jones Protégé
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan has nominated Jakada Imani to the port commission, but some councilmembers are blocking him.
- News, Seven Days, Oct 12, 2011
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Brown Proves He's a Moderate
The governor angers and pleases both liberals and conservatives as he vetoes and signs numerous bills over the weekend. Plus, the Oakland City Council tables the curfew proposal.
- News, Oct 5, 2011
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Oakland's Other Gang Program
A $2 million program designed to lower gang violence is on hold apparently because it conflicts with the city's gang injunctions.
