How Jerry Brown's plan to build two giant water tunnels, along with legislation in Congress, could ultimately spoil the last of Northern California's wild and scenic rivers.
The city plans to redraw council district and school board boundary lines in the next few months in ways that could remake Oakland's political landscape.
The Medical Cannabis Cup is coming to Richmond this weekend and will feature a concert, industry expo, a county fair-like weed competition, and a giant medication area.
Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.
A controversial bill proposes that California public universities partner with private technology companies to provide general education classes online.
Oakland already directs a larger percentage of its budget to police than comparable cities nationwide, yet it's planning to spend even more money without demanding reforms.
A respected environmental contractor has questioned the university's controversial fire-prevention proposal and contends that it could create a new fire hazard.