Oakland voters hear from 8 mayoral candidates as special election nears
On Saturday, roughly 100 to 150 people gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland for a mayoral candidate forum.
How Oakland officials believe they’ve balanced a budget crisis — for now
As the city looks to turn the tide on its financial state, officials are no longer budgeting revenue from the Coliseum sale, ...
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As the city looks to turn the tide on its financial state, officials are no longer budgeting revenue from the Coliseum sale, ...
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A cheat sheet for The Oaklandside’s mayoral candidates forum
Loren Taylor: A third-generation Oaklander and former city councilmember, Taylor is running for Oakland mayor after narrowly losing in his previous run against Sheng Thao. He is a founder ... at NBC ...
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Former Rep. Barbara Lee wants to be Oakland’s next mayor. What’s her platform?
Her platform also promises ethics, transparency and accountability, pointedly alluding to a corruption scandal involving former Mayor Sheng Thao. Lee, in the fall, had opposed the recall of Thao ...
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77 officials were recalled in 2024—higher than the 10-year average
Voters in Oakland, California, recalled Mayor Sheng Thao on November 5, 2024, with 60.6% voting in favor of her removal from office. This marked the first time in Oakland’s history that a mayor ...
Wildfires Aside, Where Are the Best Places To Live In California?
If you already had plans to move to the West Coast, the recent wildfires are a valid reason to hesitate. According to the ...
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Carmel Mayor hosts inaugural She L.E.A.D.S Conference
CARMEL, Ind. – On Thursday, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam launched her inaugural conference, She L.E.A.D.S, to empower local women and girls as leaders. The conference works to empower Hoosiers ...