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Oakland postpones Coliseum sale by a year
Oakland postpones Coliseum sale by a year The city agreed Monday to wait until spring 2026 to complete its sale of the $125 million stake in the sports property.
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Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission
Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission The city’s government ethics and elections watchdog has been starved for funding for years.
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As the city waits for bond sale, more and more of Oakland’s streets are going...
As the city waits for bond sale, more and more of Oakland’s streets are going unpaved City staff is waiting for the finance department to issue the second series of Measure U bonds, which were approved...
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They say Oakland government is broken — and have a plan to fix it
They say Oakland government is broken — and have a plan to fix it A new group wants to change the jobs of mayor and city attorney. Voters would have the final say.
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Is a flawed overtime formula costing Oakland money?
Is a flawed overtime formula costing Oakland money? A recent City Auditor’s report claims Oakland has spent over $1.6 million in excess overtime. But some are questioning the audit’s accuracy.
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Oakland’s top budget official is leaving the city
Oakland’s top budget official is leaving the city Erin Roseman, who oversees the city’s finances, will be gone by June 15. The announcement comes days before Oakland unveils its new proposed budget,...
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New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts
New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ proposed budget mostly maintains spending on core city services. But it relies on a $40 million...
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Post politics: How Oakland’s leaders use social media
Post politics: How Oakland’s leaders use social media Local elected officials have adapted to today’s tech-dominated media landscape by crafting online personas and digitally engaging with constituents.
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City unions urge Oakland to get police overtime spending under control
City unions urge Oakland to get police overtime spending under control For years, OPD has blown past its overtime budget, a major factor in the city’s budget deficits.
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Incoming Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints chief of staff
Incoming Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints chief of staff Miya Saika Chen, a former staffer for Nikki Fortunato Bas, will be Lee’s right-hand person in the mayor’s office.
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