Naming Names: These Officers Are Responsible for the Failed Oakland Police Sex Scandal Investigation 3

Using public records, we've identified most of the officers and top brass referred to in the Swanson-Barron report.

by Darwin BondGraham on June 27, 2017

How Serious is the Wild Fire Threat in the Oakland Hills? 4

Residents concerned, frustrated after loss of funding for prevention and reports of shoddy work by inspectors.

by Cassandra Vogel on June 23, 2017

Berkeley City Council to Consider Four Different Plans to Tackle Homelessness Crisis 3

Mayor's plan to address homelessness in Berkeley includes options for temporary relief as well as connections to permanent housing.

by Ashley Wong on June 22, 2017

Oakland Police Commanders Who Buried Sex-Crime Scandal Investigation Were Later Promoted 4

Mayor Schaaf’s subsequent investigation of the mishandled case also fizzled and required federal court intervention.

by Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston on June 21, 2017

Oakland City Council Passes Divisive Proposal to Establish Violence Prevention Department 3

by Gabrielle Canon on June 21, 2017

Living Downstairs, or Lying?: Advocates Say Oakland Landlords Pretending to Reside in Apartments so as to Evict Tenants 3

In smaller buildings, property owners can move in (or fake to residing there) to circumvent rent control.

by Darwin BondGraham on June 21, 2017

Letters of the Week: Warriors Commemorative Edition

by East Bay Express readers on June 21, 2017

Plans for a 'New' Oakland Are Taking Shape, but Existing Residents Are Demanding More Equitable Development 4

Who will have a say in downtown?

by Darwin BondGraham on June 21, 2017

Oakland Metro Operahouse Claims Harassment by a Neighbor, Who Says the Music Venue is Breaking the Law 16

Coupled with increased scrutiny following the Ghost Ship fire, the Metro's owners say finances are constricted.

by Sam Lefebvre on June 21, 2017