Sheriff Debates Faith Leaders on Immigration, Urban Shield 1

Some want Gregory Ahern to limit Alameda County’s cooperation with ICE and scale back the contentious police-training program, but the sheriff says his critics don’t have all the facts.

by Darwin BondGraham on August 9, 2017

Letters of The Week: Our Readers Chime in on Lieutenant Governor Hopeful Gayle McLaughlin

Also: Lots of Support for the Owners of Henry's Gallery Cafe

by East Bay Express readers on August 9, 2017

How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay 8

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

by Annika Merrilees on August 9, 2017

Group Calls for Oakland Animal Services to Lower Euthanasia Rate, But Administrators and Allies Say Shelter is Best it’s Been in Years 4

Volunteers, activists criticize OAS’ treatment of dogs, including an uptick in kill rates, but shelter administrators and partners deflect criticisms, say OAS is much improved.

by Laurel Hennen Vigil on August 7, 2017

Letters of The Week: People are Rallying Support for Zion I 1

by East Bay Express readers on August 3, 2017