A series of political twists and turns has landed a first time Oakland City Council member in the mayor's office in the next ...

Former City Administrator Deborah Edgerly and former San Francisco Controller Ben Rosenfield are advising Oakland leaders as ...

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Alice Hu-Nguyen opened an email from her kid’s summer camp park director informing her that ...

“Eric Adams no longer works for New Yorkers. He works for Donald Trump. Period,” state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a mayoral candidate, said at a news conference. “Mayor Eric Adams will be under the thumb and ...

The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours ...

The resonance of stage productions — musicals or plays — based on real events can sometimes diminish as time puts those in ...

Oakland public employee unions rail against job cuts. OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland city union workers who received layoff notices rallied on Tuesday outside City Hall. They said job cuts will have ...

The council president spent time talking jobs, the economy and education and growth for young people - and girls - since Detroit has never had a woman as mayor.

Tateona Williams made sure her kids were well fed, went to school, and were loved. She asked for help multiple times, but ...