Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his Vice Presidential pick for his independent White House bid in Oakland, causing speculation and potential impacts on the race against Biden and Trump.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert offering tips to avoid tax fraud and recommended reporting scams, using free filing resources, and verifying tax preparers' credentials.

Floyd Mitchell was named Oakland's new police chief after the position was vacant for over a year, bringing his 30 years of law enforcement experience and a commitment to reducing crime.

Ashleigh Kanat has been appointed as the head of Oakland's Economic and Workforce Development Department, bringing with her over 20 years of experience.

US Congress investigates UC Berkeley for how it handles reports of antisemitism following a disrupted Israeli speaker event and other campus incidents.

Oakland's Hegenberger Corridor sees a decline in crime due to collaborative efforts from city agencies, resulting in increased patrols, Safety Ambassadors, and new technology.

Alameda DA Pamela Price faces wrongful termination accusations and a manual recount of recall signatures after a sampling failed to verify the needed threshold.

Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports regulating ghost guns and is pushing for Supreme Court review of a ruling that challenges an ATF gun control measure.

A group submitted over 123,000 signatures to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price, citing dissatisfaction with her approach to crime and public safety.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a 10-point plan to improve Oakland's streets, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and homelessness, with initiatives like installing cameras and enhanced maintenance.

Oakland's DA Pamela Price partners with UC Berkeley to improve data transparency in her office and revamp technological systems for better public insight.

Oakland's Police Commission has announced four external candidates for the new police chief, prompting a complex political response in a city without a permanent chief for over a year.