A single-issue candidate, activist Jesse A.J. Smith is running to draw attention to reforming the Oakland Police Department.

Last year, ACILEP represented 680 people in immigration court who could not afford an attorney.

Hundreds rallied in Oakland against federal legislation that led several websites to close.

A developer planning to ship coal through the Port of Oakland may be able to proceed.

Oakland joins Malibu, Davis and San Luis Obispo, which have similar ordinances.

Sonic CEO Dane Jasper answers everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about net neutrality.

The city won an injunction directing the warehouse's owner to cease all unpermitted operations.

Officials unveiled a new system for reporting problems that require immediate attention.

If the ordinance passes, customers will only receive plastic straws upon request.

The warehouse operator is accused of intentionally venting toxic dust.

According to city officials, the facility is intentionally polluting the neighborhood.

Mayor Libby Schaaf intends to seek mediation, which could take months to resolve.

If approved, the new rules will clear a path for recreational adult use in January.