Be a Human Billboard
Social activist Ruth Smiler is on a mission to support racial justice.
March 16, 2017
It’s All About Housing
In Berkeley, council candidates Ben Gould and Kate Harrison spar over whether the city needs more housing or has already built too much.
February 21, 2017
A Whole Lot of Growling
Alameda’s animal shelter says it needs more money to care for dogs and cats. But city officials say the shelter intends to hand out big raises to its employees.
February 21, 2017
Our Backyard: Stubborn to a Fault
Alameda’s refusal to settle lawsuits with a housing developer could cost the city nearly $30 million.
February 13, 2017
Our Backyard: Missing in Action
Trump has threatened Oakland and California, but both have been slow to fight back.
February 09, 2017
Our Backyard: Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley Should Sue Donald Trump
According to legal experts, the president's plan to strip sanctuary cities of federal funding is unconstitutional. Plus, it’s just wrong.
January 26, 2017
Updated: Trump Seeks to Strip Oakland of Up to $130 Million in Federal Funds
The president’s decision to punish sanctuary cities also could cost Berkeley $11.5 million annually, and Alameda, $2.5 million.
January 25, 2017
The Making of a Mayor
The story of how Jesse Arreguin got the key endorsements needed to win the Berkeley mayor's race.
January 11, 2017
Our Backyard: Say Yes to Housing
Alameda should settle two costly lawsuits with a developer that wants to construct 182 units of housing on the estuary.
January 11, 2017
A Bike Bridge Too Far?
Backers of a bike-pedestrian bridge between Alameda and Jack London Square are looking for creative ways to build it. But the Coast Guard is blocking the way.
January 09, 2017
