Some Oakland nonprofits have been meeting behind closed doors with developers and councilmembers to negotiate multimillion-dollar “community benefits packages.”

Some city officials disagree with homeowners over who should control “lost” publicly owned pathways and miniparks along the water’s edge.

The council’s decision to reinstate Alameda’s fire-inspection team was a no-brainer.

The developers of Alameda Point say the delay in construction is due to a labor shortage caused by the Bay Area housing boom.

Over the years, the transit agency has spent huge sums on expanding to the suburbs, and now it’s facing serious financial challenges.

When cities like Oakland prohibit new apartments and condos in wealthy neighborhoods, low-income areas pay the price.

How do you feel about Alameda being a sanctuary city?

Thousands of Alamedans can’t use Alameda Hospital for basic care, because of a dispute with health insurers.

Richmond resident Kimberly Ellis advocates for electing more women to public office, and she wants to become the next chair of the California Democratic Party.

Oakland is suing its recycling contractor, alleging that the company is overcharging apartment building owners by millions of dollars.