Our Backyard: Island Safety
The council’s decision to reinstate Alameda’s fire-inspection team was a no-brainer.
May 31, 2017
Island Worker Shortage
The developers of Alameda Point say the delay in construction is due to a labor shortage caused by the Bay Area housing boom.
May 30, 2017
Has BART Overexpanded?
Over the years, the transit agency has spent huge sums on expanding to the suburbs, and now it’s facing serious financial challenges.
May 30, 2017
The Real Cause of Gentrification
When cities like Oakland prohibit new apartments and condos in wealthy neighborhoods, low-income areas pay the price.
May 08, 2017
On a Health-Care Island
Thousands of Alamedans can’t use Alameda Hospital for basic care, because of a dispute with health insurers.
May 03, 2017
An Emerging Progressive
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.
May 01, 2017
A Waste of Money
Oakland is suing its recycling contractor, alleging that the company is overcharging apartment building owners by millions of dollars.
April 27, 2017
A Clash of Allegiance
The Alameda school district plans to sue two charter schools, because they ousted a district appointee to their board of directors.
April 26, 2017
Our Backyard: A Justifiable Plan
Councilmember Jim Oddie was right to switch gears on evictions.
April 24, 2017
