Our Backyard: Mayor Trish Spencer Is Out of Order
If Alamedans want their mayor to be in charge of City Hall, then they need a different form of governance.
The Meddlesome Mayor
Trish Spencer’s intrusions into city operations, including one incident involving a police officer who arrested her husband, appear to violate Alameda’s charter.
Logging for Water
A battle is brewing over whether cutting down trees will increase California's water supply.
Who Are the Bay Area’s Trump Fans?
A retired medical laboratory CEO in Rossmoor, a San Francisco real estate developer with a plane, and a San Leandro father and electrician are behind The Donald.
Alameda’s Newest Rising Star
Malia Vella promises to be a formidable force in this year’s city council campaign.
Our Backyard: Privileged Government
In Alameda, you can block new housing development if you’re friends with the mayor or a city councilmember. And that’s unfair.
Could This Be The Year of Police Reform in Oakland?
One or more measures that would establish stronger oversight of the Oakland Police Department may be headed for the November ballot.
It’s All About Rising Rents and Evictions
The plight of Alameda renters likely will dominate this year’s City Hall races.
Oakland Finally Gets a Handle on Violent Crime
During the last few years, homicides and gun violence have decreased as the police department has solved an increasing number of violent crimes. The secret? Ceasefire.
Sam Singer Is Oakland’s New Best Friend
The crisis communications guru loves a good fight. Fortunately for Warriors fans, his latest battle involves keeping the team from moving to San Francisco.
