Bay City News Service
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Oakland City Council approved a 14% wage increase over the next five years for Oakland police.
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The measure would apply to all county workers but only public-sector workers in the county's unincorporated areas.
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The police department conducted a sweep of East Oakland following feedback it got during National Night Out.
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Forbes began her role as city manager at the start of July, after being appointed by the City Council. She was put on a leave of absence a few days before her arrest.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild intend to sue over a federal agreement to cancel an offshore wind lease.
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Court oversight of more than 150 Oakland residential properties owned by Dodg Corp. and affiliated landlords has been extended through September 2029.
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The Alameda County Living Wage for All coalition said it turned in 106% of the signatures needed to get the pay hike proposal in front of voters.
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The federal department is looking into the district’s policies on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has secured more than $1 million in federal funding for the San Leandro Shoreline development project.
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Sonoma County has launched its free Residential Curbside Chipper Program to help residents reduce wildfire risks and improve defensible space around homes.