The Governor’s budget proposal projects a surplus of $363 million, alongside $17 billion in reserves, including $10.9 billion in the Rainy-Day Fund and an additional $4.5...
According to the Office of California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), the legislation would authorize the FAIR Plan “to request the California Infrastructure and Economic Development...
The top priorities for New Oakland are to bring action and collaborative strategies to the prior commitments made by Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd, Steph Curry and...
In a statement to the media, Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins said, “I want to thank the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for prioritizing the health...
“The Port’s College Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that help students grow both professionally and personally, while contributing to a dynamic organization...
“Only one in three Californians think that the American Dream – including the notion that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead --holds true,” stated the...
At the groundbreaking, which was held near Bakersfield, Newsom and California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri celebrated the completion of Construction Package 4 (CP 4),...
“The hallmark of Congresswoman Lee’s career has been courage,” said Schaaf. “Our conversations have given me confidence that she will exercise that famous courage for Oakland...
This new policy will allow eligible workers earning less than $63,000 annually to receive up to 90% of their regular wages while on leave. Workers earning...
The Board of Supervisors is committed to closing the deal expeditiously, and County staff have worked tirelessly to move the deal forward on mutually agreeable terms....
The Housing Authority “encourages every family seeking affordable housing in Oakland to apply to the waiting list lottery,” Spokesperson Kelsey Frost said. “We have staff to...
The proposed $322.2 billion budget, including $228.9 billion in general fund spending, addresses a $2 billion deficit that Newsom is required to balance under state law....
“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new...
The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.
With education as a cornerstone, Adams emphasized the importance of youth having access to quality kindergarten through 12th-grade education along with college or vocational programming beyond...
“Our members are essential to Oakland’s economic and cultural fabric,” said Cathy Adams, president of the OAACC. “These grants are a testament to our dedication to...
State, county, and city officials have been invited to join ICAC board members and the community to explore effective strategies for addressing these interconnected challenges across...
Despite serving just one term, Carter’s presidency is remembered by historians as one of the most consequential. He brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and...
While in office, Holden championed efforts to improve education outcomes for students and advocated for social and racial justice. Legislation he wrote or sponsored also focused...
Jay King is also a member of the popular 1980s R&B group Club Nouveau. In his role as an artist and activist, he has stood up...
When I saw him, Carter was spry, quick-witted, and kind. The former president wore a bolo string tie anchored by an eight-stone turquoise clasp that dangled...
During his time in the Assembly, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty authored over 90 measures that became law including the Universal Preschool Act, the American River Parkway...
Organized as the “Housing & Climate Progressive Democratic Slate,” the team of 13 is running in an election happening right now that often flies under the...
Healthcare advocacy is multifaceted. From physician-led initiatives addressing policy and resource allocation, to research that intentionally and thoughtfully addresses disparities in access and outcomes, to development...
The city’s plan to eliminate a nearly $130 million shortfall in its general purpose fund for fiscal year 2024-2025, which ends in June, with cuts by $25...