The City of Oakland has an agency that is charged with leading and coordinating our prevention efforts with people, aptly called the Department of Violence Prevention...
Knowing the social, environmental, and economic impact of illegal dumping, I’ve led regular clean-ups and successfully budgeted additional resources for more city environmental enforcement officers to...
“David Johnson: In the Zone (1945-1965),” is an exhibition that is being displayed through January 6, 2023, at San Francisco City Hall. It will feature 65...
“The Emerald New Deal is a historic ordinance that will fulfill some of the promises made when we first legalized marijuana and established the cannabis program....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Jayland was a sweet young man. He never caused any trouble,” said Lajuana Walker-Dawkins, Jayland’s aunt and the representative who spoke on behalf...
As Controller of California’s largest city since 2013, Galperin has led audits that uncovered billions of spending that he deemed ineffective and launched a website that...
In Erika Loewe’s all-too-important job as director of African American media, she has ensured that the Black Press and other media of color have enjoyed unprecedented...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In Erika Loewe’s all-too-important job as director of African American media, she has ensured that the Black Press and other media of color...
Hundreds of longshore worker and school activists in a variety of organizations who participated in the one-day strike on Friday, April 29 are developing plans to...
BST President Dr. James Brenneman stated “This endowed chair in Dr. Smith’s name is part of the establishment of a new Center for Truth, Racial Healing...
“Riding the BART shouldn’t be a death sentence,” said Elaine Brown, former Black Panther Party chairwoman. “Oscar tried to defuse a fight on the train and...
“Oakland faces a critical moment,” said Oakland mayoral candidate Derreck Johnson. “For too long, our politicians have over-promised and under-delivered — from homelessness and illegal dumping...
“The emergency declaration is really about removing obstacles so that we can go in and conduct the work we need to do [to] help the residents...
“Being a city leader means breaking through the discourse and finding solutions that are effective and holistic,” said Thao. “While important violence prevention programs like Ceasefire...
Among those who endorsed Oakland councilmember and council president pro tem Sheng Thao at the Wednesday press conference were California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Mia...
Cities across California, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Long Beach have instituted weekly testing or proof of vaccination requirements for their employees.
Avanza 490 opens its doors to 80 families and provides 100% affordable housing for San Franciscans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Those who purport that possession and use will not be criminal must be reminded that possession and drinking of alcohol during prohibition was...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The city of Los Angeles declared September as embRACE LA Month last week on the steps of City Hall. The month-long initiative will...
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Amnesty Late Fee Forgiveness Program saved residents approximately $5.7 million during the three-month effort to clear past-due accounts with parking...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Most of Chicago’s Black aldermen voted in favor of the controversial $6 billion Lincoln Yards project last week during a City Council meeting...
HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has bolstered its ranks, with seven recruits being sworn-in as officers during a ceremony Wednesday.
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — With more than 400 first responders now facing layoffs, Houston firefighters answered the alarm, gathering in force, fighting back with both their voices...
SAN FRANCISCO BAY VIEW — Hundreds gathered last night for a candlelight vigil and march to City Hall in honor of Jeff Adachi.
THE CINCINNATI HERALD — Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced measures to address racial and implicit bias at a news conference Jan. 4 at City Hall.
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