OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland has been without a police chief for more than a year, but the prolonged search comes amidst a much larger vacancy crisis facing the city. There are 789 vacant ...

Oakland is hosting a series of town halls for residents to sound off on the new budget proposal. A two-year, $4.4 billion budget plan would close the city's mounting deficit. Some proposed cuts ...

OAKLAND — After less than two years on the job, Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell has told city officials he intends to resign Dec. 5, the city announced Wednesday morning. In a news release, ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city. "Today, let us ...

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the reins of a department under scrutiny and with a recent history of reform attempts. A press ...

There was little bit of good news in Oakland Monday as city leaders said they have found enough money in enough places that they can move that they can avoid officially declaring an emergency, at ...

(KRON) — Oakland City Hall might be poised for a major shake-up due to dissatisfaction with both the mayor and the city council, according to a new poll commissioned by the Oakland Metropolitan ...

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. With disturbingly high crime rates and startling budget shortfalls, Oakland needs not only a new mayor but also fresh City Council ...