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State offers $6 million grant to stem golden mussel spread from Delta

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering $6 million in grant funding to create or enhance boating control efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to slow or stop the spread of invasive golden mussels. The department will hold a webinar to go over grant details on Nov. 18...

California · 8h

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Oakland NAACP, BWOPA Speak Out Against Alleged Harassment of Black Women Political Leaders

The Oakland branch of the NAACP and the Oakland/Berkeley chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as harassment, intimidation and discrimination targeting Black women in politics. Founded in 1968, BWOPA is a California-based nonprofit advocacy and membership organization that...

Oakland, CA · 3d

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Corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao centers on collapse of Evolutionary Homes

The collapse of Evolutionary Homes took center stage Thursday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other defendants, as business partner Mario Juarez delivered emotional testimony about the company's downfall and an alleged violent attack that led him to go to police.

Oakland, CA · 21h

Alameda Post

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Mayor Ashcraft: Be Prepared for El Niño

By now you’ve heard that the dangerous combination of strong El Niño conditions and some of the year’s highest tides are expected this winter, bringing periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds. These conditions are anticipated during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, so now is the time to prepare your homes and businesses for potential flooding, power outages, and transportation disruptions.

Alameda, CA · 2d

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Eight Years After Approval, Oakland's Coolidge Avenue Homes Still Aren't Built

Eight years after Oakland approved the Dimond District project, the four homes proposed for 3559-3589 Coolidge Avenue remain unbuilt. New filings, including a zoning worksheet, appeared in late October 2026. San Francisco YIMBY reported that the new applications revisit much of the process as the project seeks to advance. The...

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Vallejo Mayor Andrea Sorce Faces Condemnation Resolution

On Tuesday, the Vallejo City Council will take up a “Condemning and disavowing conduct” resolution of Mayor Andrea Sorce. Sorce, who is also a professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, was elected mayor in 2024 with 38.5% of the vote – beating Pippin Dew by 367 votes.

Vallejo, CA · 1d

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Friday Morning Constitutional: Oakland's First Fridays Canceled For November

Oakland's First Fridays event has been canceled for tonight, with organizers saying they need to raise more money to hold a safe and sustainable event. The hours after First Fridays gatherings have seen multiple instances of violence in the last year. [KRON4]. A man known as "the Mayor of San...

Oakland, CA · 10h

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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 1d

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Pittsburg data center draws backlash over community input, environmental concerns

A controversial data center planned for Pittsburg is fueling concerns about environmental impacts and whether the city adequately involved its large Hispanic community in decisions affecting their neighborhoods.

Pittsburg, CA · 1d

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Antioch: Early Results Show Wilson, Motts In Lead For Council Seats

Early results showed Joy Motts and Monica Wilson ahead in the race for two open Antioch City Council seats. If she remains ahead for District 1, Motts will unseat incumbent Tamisha Torres-Walker -- who just so happened to unseat Motts in 2020. Article continues below this ad. Motts previously served...

Antioch, CA · 3d

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Antioch Commission Holds Meeting Without Facility Agreement, Faces $750 Bill

The City of Antioch is being asked to consider a $750 facility-use payment after the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) held an off-site public meeting at Delta Bay Community Church without a formal agreement or prior approval of the costs. According to a City staff report, the Commission selected Delta...

Antioch, CA · 1d

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San Ramon: Incumbent Armstrong Leads In Mayoral Race

Early returns in Tuesday's election suggest that San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong is leading in his reelection bid as he battles nonprofit director Paschalis Ntatsos and student Emma Chigbu to retain his seat for another term. According to preliminary results Tuesday night, Armstrong secured 77% of the vote, while Ntatsos...

San Ramon, CA · 3d

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Jane Kim leads narrowly in race for California insurance commissioner

Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim held a narrow lead over state Sen. Ben Allen in the race for California insurance commissioner, according to early results. The race between two Democrats was the only close statewide contest on Tuesday’s ballot. Kim, a progressive, led the June primary and advanced against Allen, a moderate. They are competing to succeed Commissioner Ricardo Lara, whose term expires at the end of the year.

California · 2d

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Newsom, Possibly Afraid of Pelosi's Wrath, Declines to Endorse In SF Congressional Race

Governor Gavin Newsom had said he was going to endorse someone in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, but here it is Election Day, and he is demurring. Do we need to wonder why?. We should know in the coming days, if not by tonight, who will be...

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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San Pablo: Voters In Early Returns Support Sales Tax, Rent Control Initiative

San Pablo voters in Tuesday's election appear to have approved a sales tax put on the ballot by the City Council, while also supporting a rent control citizen initiative placed on the ballot by local tenant advocates, according to initial results from Contra Costa County elections officials. Measure R had...

San Pablo, CA · 3d

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Mayor Dionne Adams Wins Re-Election to Pittsburg City Council

PITTSBURG, CA — Mayor Dionne Adams thanked Pittsburg voters after placing first in the county’s election-night results for City Council, receiving 4,174 votes with 100% of precincts reporting. “I’m deeply grateful to the people of Pittsburg for their trust and support. As a fourth-generation Pittsburg resident, serving the...

Pittsburg, CA · 2d

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El Cerrito Election: Gabe Quinto Trails in Re-Election Bid as Kimberly White Leads

24.80% – Kimberly White (3283) 20.95% – Carolyn Wysinger (2773) 20.86% – Wally Nowinski (2761) 16.02% – Gabe Quinto (2120) 11.45% – Mary Ann Jawili (1515) 5.92% – Forrest M. Lanning (784) Quinto currently sits in fourth place with 16.02% (2,120 votes), putting him...

El Cerrito, CA · 2d

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Port of Oakland’s publicly owned utility delivers power cheaper than investor-owned utilities

On November 3rd, the Port of Oakland announced that 84% of the electricity delivered by its publicly owned utility, Port Public Power, to Port tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources in 2025. “Every year, more of the Port runs on electricity, and our job is to make...

Oakland, CA · 1d

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection: Emeryville Restaurant Week News

Emeryville’a first-ever Restaurant Week was a great success according to restaurants and diners! For 11 days, 33 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and sweet shops served up special menu items, prix fixe menus and great discounts. Restaurants were asked to direct customers to an online survey about their experiences and the restaurant with the most responses would win the grand prize..

Emeryville, CA · 1d