What AC Transit’s shift to a fully ward-based board means for your commute
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District is making big changes to how voters will choose its board of…
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Oakland airport expansion raises environmental concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Port of Oakland is in the middle of a major decision-making process regarding the expansion of…
Alameda County District Attorney defends record amid recall effort
OAKLAND, Calif. — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is defending her record and standing up for the progressive policies…
Watch out for mosquitoes — West Nile Virus is circulating in Alameda County
Public health officials are advising residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves against mosquitoes, which, despite their small in…
Rally planned ahead of hearing for Oakland airport expansion
As Oakland International Airport prepares for an expansion and modernization project to meet growing air travel demand, local climate activists…
Q-and-A | Meet 2nd District Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez
District 2 has a new county supervisor, Elisa Márquez, a lifelong Hayward resident and Cal State East Bay alumna. Márquez…
Essie Justice Group bails out 2 Black moms for Mother’s Day
OAKLAND, Calif. — Two Black women who would have otherwise been behind bars due to a lack of money get…
Real estate market in southern Alameda County remains sluggish
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — Southern Alameda County is experiencing a decline in real estate activity because of persistent challenges with…
Elisa Márquez sworn in as Alameda County supervisor for District 2
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors officially welcomed Elisa Márquez as the new appointee to the District…
Alameda County supes appoint Hayward City Council member Elisa Márquez to fill District 2 vacancy
Editor’s note: This article was updated to include how the supervisors voted in each round. ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The…