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Students and teachers shout down East Bay school board after firing of popular principal
Over the course of the evening, students and teachers shouted down board president Peter Oshinski, threatened to go on a hunger strike, and reduced Superintendent Michael McLaughin to bargaining–and even...
5 things to know about Alameda County’s proposed recall changes
On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors once again took on the issue of whether the county should revise its rules around recalling elected and appointed officials—and once again...
Vallejo: Man shot near Elks Lodge
A man was shot and killed in Vallejo on Saturday night, the city's 21st homicide of the year.
Teenager stabbed during fight in Moss Beach
A teenager was stabbed multiple times after a fight broke out outside a party in Moss Beach on Saturday night, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's office.
Minor arrested for allegedly making threats against East Bay middle school
A minor was arrested last week for allegedly making multiple threats against a middle school in Brentwood, police said.
Alameda County D.A. pledges accountability in Santa Rita Jail death — but no charges announced
According to Price and Deputy District Attorney Zachary Linowitz, the sheriff’s office has until now refused to hand over what Linowitz described as the “fundamental materials” necessary to conduct an...
Fremont celebrated as sales tax revenue ballooned by $37 million. Now the state wants it back.
The City of Fremont will have to pay back tens of millions of dollars in sales tax to the state of California after an accounting blunder left them with a...
Alameda County recall changes tabled after ‘power grab’ accusations
As the Alameda County Board of Supervisors considers changing their recall procedures, some residents have begun to question whether the move is an earnest effort to modernize the county charter...
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East Bay city prevails in long battle over property tax to fund schools–but more trouble could be ahead
But although the decision to uphold Measure A was a significant victory for the district, it did little to guarantee a stable foundation for a district that has struggled to...
Amid eroding trust in elections, Democratic groups walk a delicate line as they seek East Bay registrar’s removal
At a moment when election denial has spread the country, eroding trust in institutions and the political process, embattled Alameda County registrar Tim Dupuis sits as a key figure in...