2017 YEAR IN EAST BAY POLITICSIt was not too early for a number of potential East Bay candidates to announce intentions to run next year, or, at least, begin to put out feelers. A number of statewide candidates from the… Read More ›
Gayle McLaughlin
Gayle McLaughlin, East Bay candidate for guv lite, wants a millionaires’ tax
Lt. Guv candidate Gayle McLaughlin would raise taxes on the rich by one percent per million dollars earned. ELECTION 2018Gayle McLaughlin already has a reputation as one of the most progressive elected officials in the East Bay so it’s no… Read More ›
The Bernie Sanders of the East Bay is exploring run for Lt. Gov.
Richmond Councilmember Gayle McLaughlinformed an exploratory committee for state lieutenant governor. RICHMOND As a Richmond mayor and councilmember Gayle McLaughlin railed against Chevron, one of the most powerful corporations in the world, for its environmental indecency, sought to protect residents… Read More ›
Richmond progressives warn of fraudulent rent control petition
A Richmond resident and member of the Service Employees International Union describes her interaction with a petitioner seeking to repeal the city’s rent control ordinance. RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL | The Richmond Progressive Alliance say a petition purporting to support the… Read More ›
Political Hit Machine Revs Its Engine
Anchorwoman: The Legend of Dana King | Quirk’s Opponent Wants Five Debates | Vulnerable Joel Young | Democratic Convention in Oakland? CHAPTER 2 | What occurred this week with Alameda Councilmember Stewart Chan may or may not have been a… Read More ›
2013 Year In Lists: Top 5 East Bay Political News Stories
Replica of a drone sought by the Alameda County Sheriff in Feb. PHOTO/Shane Bond 1. Public privacy under siege>>> The potent issue of government infringement on public privacy through technology was barely on the national radar a year ago and non-existent… Read More ›
Richmond’s Foreclosure Plan Yet Another Cry For Help At The Local Level
Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin is just the latest voice in the East Bay railing against government inaction over the past five years. LEGISLATURE/FEDERAL GOVT | Those in high finance decry the gambit being employed by Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin as underhanded…. Read More ›