The Fremont City Council acquiesced to concerns from small business owners and unanimously approved a two-tier schedule Tuesday […]
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Ready to work at 9am and someone’s in my parking spot.—New Oakland Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas ran into a buzzsaw on Oakland Twitter last week after striking a privileged tone in a Jan. 8 tweet after someone snagged her City Hall parking spot. She added, "TIP: if you want your rep to work on your tax dollar, respect our space so we don’t waste our time or you’re going to get a parking ticket."
At first glance it wasn’t entirely clear why former State Senate Majority Ellen Corbett suddenly showed up at […]
Two days after an Alameda resident filed a complaint this week with the Fair Political Practices Commission that […]
When Fremont councilmembers resume a discussion next week for raising the city’s minimum wage to $15, they will […]
The State Senate settled a lawsuit filed last year by a former legislative aide for East Bay State […]
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Jan. 11.
Hayward Councilmember Aisha Wahab is proposing a citywide equal pay for equal work ordinance. She made the referral […]
Oakalnd Councilmember Dan Kalb was having coffee with his chief of staff just within earshot of City Hall […]
Over the past two years, Rep. Eric Swalwell has fueled speculation of a run in 2020 for president […]
Here in Oakland, if you come to destroy the lives of our immigrants living in peace, we will resist you. If you come to spread fear and division, we will stand up to you.-Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf warning President Trump during her inauguration speech Monday.
Last year was the first time in over a decade that Oakland At-Large Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan had not […]
Alameda Assistant City Manager Liz Warmerdam is moving to San Leandro City Hall for the same position, it […]
The Alameda City Council voted, 4-1, Wednesday to call a special election on April 9 after certification of […]
Alameda County Democrats are sticking with party Chair Robin Torello. The long-time party boss, however, had to stave […]
In the waning days of Gov. Jerry Brown’s political career, he announced 12 appointments to several superior courts […]
The new Congress is finally here, and @HouseDemocrats are ready to get to work #ForThePeople!-Rep. Barbara Lee, on Twitter, celebrating the first day of Democratic Party rule in the House of Representatives.
My crystal ball for 2018 predicted a “special season” for the Oakland Athletics. You’re welcome, East Bay. But […]
One major story never stood out above the rest in 2018, but several were significant, and a few […]
“I’ll say it again, President Trump is unhinged.” -Rep. Barbara Lee, Jan. 3, criticizing Trump’s handling of North […]
The East Bay Citizen has always been about poking fun at politicians, highlighting the ridiculous, comedic, and outrageously […]
>Special election for McKay Ave. open space measure? ALAMEDA — Regular council meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. ENTIRE […]
