East Bay Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, along with a Southern California Republican, introduced a bill last week that would change the definition of an auto burglary and increase jail time for its offenders. “Every smashed window and every piece of stolen… Read More ›
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Bonta says legislation to waive Oakland USD state loan debt is a non-starter
When Assemblymember Rob Bonta spoke in support of a proposal last Tuesday for Oakland officials to begin collecting a controversial parcel tax to fund early education, Council President Rebecca Kaplan put him on the spot about another pressing financial issue… Read More ›
San Leandro moves to reduce density on proposed 45-unit green building near transit
At the same time acknowledging the need to diversify its mix of new housing, the San Leandro City Council, nonetheless, told the developer of a 45-unit green, multi-family apartment building on Bancroft Avenue that the project would not be approved… Read More ›
Miley: Alameda County should offer ‘major opposition’ to bill moving last call to 4am
A similar bill failed in each of the last two years, but a change in the governor’s office is buoying proponent’s spirits.