Alameda County just paid $800,000 to settle racial discrimination claims against recalled DA Pamela Price — who is now running to get her job back. Meanwhile, Oakland's city council is seeking raises of up to 125% despite presiding over a $100M deficit, 48-minute 911 wait times, and a recalled-and-indicted mayor. From BART fires caused by uncleared encampments to a failed mayor being handed the Bay Area Council's top job, Oakland's dysfunction is accelerating even as its leaders seek more power and pay.
The former DA was recalled by 63% of voters and sued by four employees for racial discrimination. She's now running for DA again, while Alameda County taxpayers foot the bill.
Her Oakland left behind gutted police, fleeing businesses, and an indicted successor. The Bay Area Council thinks that's a resume.
Less than 2,000 Oakland residents drive most of its gun violence. Oakland Ceasefire shows just how important it is to target the right people.
A $100M deficit, 509 cops, 48-minute 911 waits, a recalled-and-indicted mayor. And now the council wants more money.
BART knew about the encampment, had legal authority to clear it, and asked Oakland nicely. Then it burned.
In 2013, three pro sports teams and big dreams. In 2026, an empty stadium nobody will buy.
The highest property crime rate in America, the fewest cops per crime, and a 0.5% solve rate. These aren't excuses—they're failures.