Zack Haber Do you think D1 Rockbridge, Temescal, North Oakland, D3 above 980, Lakeshore, Trestle Glen, Millsmont, Laurel, Park and Glenview are poor and non white I have a bridge to sell you. This fallacy of this black poor voters which in it's self is demeaning but on brand for your side.

Bizarre how Oaklandside's coverage of the firing of OUSD Supt. Johnson-Trammell contains ZERO information about who voted in favor of ousting her, and that it was the union-allied board members who wanted her out. oaklandside.org/2025/04/23/oak…

You have a few days to see Sinners in IMAX. You’ve been put on notice. Looks like Wednesday is the last day in S.F.

Oldie but goodie.

This can’t be true. Or can it?

Learned this today from carefully reading the credits after my third time seeing “Sinner.” Amazing song and scene. Wow.

🚨 Big news from Oakland! 🚨 Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has officially announced her Transition Committee — a powerhouse group of leaders and community advocates who will help guide her first 100 days in office. From housing to public safety to economic justice, this team reflects

This is the issue with Oakland’s radical left. They treat violence as normal. Like nothing can improve without burning it all down. Then in a convo about a shooting at a high-end Black-owned spot, they bring up tech bros. You think Chef Cleaz was talking about tech bros? Come on.

I really hope this is not true.

East #Oakland! This is your opportunity to share with D7 CM Houston your thoughts on Oakland's budget. Wed, 5/14, 6:00 pm at 81st Ave Library. Let's show up to make sure we get our fair share of resources!

Here’s a look at the final vote for AB 379, the proposed felony in California for those who buy 16/17 year olds for sex. Vote was 74-0 The only lawmaker here who would not vote for it was Democrat Asm. Mia Bonta.

“The lack of a plan to avoid bankruptcy is not the only demonstration of the board majority’s incompetence.  They are terminating the superintendent’s contract early, on June 30, without a leadership transition plan. They caved to the teachers’ union threat of a one-day strike on

Oakland, one of the highest taxed cities in the United States, that recently increased an already high sales tax and proposes a $198 per parcel tax on the June 2026 ballot, should have 877 police officers. Yet we only have 600 officers and that number is lower with administrative

Oaklanders should not accept the excuses that the City doesn’t collect enough revenue. They have no plan in place to increase revenue and address the business exodus. The Economic plan expired 5 years ago and they have been “working on it” with no urgency. The premise that the

Oakland Report Radar: May 26th, 2025 Memorial Day edition: upcoming city meetings, public safety budget info, and other Oakland news. In brief, free, and easily accessible. open.substack.com/pub/oaklandrep…

A vegetation fire in the area of Skyline and Grass Valley has gone to a 3rd alarm. Approximately 50+ firefighters responding to this incident. No structures are currently threatened.

A reminder that the East Oakland hills are a long standing Black enclave. Don't let them tell you otherwise

June 24th 2021 ON THIS DAY four years ago Oakland City Council approved a 2-year budget with a split vote that was the equivalent of intentionally running the Titanic into an iceberg. Despite a five year forecast that projected a $545M cumulative deficit by 2026 Oakland City

OAKLAND'S HIERO DAY FESTIVAL MOVES TO SF Organizers say it was a last-minute decision driven by safety concerns and a shortage of available Oakland police officers. KTVU ktvu.com/news/hiero-day…

Hey, local reporters who think the East Bay Insiders Newsletter is your personal tip-sheet for making their jobs easier. I have your email on my subscriber list. I can see when you read each edition. Unless you want a problem, write "first reported by East Bay Insiders."