Archive - East Bay Insiders Newsletter

Citizen-led parcel tax for affordable housing may be coming to the ballot next year

Oakland’s $9 million-a-year citywide security contract is stirring controversy; Why is a San Leandro councilmembers accused of ethical misconduct…

23 hrs ago •

Russell City redress effort gains momentum with new county funding commitments

Separately, two county supervisors pledge $125k apiece toward Reparations Commission's public outreach efforts; Supervisor gauged sheriff's interest in…

Jul 10 •

County is slow-footing hotly-debated Ethical Investment Policy

Policy backed by county treasurer will not be discuss until September at the earliest; County Fair attendance up 13%; Former East Bay elected official…

Jul 9 •

A road to recovery in four pages

Oakland charts ambitious, although brief, multi-year path to fiscal health; Recall whispers grows in San Leandro; Metallic balloons ban coming to…

Jul 8 •

San Leandro councilmember accused of seeking improper public benefits

Ex-city manager's lawsuit accuses councilmember of pressuring her to approve installation of a memorial bench, plaque to honor his father; Oakland loses…

Jul 7 •

Former San Leandro city manager alleges retaliation by councilmembers was tied to Evolutionary Homes deal

San Leandro Councilmembers Azevedo and Aguilar were "vocal about their unhappiness with Robustelli’s opposition to the Evolutionary Homes proposal…

Jul 4 •

Duong pardon speculation raises stakes in FBI corruption probe

What if Trump pardons the Duongs? Plus, dispatches from Sacramento, Oakland, Hayward, and Alameda

Jul 2 •

County's shifting power dynamics

Dispatches from Board of Supervisors, Port of Oakland, Oakland, and San Leandro

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Oakland lawsuit settlement opens door for landlords to pass trash increases to tenants

Dispatches from Oakland, San Leandro, Emeryville, and chatter about the county administrator's robust salary

Jun 30 •

Alameda County civil grand jury: Registrar of Voters does an impressive job

Alameda County's recent election ran smoothly, but civil grand jury is calling for more transparency; Civil grand jury eviscerates Oakland in three…

Jun 27 •

Oakland's 'Fantastic Four' is due back in U.S. District Court this morning; County supes to approve $5.1 billion budget today; 'Cancun on three…

Jun 26 •

Berkeley to Alameda County: Share Measure W funds

Tensions mount at East Bay MUD board meeting as investigations into complaint against Director Chan unfolds; Hayward city manager resigns, receives…

Jun 25 •

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