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The OaklandsideReportingBy Tasneem Raja
What to expect when you vote in Oakland, starting in October

What to expect when you vote in Oakland, starting in October Congresswoman Lateefah Simon poses for a portrait after casting her vote in the primary election at Mills College on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. " data-image-caption=" Congresswoman Lateefah Simon poses for a portrait after casting her vote in the primary election at Mills College on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260503_Ballots_EG_035.jpg" /> A mayor's race, three City Council seats, three competitive school board races, and a stack of ballot measures. A conversation with Oaklandside editors.

Lateefah Simon
Government Operations and PoliticsVotingElectionsLocal-governmentOakland
The OaklandsideReportingBy Eli Wolfe
Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted

Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted Illegal dumping at 75th Avenue and Hawley in August 2025. Credit: Natalie Orenstein / The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/large-Illegal-dumping.jpg" /> State Senator Jesse Arreguín’s bill to punish trash scofflaws just needs Gov. Newsom’s signature.

Gavin Newsom
Government Operations and PoliticsOakland