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'These are disturbing times'

County ad hoc committee moves forward 'ICE-free zones' proposal, but passage by full board not a certainty. 'Our country must act,' public defender said. 'We have a moral obligation and duty to act.'
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Controlled Burn
Parks district board pulls appointment of interim GM amid troubling findings from a prior investigation; State horse racing board rips backer of plan to…
 • Steve Tavares
Alameda County is Moving Toward 'ICE‑Free Zone' Policy Amid Rising Fears of Federal Immigration Enforcement
Committee to recommend ban on use of county facilities for ICE; County's Ethical Investment Policy firestorm rekindled; 'Dro passes sweeping renters…
 • Steve Tavares
More Horsing Around
Supervisor's pressure campaign revives push for live horse racing despite losses, and Fair Board opposition; County's homelessness state of emergency…
 • Steve Tavares
Packing His Bags
Embattled San Leandro councilmember is preparing his exit strategy, and the move is likely to impact the prosecution of Thao, Jones, and the Duongs.
 • Steve Tavares
Park District Board Plans to Reinstall Former GM Despite Substantiated Misconduct Findings
Independent investigation found former GM urinated on a park trail near his female deputy, asserted she hired because of her race
 • Steve Tavares
Investigation Finds Pattern of Retaliation and Gender Bias by San Leandro Councilmembers
Report slams 'Dro Councilmembers Simon and Aguilar; John Fisher to win again? County is proposing to buy back Coliseum from the A's; Embattled San…
 • Steve Tavares
Hayward Eyes Business License Fee Hike for First Time in 48 Years
Latest on the 'Dro city manager lawsuit; Oakland biz seeking road work bid used subcontractor allegedly involved in Ashland gas explosion; More tea…
 • Steve Tavares
San Leandro Council to Release Full Report on Alleged Misconduct by Two Councilmembers
After supporting report's release, councilmember under fire alleges without evidence that accuser of slander and violating investigation's…
 • Steve Tavares
A New Year
Legislative musical chairs, political positioning, and early money moves are setting up what could be the East Bay’s most consequential election cycle…
 • Steve Tavares
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