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The Oakland Observer delivers independent, in-depth reporting on Oakland city politics, focusing on underserved communities and issues overlooked by mainstream media. Support investigative journalism.
Empower Oakland principals run an interconnected network of expenditure committees driving the funding of their slate. A...
Go see the new Oakland Observer newsletter at the Ghost site [and consider transitioning to the site]
A breakdown of the confusion at Council meeting last Tuesday on AASEG deal
A lot to read at the Ghost platform. Guys, it's time to shift over to that platform so I don't have to post these twice....
Lots and lots of news packed into the Oakland Observer. You've read some of this elsewhere, but not with this level of d...
Oakland Observers First Election, Candidate and Finance Overview. There's a lot in here you won't read in the mainstream...
The latest at the Ghost platform takes a deep dive into the Thao recall campaign expenditures, inordinately tied to one...
Lots of news this week in the newsletter at Ghost
Post content for City Hall Security Guard Contract in Doubt; Elevator Ordinance for Disabled Tenants Passes Unanimously;...
A Public Ethics Ballot measure originally voted down by Council had a second life by reintroduction and is now headed to...
It was a wild one...at the Ghost platform
The Budget deliberations lucha continua, at Ghost https://oakland-observer.ghost.io/fy-24-25-oakland-budget-amendment-de...
The City has also provided a more austere alternative to the budget that contemplates no coliseum sale at all, should Co...
The City has added a "plan b" contigency to its FY 24-25 budget amendments should the Coli sale fail or be delayed. Thou...
To put it mildly, a lot happened over the past 7 days. Read about it here
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The Oakland Observer is an independent journalist covering Oakland city politics since April 2019. Unlike mainstream news outlets, they focus on the stories affecting Oakland's most vulnerable communities, often uncovering issues ignored or misrepresented by larger publications. Their investigative work is driven by a commitment to uncovering truth and holding power accountable. With a dedicated following of 249 members, including 189 paid subscribers, The Oakland Observer has built a community around their crucial reporting. Their work has generated an estimated $1401 in monthly revenue, demonstrating the significant community support for their independent journalism. The Observer's unique contribution lies in their focused commitment to underserved communities and their dedication to factual, in-depth reporting on local politics, filling a crucial gap in Oakland's media landscape.
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