City Attorney

Oakland could pay $674 million in damages in disastrous coal terminal lawsuit

The City of Oakland loses its fourth appeal in massive lawsuit over its shipping terminal development. Now the city faces hundreds of millions in…

Oct 29 •

Sean S. Reinhart

Oakland has hella lawsuits

Oakland Agenda Watch, October 20, 2025 — Just can’t quit coal in Oakland; pay no attention to what’s behind the curtain; Oakland Coliseum debacle keeps…

Oct 20 •

Sean S. Reinhart

Oakland Agenda Watch

Police chief's resignation; defending city employees in criminal proceedings; trash controversy; paying renters and tenants to sue, and more...

Oct 12 •

Sean S. Reinhart

Oakland City Council used illegal votes to change city ordinances

In December, the city council relied on tie-breaking votes from recalled mayor Sheng Thao, a violation of city and state law. A lawsuit may be filed…

Feb 10 •

Brenda Harbin-Forte (Ret.)

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