#city-management

#city-management

OAKLAND - A high-ranking Oakland city official who said he provided federal investigators key evidence that led to criminal indictments against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao and others is leaving his role to take a leadership job in another East Bay city.

Fairfield has notified Republic Services of a contract violation, which may lead to fines, changes to the current contract, or the hiring of a different contractor.

Before finalizing proposals, the AI agent systematically classified the incoming correspondence by due dates, deadlines, and requirements. This significantly increased efficiency and streamlined the grant application process.

The Auditor General's Office released a report stating that a retired city employee's credentials were used to sign contracts with third-party energy retailers, resulting in a $2.5 million loss.

Ott's departure marks the end of an influential chapter for Pleasanton, as she was a key player in advancing the city's initiatives and community welfare.

Even busy restaurants now struggle to break even, as high post-pandemic costs driven by inflation impact their operations, showing that recovery is fraught with challenges.