Citizens Oakland publishes

Oakland Report

Our mission is to make truth more accessible to all Oakland residents

Deep-dive analysis and critique of local government

Oakland Report has been cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, the LA Times, Wall Street Journal, SF Standard, and the East Bay Times for its investigations on Oakland’s crime rates and budget

Data driven

Oakland Report fills a gap for deep investigative reporting and evidence-based analysis of local issues.

“Really about as clear of a discussion of the budget as I’ve seen in 25 years of following (and participating in) Oakland politics.”

—Former City Council and Mayoral staffer

When polarization and misinformation are everywhere, this publication gives me real hope.

—Reader

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Citizens Oakland is a 501(c)3 organization (non-profit) providing news and education to Oakland and surrounding communities. Your donation is tax deductible.

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