Oakland Balances Budget, Keeps Fire Houses Open

Oakland passes $4.2 billion 'back to basics' budget, erasing record deficit

The budget is aimed at funding core city services and among other funding, will keep all 25 Oakland fire stations open and protect police staffing. Cutbacks include eliminating one of the six planned police academies.

Oakland balances budget, keeps fire houses open

The Oakland City Council on Wednesday approved a balanced two-year budget after months of contentious hearings.

‘Nobody’s Happy Budget’: Oakland adopts $4.2 billion spending plan

‘Nobody’s Happy Budget’: Oakland adopts $4.2 billion spending plan Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.