Drive or bike in just about any Oakland neighborhood and you're bound to hit a stretch of rough road or a cluster or potholes. Take a walk and you'll come across sidewalks with uneven concrete, deep cracks and sections missing altogether. What gives? Maintaining...

You may have noticed the skid marks near the Port of Oakland, Lake Merritt, and even on the freeway, left by drivers that engage in stunt shows and street racing at high speeds. These speed events are not only illegal, but also disruptive and dangerous. In January,...