Our Newsroom
The desks and people behind Oakland Town News Oakland — and how to reach each one.
Every story on Oakland Town News Oakland comes from the desks below. Reach any of them through the newsroom inbox — contact@oakland.twanews.com — or the Contact page, and your message is routed to the right desk.
News Director
Leads the newsroom — sets the coverage agenda, owns the standards on this page, and has the final word on what we publish.
Assignment Desk
The front door of the newsroom. Takes your tips, dispatches reporters, and tracks developing stories across Oakland all day.
Local News Reporters
The bylines you see on Oakland stories — neighborhoods, schools, public safety, business and community coverage.
Oakland Town News Weather Team
Forecasts, radar and severe-weather coverage for Alameda County — first when storms threaten.
Oakland Town News Traffic Team
Incidents, closures and construction on the highways Oakland drives, updated through every commute.
Oakland Town News Investigates Team
Our investigative unit — OAKLAND QUESTIONS. REAL ANSWERS. Tips are read by the team itself and can be sent anonymously.
Sports Desk
Oakland Roots SC, high school sports and every team Oakland calls its own.
Digital Team
Runs this website and the T.W.A. App — publishes stories as they are confirmed, keeps the homepage current, and posts updates as news breaks.