East Bay Express.From East Bay ExpressLegislation and RegulationLower Cannabis Taxes Will Be an Option on Oakland's November BallotThe city currently maintains relatively higher local taxes on cannabis in California.July 18, 2018Legislation and RegulationRush for Cannabis Business Permits Overwhelms OaklandOakland is now planning to spend an additional $307,000 to hire more staff for just this reason.March 28, 2018Page 1 of 1