District Attorney Pamela Price’s supporters object to special election for recall
Recall opponents are asking the Board of Supervisors to schedule an election in November, saying a special election this summer would waste $20M.
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Oakland is raising awareness about the harms of sex trafficking
The city is sharing resources to help children and teens learn how to recognize, avoid, and report sexual exploitation.
Recall organizers demand speedy special election to decide Alameda County district attorney’s future
On Tuesday, recall supporters rallied in downtown Oakland, asking the county Board of Supervisors to hold a special election this summer to let voters decide Pamela Price’s fate.
Laney College journalists exposed school officials’ mistakes. The story kept getting more complicated
The Peralta Citizen’s reporting derailed multimillion-dollar security contracts on campus. School officials called the reporters “racist.” The reporters say they were just doing their jobs.
Alameda County prosecutors allegedly excluded Black people and Jews from death penalty juries
A federal judge has ordered District Attorney Pamela Price to review 35 death penalty cases after notes from decades ago showed alleged ‘prosecutorial misconduct.’
Matt Horn announces reopening plans for celebrated BBQ spot
After closing due to fire and vandalism in November 2023, Horn Barbecue will relaunch Friday, April 26, in Old Town Oakland.
New POC Food & Wine Festival features rising Bay Area culinary talents
The main event, including bites from Sobre Mesa, Cafe Colucci and Miharu Ice Cream, and a CBD wine tasting, is Sat. May 4 in Berkeley.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
Education equity
Young singers take center stage in second annual East Oakland Vocal Festival
The showcase is part of an effort to revive the legacy of vocal performance in East Oakland, led by Elevate Oakland and Town Business Inc., two local organizations that support arts and music education in public schools.
Transitional kindergarten is growing in Oakland to meet increased demand
As California gradually widens the eligibility for transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds, OUSD must make room for them at many already-full campuses.
Oakland’s school year calendar is changing again
But the district and teachers union say this latest tweak better responds to the needs of families and staff.
Arts & Community
This week in Oakland: Bike ride for Palestine and the Port of Oakland free harbor tours
Other events include the Spiders home opener, Tech’s production of ‘Chicago’ and the photo exhibit ‘Revisiting Oakland’ at Manna Gallery.
Housing & Homelessness
Affordable housing breaks ground by Lake Merritt after a decade of ‘twists and turns’
The city-owned E. 12th Street lot has been the site of a homeless camp, a shelter, and ill-fated plans for a market-rate tower.
Health & Environment
‘Adopt a crag’ and ‘leave no trace’: Local climbers are helping protect fragile environments
The Bay Area Climbers Coalition creates local environmental stewards within the climbing community.
Want a tree? Apply to get one for your Oakland property
Trees for Oakland has opened applications for residents to get more trees in their neighborhood. Renters and homeowners are eligible.
Oakland is one of several East Bay cities facing sewage fines by the EPA
The city of Oakland will have to pay nearly $280,000 for releasing untreated sewage into the San Francisco Bay.
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Tasneem Raja wins prestigious Gwen Ifill Award for leadership in journalism
Raja, the co-founder of Cityside and editor-in-chief of The Oaklandside, was recognized for her mentorship and commitment to diversity and inclusion in journalism.
Introducing The Oaklandside’s inaugural cohort of community advisors
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From text messages to flyers, how we’ve been helping Oaklanders get vaccinated
In February, The Oaklandside launched a vaccine information equity campaign. Here’s what we’ve done so far.
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