- Youth leadership in a year of protest
- Race, space, and Lake Merritt
- Music from Caroline Chung
- The pandemic and Oakland’s housing crisis
Aspire ERES students, staff say goodbye to their shuttered Fruitvale charter school
Unable to find a permanent location to allow for expansion, the school became financially unsustainable and is closing this year.
How we reported on the life of Mario Gonzalez
Striving to report responsibly on the lives of people impacted by violence requires great care. We wanted to share more on our approach to this story.
Arts & Community
Keenan Norris’ latest novel depicts a near-future dystopian Oakland
“The Confession of Copeland Cane” is a cautionary tale of what could be in store if gentrification, racism, and inequality continue unchecked. The local author will be appearing at this week’s Bay Area Book Festival.
city hall & policing
Oakland City Council president proposes trimming $18 million from police department budget
District 2 Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas unveiled her amendments to Mayor Libby Schaaf’s proposed two-year budget Monday.
A far-right militia came to Oakland to attack police last year
Members of the “Grizzly Scouts” hunted law enforcement during the 2020 protests, and one of them allegedly murdered a federal guard.
Oakland police chief: Tear-gassing of George Floyd protesters violated policy
OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong said today multiple officers will be disciplined for misconduct during demonstrations last summer.
Oakland police officers are facing discipline for last year’s protest crackdown
Police commission investigators found multiple officers improperly used force, mistreated arrestees, and other policy violations.
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Education equity
Where Oakland kids and families can get free food this summer
Free nutritious meals are available for delivery and pickup at schools, libraries, and recreation centers.
NOSH
Understory, a worker-run restaurant and bar, is as righteous as it is delicious
The worker-forward restaurant offers a rotating menu of hard-to-find foods.
East Bay Restaurants offering takeout or delivery
These East Bay restaurants have started curbside, no-contact pickup and in-house delivery. Find out who’s offering curbside and delivery.
Health & Environment
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Oakland and Alameda County
How to sign up to get notified when it’s your turn, who’s next in line, and more answers to your questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Free COVID-19 testing in Oakland: where to go, what to expect
You don’t need insurance or payment for any of these free Oakland COVID-19 testing sites. You may need to make an appointment ahead of time.
Business
Hella Plants Market gives budding plant entrepreneurs a space to grow
The pop-up event this Sunday will feature plants and plant-based products from Oakland vendors.
Pro-Palestine ship blockade is the latest chapter in the Port of Oakland’s activist history
With the support of unionized longshore workers, Bay Area activists prevented an Israeli-operated cargo ship from unloading.
City Council looks to extend Flex Streets, its emergency program for Oakland businesses
The initiative, which led to more parklets, street closures, and outdoor markets during the pandemic, will likely be extended through next spring.
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