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Camping, self-care class, walking the dog: How Oakland students are coping during the pandemic
One group of students is surveying its peers on how their mental health has been affected by the pandemic and distance learning.
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city hall & policing
Oakland’s budget deficits are getting worse
The administration predicts an alarming $150 million city funding shortfall over the next two years. Councilmembers and city employees call for more transparency.
$10 million to return to Oakland’s budget after Warriors lose lawsuit
The money could help patch the city’s $62 million shortfall and reactivate fire engines.
You can help redesign San Antonio Park
Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas will hold a series of meetings to gather input for the park’s master plan.
Two epidemics: Oakland’s Punks with Lunch tackles drug overdoses and COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept California, fentanyl overdoses increased and access to sterile syringes dwindled. Alejandra del Pinal’s harm-reduction group was one of a few to respond.
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Housing & Homelessness
What’s happening to the people living in the COVID-19 hotels closing this week?
Alameda County officials say they’ll house all Project Roomkey residents by the deadline. A new Biden order may give them more time.
Education equity
Health & Environment
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.
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever. Here’s where to get one in Oakland
Health officials are encouraging flu shots—especially during the COVID pandemic—but fewer people this season are being vaccinated.
Business
Oakland small businesses can apply for state COVID-19 relief grants, starting February 2
California will give up to $25,000 to qualifying businesses impacted by the pandemic. Here’s how to apply.
Owners of Phnom Penh Restaurant honor their past by serving Cambodian refugees
Political turmoil in Cambodia split the Do family apart. Running a restaurant in Oakland helped bring them together.
Why did the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse lay off its entire staff?
Ex-workers allege that the Depot’s management used the pandemic as an excuse to purge them. Management says they had no choice.
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It’s Dungeness crab season! Here’s a list of East Bay restaurants serving local crab
This year’s Dungeness crab season will be short, so get crackin’!
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.
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