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Meet the stained glass conservator preserving history in Oakland
Ariana Makau recently restored a local historic church’s century-old stained glass dome.
One year in, Oakland’s Horn Barbecue is an undeniable success
Lauded pitmaster Matt Horn looks back on an intense first year in business.
Is it safe to attend indoor events? Should we get tested before going to a party? We asked an expert
Alameda County’s top health official Dr. Nicholas Moss has some recommendations.
Oakland Unified school board approves student vaccine mandate
OUSD has until October to develop a COVID-19 vaccination plan for students 12 and up, but it may not be enforced until January. Critics say the decision could harm students and families who don’t comply.
We produced six hours of video journalism to celebrate our one-year anniversary, touching on some of Oakland’s most pressing issues.
Arts & Community
How an Oakland clothing designer is challenging fashion industry norms, sourcing directly from Africa
With his 100% Black-owned and operated brand, “Tunde” Ahmad is merging textiles from Ghana with urban streetwear designs.
city hall & policing
Oakland will fund another police academy this year, amid rising violence
The City Council decided to add a fifth academy and directed the city administration to calculate the cost of adding another class of police recruits in 2022.
Oakland police officer fired for fatal shooting created Instagram page that spread racist, sexist memes
An independent report released Monday criticized the Oakland Police Department for its slow response to the social media scandal that resulted in 9 officers being disciplined.
9 OPD officers disciplined for ‘sexist and racist’ social media
An outside investigation discovered that a recently fired OPD officer set up an Instagram account that made fun of police reforms, and nine other officers are being disciplined for similar behavior.
CHP hits Oakland streets to crack down on reckless driving, sideshows
The patrols began Sunday and residents should expect to see CHP officers enforcing traffic laws throughout Oakland
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Education equity
Fraudulent students and their bots plague Peralta College District
Laney and Merritt in Oakland are among the California colleges being hit hard by financial-aid scammers. Such cases have increased during the pandemic.
NOSH
Michelin adds 9 East Bay spots to its Bib Gourmand list of exceptional restaurants
The prestigious guide has added 4 popular Oakland restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.
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
Business
Brother’s loss is a reminder that we all are vulnerable
Financial planner Jonathan DeYoe reflects on impermanence after the death of his brother David this summer.
Turning support staff into legal partners at Oakland firm
Mentoring at Oakland law firm has formed clerks, receptionists and delivery staff into attorneys.
New city program offers Oakland small-biz owners 1-on-1 support
Staff from the Economic and Workforce Development Department are available for appointments at five Oakland libraries this fall. The initiative aims to make it easier for businesses to access city services.
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