Love it or hate it, Oakland City Council’s resolution on war in Gaza has a long history
From the Vietnam War to Boko Haram, Oakland has made official statements about foreign policy and human rights for decades.
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city hall & policing
Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests
Hundreds of speakers weighed in on the hotly debated council resolution during nearly five hours of comments Monday night.
Oakland is next to consider a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Palestinian solidarity activists have pressed local governments to support a ceasefire. Israel’s supporters want city leaders to condemn Hamas.
Former Oakland police chief’s new job: high school basketball coach
LeRonne Armstrong hasn’t given up his desire to return to OPD. In the meantime, he’s found a place to mentor Oakland youth.
Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention will be led by an expert on gender-based violence
New DVP Chief Dr. Holly Joshi is a nationally-recognized expert who worked for over a decade for the Oakland Police Department.
Swan’s Market welcomes new Thai restaurant, Salty Pearl soft opening near Jack London Square
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
New wave of Yemeni coffee shops brings added spice and late hours to cafe scene
Enjoy coffee with hints of cardamom, ginger and cinnamon or teas mixed with nutmeg, cloves and cream as late as midnight at these new East Bay spots.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
Education equity
OUSD special election: Jorge Lerma elected to District 5 on the school board
A longtime educator, Lerma will join the board at a time when district officials are faced with balancing the budget and stabilizing enrollment.
Oakland Unified is considering a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Tensions are running high within OUSD. Some say taking a stand is urgent, while others worry about community members feeling alienated.
OUSD special election results: Jorge Lerma leads in early vote count
District 5’s new rep on the school board will provide a pivotal vote on issues like school closures, the budget, and enrollment.
Arts & Community
The Oakland Ballers want to rebuild Oakland baseball
The plan to establish a new Pioneer League team is rooted in fans’ frustration with the MLB, but also a desire for a new kind of professional sports.
Housing & Homelessness
Tenants protest no heat, leaks, cockroaches at apartments owned by KP Market grocer
The Uptown renters and landlord will hash it out at a hearing Monday with the city, which has found habitability violations at the property.
Health & Environment
Orphaned puma cubs at the Oakland Zoo point to the need for wildlife crossings
Alameda County hopes to build wildlife crossings across I-580, I-680, and State Route 84.
After ovarian cancer diagnosis, an Oakland dancer is raising awareness
Nina Schnall has been fighting ovarian cancer since 2020 and says there should be more conversation around the deadliest reproductive disease.
Highland Hospital’s new vending machine offers free socks, tampons, and drug test kits
The “harm-reduction vending machine” at the Oakland hospital provides basic supplies and connects patients to substance-use treatment.
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