A glorious day of archery at Oakland’s annual turkey shoot
No sentient turkeys were harmed at the Redwood Bowmen Archery Club’s reopening celebration on Sunday, held on its recently revamped course.
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Complete results: Oakland 2022 election
Ballot counting for the Oakland mayor’s race, City Council, school board, and local ballot measures was completed on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
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city hall & policing
Sheng Thao’s path to victory in the Oakland mayor’s race
Allyssa Victory almost didn’t end up on the ballot, but her campaign’s supporters propelled Thao to victory in the ranked-choice runoff.
Sheng Thao tops Loren Taylor in Oakland mayor’s race
Thao will be Oakland’s next mayor, according to the final results posted by election officials Monday.
Sheng Thao narrowly leads Oakland mayor’s race after ballot count completed
Thao topped Taylor by 680 votes after election officials completed counting ballots on Friday evening.
Health & Environment
Oakland trees are dying faster than they can be planted, despite community efforts
Since 2008, the job of tree planting and maintenance has fallen mostly on residents. But the city’s ‘urban forest master plan’ offers some hope.
Education equity
Literacy tutoring programs show promise in Oakland
Most Oakland Unified School District third graders are not reading at grade level. Many schools are turning to “high-dosage” tutoring from community-based organizations to help.
Arts & Community
Culture Makers: What would it take for Oakland to become a filmmaking hub?
We’ll be joined on Dec. 15 by award winning filmmakers Benjamin Mulholland, Laura Wagner, and Peter Nicks. Plus musical guest Satya.
Casual Carpool was a Bay Area tradition before COVID. Can it make a comeback?
Riders and drivers who want to revive casual carpool are finding it difficult to reestablish the famously organic tradition.
Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in the East Bay
Cheering on the USA, Mexico, Senegal, or South Korea? Here’s some gathering spots in Oakland and Berkeley for international soccer’s greatest competition.
‘Trash Falcons’ have cleaned up over 11 tons of garbage in Oakland
The neighborhood trash clean-up group hopes to inspire other Oakland residents to do the same
Popular Oakland beer bar abruptly closes
A running list of recent restaurant closures in Oakland, Berkeley and beyond.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
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