Oakland Cannery artists are getting squeezed out by the cannabis industry
Residents of one of Oakland’s oldest live-work warehouses are facing an Ellis Act eviction.
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Affordable HOusing guide
How to find affordable housing in Oakland
Lists and resources that explain low-income housing requirements and walk you through how to apply for affordable housing in Oakland.
Why we created an affordable housing guide for Oakland and Berkeley
We often hear from residents eager to find an inexpensive, safe place to live in the East Bay. We published a resource guide to help.
city hall & policing
New report strengthens fired Oakland police chief’s case against city
The former chief says he feels “vindicated,” and the Police Commission may seek to reappoint him. Mayor Sheng Thao says she’s sticking to her decision to fire Armstrong.
Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened?
An understaffed department missed out on potentially millions in state funds, raising questions about the city’s strategy for securing outside dollars.
Oakland’s financial watchdog reflects on the city’s transformation
City Auditor Courtney Ruby is leaving her job after 13 years. She says the city has changed in important ways.
Oakland finds money to prevent most cuts to Department of Violence Prevention
The City Council’s Public Safety Committee approved an additional $3.3 million to pay for the department’s contracts with community-based organizations.
Thank Que Grill opens Oakland brick-and-mortar location
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Le Cheval to close after 38 years in Old Oakland
Fans of the Vietnamese restaurant quickly took to social media to lament the loss and tout their favorite dishes including garlic noodles and spicy wings.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
Education equity
After bomb threat and shooting, calls for more secure Oakland schools
In recent weeks, safety concerns have forced OUSD schools to cancel instruction. Community members are pushing district officials to take action.
Want to help kids read? Apply to receive free books and money to start a literacy program
The Oakland Literacy Coalition is looking to support community groups serving preschool to high school-aged children.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s foundation to raise $50 million for Oakland schools
Launched in 2019, the Eat.Learn.Play Foundation has refurbished half a dozen Oakland schoolyards this year.
Arts & Community
This week in Oakland: ‘Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,’ and Elbo Room reopens
Other events include: an ‘Animal Style’ exhibit at Creative Growth, Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell at Oakland Public Library, and house music at CryBaby.
Housing & Homelessness
‘Warriors House’ owner Lloyd Canamore’s death leaves a void in West Oakland
After Canamore passed away in August, his beloved dogs were taken to Oakland Animal Services. The shelter is desperate to find them a new home.
Health & Environment
Oakland is getting $8M to plant trees across the city
The federal grant will allow the city and local nonprofits to green neighborhoods, clean air, combat heat, and build community.
Wildfire smoke turns Oakland air unhealthy and obscures the hills
Smoke from wildfires in Oregon and far North California brought the smell of smoke to the East Bay Tuesday, with AQI readings topping 150, a level unhealthy for the general public.
It’s wildfire season. Here’s how to protect yourself from poor air quality
How do wildfires affect air pollution? How bad is smoke for my health? How do I track air quality and protect myself from smoke?
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Meet Cityside’s new Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan
Lapan’s credentials include covering the food industry “from nose to tail” as both a reporter and editor.
Introducing The Oaklandside’s inaugural cohort of community advisors
The seven members, one for each Oakland district, will be reading our stories and giving us feedback to ensure we stay true to our founding values.
From text messages to flyers, how we’ve been helping Oaklanders get vaccinated
In February, The Oaklandside launched a vaccine information equity campaign. Here’s what we’ve done so far.
How is The Oaklandside living up to our values? Introducing Mission Metrics, our pilot program to keep learning from community
With support from the San Francisco Foundation, we’re working with paid community advisors to help us track and grow the impact of our journalism.
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