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‘Artist As First Responder’ residencies focus on justice and healing
Ashara Ekundayo is creating multi-faceted residency programs for Black artists in Oakland.
Posted inEducation Equity
How’s school going? Oakland educators weigh in
OUSD’s school year began in person 11 weeks ago amid lingering concerns related to the pandemic. Here’s what teachers and school leaders are experiencing, in their own words.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Not getting the best of me: How one Oaklander kept afloat during the pandemic
Tonya Shipp, an alumna of the Oakland Voices community journalism program, shares her personal ups and downs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted inArts & Community
Willie Davis of Lincoln Rec Center honored as ‘Black Hero of Chinatown’
The longtime Oakland resident is one of six people in the nation being honored with the award.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Here’s what Oakland residents want their next mayor to focus on
Homelessness, public safety, illegal dumping, and racial equity were among the priorities for voters we interviewed.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: D6 residents love their neighborhoods but say there’s much to fix
Voters in the sprawling East Oakland district will be choosing a new City Council member this November.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘Breonna Taylor wasn’t me, but she could have been’
Two correspondents from our friends at Oakland Voices share their insights on the Breonna Taylor decision.
Posted inHow We Work
Excellent Oakland journalism you may have missed in 2020
We’re spotlighting some of the year’s best reporting in and about Oakland, from The Oaklandside and well beyond.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Measure S1: Should Oakland have a stronger Police Commission?
This local ballot initiative would fund a new staff position for the commission, among other changes. Our video explainer provides the details.
Posted inArts & Community
Bay Area hip-hop artist Mystic puts love at the center of new album
The longtime Oakland resident and Grammy-nominated artist talks about her latest project, “Dreaming in Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers.”
Posted inEducation Equity
Measure Y: a $735 million bond to upgrade and repair Oakland schools
Wondering about this year’s school bond measure? Watch our video explainer and get up to speed.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Oakland District 4 residents say public safety is a top concern
We spoke to a range of community members in D4 about the issues they care about most.
Posted inHow We Work
The Oaklandside wins award for excellence in community journalism
The Society of Professional Journalism in Northern California bestows this award on The Oaklandside within a year of our launch.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Measure RR: Removing the fine limit for illegal dumping and blight
This Oakland ballot measure would allow the city to set higher fines for code violations like illegal dumping. Watch our explainer video to learn more.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland’s Planterday is raising mental health awareness, one plant sale at a time
The mobile plant shop is using a portion of its sales to support a mental health crisis hotline in Alameda County.
Posted inEducation Equity
Measure QQ: Lowering the voting age for school board races
The measure is one of four on the Oakland ballot this year. We produced an explainer video to give you the vital details.
Posted inEducation Equity
Parker elementary supporters call for investigation into clash with OUSD security
The organizers, who have been occupying the school since May, also said they intend to file a lawsuit against the school district and officials.
Posted inArts & Community
The Town remembers legendary rapper ‘Shock G’ of Digital Underground
Gregory Jacobs was a key member of the Oakland group that started a national dance craze and introduced the world to Tupac Shakur.
