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Oakland community leaders call on Alameda County to declare gun violence a public health emergency
Groups want officials to invest $100 million of new federal pandemic relief funding into Black and brown communities.
California has fully reopened. What does that mean for Oakland?
Social distancing guidelines are out the window, but masks remain a bit of a gray area.
Church’s pandemic-themed lotería game spreads vaccine awareness to Latinx parishioners
As demand for COVID-19 vaccines declines in Alameda County, outreach is increasingly targeting the hardest-to-reach communities.
Don’t toss your masks: How to use N95s and other air filters for fire season
In Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond, it’s not too soon to prepare for unhealthy air days.
Alameda County’s new COVID death toll is 25% lower than thought
County health officials reviewed COVID-19 death records and found 411 cases that were “clearly not” caused by the disease.
Oaklanders getting vaccinated have $50, possibly more, coming their way
The state’s plan to pay people to get vaccinated is a strategy to reach community immunity more quickly.
The Coliseum played a heroic role in vaccinating the Bay Area, even as it fell short of equity goals
Half a million shots later, East Oakland’s mass vaccination site has closed and the county is focusing on small “radically convenient” pop-up clinics.
How flaws in California’s vaccine system left some Oaklanders behind
Community groups are trying to patch holes in the state’s zip code based system for prioritizing vaccine access.
Pfizer’s vaccine is now available to kids as young as 12. Here’s what you need to know.
The FDA has given Pfizer emergency authorization so preteens can get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site will close this month as demand falls
Getting COVID-19 vaccine shots in arms will now mostly fall to community-based groups.
Alameda County resumes using J&J vaccine while addressing lingering concerns
Officials say the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is safe but rebuilding confidence requires time and education.
In Alameda County, vaccine supply is now ahead of demand
More than 68% of county residents have been vaccinated and appointments are much easier to make.
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.
‘I’m fully vaccinated. Now what?’
From outdoor dining to visiting loved ones, we heard from experts and Oaklanders about how people should navigate their newfound immunity.
Over one-third of Alameda County adults have been fully vaccinated
With all adults now eligible, community clinics are helping make vaccine distribution more equitable, but supply problems could crop up again.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Oakland and Alameda County
How to sign up to get notified when it’s your turn, who’s next in line, and more answers to your questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kaiser Permanente Oakland’s chief physician talks vaccine safety and efficacy
We hosted a live conversation with Kaiser’s Dr. Rita Ng to answer common questions about vaccines in Oakland and Alameda County.
Coliseum vax site will stay open, and a new statewide reopening plan
Governor Newsom explained how California could say goodbye to colored tiers, and changes to the Coliseum’s mass vaccination operation.
The Coliseum vaccination site is slated to close April 11. Is there any way to keep it running?
There are hints that a local entity may take over from a federal agency, but nothing concrete.