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Jacob Simas is Managing Editor of The Oaklandside. He joined us from Univision, where he led social-impact initiatives and established the Rise Up: Be Heard journalism training program at Fusion for young people and community organizers in underserved areas of California. He was a senior editor and director of youth and community media at New America Media, where he led a community news network that amplified student and youth reporting in California news deserts. He is an advisory board member for Youth Beat, a graduate of UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, and a former producer with KPFA's First Voice apprenticeship program.

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A person supporting the Oakland teachers' strike holds a sign that reads "on strike" on a picket line at Oakland Technical High School.
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers strike continues, with negotiations stalled

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

OUSD says non-salary demands are holding up negotiations, while OEA claims the district is refusing to bargain.

Posted inHow We Work

We want to hear more from Oaklanders, in their own words. Here’s how

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

Since 2020, our “Amplify Oakland” series has featured personal stories by community members navigating COVID, gun violence, homelessness, prison reentry, and more.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

East Oakland shooting kills teen, injures 7 people

Ashley McBride headshotJacob Simas headshot by Ashley McBride and Jacob Simas January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

The shootout occurred around 6 p.m. Monday on MacArthur Boulevard and Seminary Avenue.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Libby Schaaf to lead nonprofit developing women politicians

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

Oakland’s former mayor was named interim executive director at Emerge California, an incubator for women leaders in the Democratic Party.

A large metal ballot drop box, similar to a mailbox, with the words "ballot drop box" written on a sign over it, flanked by two voting booths.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Timeline: How the Alameda County Registrar of Voters ran—and fumbled—the November election

Darwin BondGrahamJacob Simas headshotTasneem Raja headshot by Brian Krans, Darwin BondGraham, Jacob Simas and Tasneem Raja January 6, 2023January 11, 2023

Two months after Election Day, a school board race is still undecided. Lawsuits and a possible recount loom. The Oaklandside reconstructed how we got here.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

How can Oakland reduce gun violence? Community advocate John Jones III sees a path forward

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas December 19, 2022February 6, 2023

The East Oakland native talks about his work interrupting violence before it happens, what a new mayor can and can’t do, and restoring community networks in neighborhoods wounded by gun violence.

Posted inArts & Community

In ‘Oakland Belonging,’ youth explore the history of Swan’s Market

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas December 16, 2022December 23, 2022

The storytelling and podcast project, led by Chapter 510 and produced by high school students, uses oral histories and personal reflections to examine the meaning of community at one of Oakland’s oldest marketplaces.

View from an empty road with small trees lining it. The Laney College building stands behind it.
Posted inEducation Equity

Free enrollment at Laney College to continue this spring

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas November 15, 2022November 16, 2022

The Oakland community college is waiving tuition for a second straight semester, with the help of COVID-relief funds.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

‘Dear Oakland politicians’: Letters from students at Fremont High

Jacob Simas headshot by Dominae Antoine, Cherish Boyd, Yizel Ceja-Martinez, Jessica Flores, Citlali Sanchez Udovic, Joshua Watan and Jacob Simas November 3, 2022November 29, 2022

10th-graders share their messages for Oakland’s next mayor, City Council, and school board members.

Posted inEducation Equity

What we know, and don’t know, about the shooting at Rudsdale High School

Ashley McBride headshotJacob Simas headshot by Ashley McBride and Jacob Simas September 29, 2022September 30, 2022

A month ago, the East Oakland hills campus saw another violent incident.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Shooting on school campus in East Oakland hills injures 6

Jacob Simas headshotAshley McBride headshot by Jacob Simas and Ashley McBride September 28, 2022November 8, 2022

Students and staff were injured on Wednesday on the King Estates campus.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

The D3 rep talks about going from activism to policy making, what’s possible at Wood Street, her role in shaping MACRO, and more.

Posted inHealth & Environment

How do you prepare for wildfires in Oakland? Get answers in our guide

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

We’ve updated our Oakland Wildfire Guide with preparation advice, evacuation guidance, and answers to your questions about air quality, power outages, and property defense.

Posted inHow We Work

We’re partnering with Laney College and The Lede to support Oakland’s next-gen journalists

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

The Oaklandside launched a reporting internship this summer to give local journalism students hands-on experience.

Posted inArts & Community

As a brutal civil war rages, Ethiopians in Oakland ask why the world isn’t tuning in

Jacob Simas headshotRicky Rodas headshot by Jacob Simas and Ricky Rodas July 22, 2022August 2, 2022

With the world’s eyes on Ukraine, Bay Area Tigrayans, Amharas, and other Ethiopians are fighting to be heard.

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Culture Makers: Exploring the intersection of food and social justice

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas May 26, 2022June 2, 2022

Our June 23 event features local celebrity chef Tu David Phu, Dreamer and restaurateur Reyna Maldonado, and Homies Empowerment co-founder and community activist César Cruz.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Roots to start a women’s soccer team

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

The new team, ‘Oakland Soul,’ will make its debut in 2023.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Planting at Arroyo-Viejo, Earth Day at Jack London Square

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

Other events include: a live reading by Harold Green III, hiking the Stream Trail at Redwood Regional, and School of the Arts Jazz Night at Yoshi’s

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: MLK Shoreline, Knowland Park, boating on Lake Merritt

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas April 5, 2022April 6, 2022

Oakland schools are on spring break, so we’re recommending a few outdoor activities for the family. Plus: an Oakland A’s opening day watch party, and flamenco at Duende.

Posted inArts & Community

‘Culture Makers’ will celebrate the people who make Oakland unique

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas February 28, 2022March 10, 2022

The Oaklandside is launching a quarterly event series featuring lively discussions, colorful performances, and flavorful local eats. We’ll debut at the New Parkway Theater on March 24.

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