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Author Archives: Jose Fermoso
An Oakland-based journalist covering tech and culture, Jose’s work has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The New York Times, and One Zero. Born and raised in Oakland, Jose has also worked on the bestselling unauthorized biography of Apple's Jony Ive and led all content initiatives at App Academy, the top U.S. coding bootcamp. He is the host and creator of the Techqueria podcast, a new show featuring in-depth narrative stories and interviews about and from the perspective of the Latinx community.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
How secure is voting-by-mail in Oakland?
After downtown mail boxes were removed last month, local postal workers and voters are staying vigilant. Here’s how the entire process works, and how to track your ballot as it travels through the mail.
Posted inBusiness
UPS deliveries in Oakland are collapsing under the pandemic
Customers and local employees are begging for help. The Oaklandside investigated.