We visited the SF Bay Area Curling Club’s new world-class facility and spoke to members about what makes the sport special.
Author Archives: Luke Wrin Piper
Reporting intern Luke Wrin Piper comes to The Oaklandside from the student staff of The Citizen newspaper at Laney College, where he has been covering the Peralta Community College District throughout the pandemic. He began his journalistic turn as a sports writer before branching into faculty and union coverage, photojournalism, and local government spending. He is a member of the Pacific Media Workers Guild and was formerly an engagement intern at On Spec Podcast, an international podcast based in Istanbul. His writing and photography have earned recognition from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges.
Posted inHealth & Environment
‘It’s been harder to stay the course’: Oakland, Berkeley residents grapple with COVID burnout
We spoke with a labor nurse, fire captain, restaurant owner and others to see how their feelings have evolved about the pandemic.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Here’s what you should know about the COVID surge in Oakland, Berkeley
Case rates are “plateauing at a high rate,” fueled by the BA.5 variant.
Posted inArts & Community
What’s underfoot? An Oakland geologist explains how the environment shapes our city
Andrew Alden is one of the foremost experts on Oakland’s natural history. His forthcoming book, ‘Deep Oakland,’ explains how that history still impacts us today.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland police say hate crimes have slowed but Chinatown residents remain on alert
OPD presented the stats at a recent town hall organized by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland lawn bowling looks to the future
Lawn bowling at Lake Merritt survived the pandemic. Now the club aims to be stronger than ever.
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Oakland Black Pride festival returns this weekend
A pub crawl, club performances, and a masquerade gala highlight the run of events happening Friday through Sunday.
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Into the Spider-verse: Oakland’s Ultimate Frisbee team makes a leap in its second year
The Oakland Spiders may be 0-5 but attendance is up and their home games are a rollicking family affair.
