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Health & Environment

Oakland storm updates: Renters displaced by fallen tree; 4 roads closed

by The Oaklandside January 4, 2023January 11, 2023

Flooding, power outages, blocked roads. We’ll help keep you updated on the atmospheric river’s impacts.

A stack of "register to vote" pamphlets.

City Hall & Policing

Complete results: Oakland 2022 election

by The Oaklandside November 8, 2022November 18, 2022

Ballot counting for the Oakland mayor’s race, City Council, school board, and local ballot measures was completed on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland election updates: Lots of ballots still to count, but Taylor leads mayor’s race

by The Oaklandside November 8, 2022November 14, 2022

Get the latest updates from our reporters on voting, what candidates are saying, and more.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Tyron Jordan

by The Oaklandside October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

The paralegal and Army veteran wants to fund more rental and mortgage assistance and staff up the public works department to fix roads.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Allyssa Victory

by The Oaklandside October 13, 2022October 14, 2022

The civil rights attorney said she will make sure Oakland builds more affordable housing, repairs busted roads, and invests in violence prevention.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Treva Reid

by The Oaklandside October 12, 2022October 14, 2022

The District 7 councilmember wants to build stronger partnerships with county, state, and federal governments and with private industry to tackle Oakland’s biggest problems.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Sheng Thao

by The Oaklandside October 11, 2022October 14, 2022

The District 4 councilmember said she understands the budget better than any other candidate and will invest in affordable housing and violence prevention.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Loren Taylor

by The Oaklandside October 7, 2022October 14, 2022

Taylor, who is giving up his D6 Council seat to run for mayor, said he’ll continue the reimagining public safety process and establish a City Hall East.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Greg Hodge

by The Oaklandside October 3, 2022October 17, 2022

The nonprofit leader and former Oakland school board president said he’d improve the culture at City Hall and help The Town heal.

City Hall & Policing

Oakland 2022 election survey: tell us what issues matter most

by The Oaklandside August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

We’re interviewing candidates for mayor, City Council, and school board. Help us ask thoughtful questions by sharing your thoughts about housing, economic development, public safety, and the other major issues facing our city.

Photos of 12 Oaklanders who shared their stories of living through a year of COVID-19

Health & Environment

12 months, 12 Oaklanders: Remembering a year that changed everything

by The Oaklandside March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

An Eastmont healthcare worker, a West Oakland butcher, a Chinatown translator, and others tell the story of how interlocking crises reshaped life in our city.