LeRonne Armstrong hasn’t given up his desire to return to OPD. In the meantime, he’s found a place to mentor Oakland youth.
Author Archives: Tony Daquipa
Tony Daquipa is a dad, bureaucrat, PTA officer, photographer, urban bicyclist, grumpy old man, and preserver of history.
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‘The guys I started with’: Oakland High seniors started playing basketball together at 7
The Wildcat’s first-ever boys CIF state championship was a long time coming for these childhood friends.
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A WNBA team in Oakland? Residents have thoughts
Many said they’d embrace a new local sports team, while others cited the potential economic benefits for communities surrounding the Coliseum and arena.
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2022 Election: What Oakland voters want for OUSD
Residents with a direct stake in Oakland schools share their thoughts about this year’s school board races.
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Willie Davis of Lincoln Rec Center honored as ‘Black Hero of Chinatown’
The longtime Oakland resident is one of six people in the nation being honored with the award.
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High school athletes disappointed but undeterred by canceled basketball season
For the students on Oakland’s championship teams, the pandemic interrupted dreams of title glory and university scholarships.
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Measure Y: a $735 million bond to upgrade and repair Oakland schools
Wondering about this year’s school bond measure? Watch our video explainer and get up to speed.
