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Author Archives: Tony Daquipa

Tony Daquipa is a dad, bureaucrat, PTA officer, photographer, urban bicyclist, grumpy old man, and preserver of history.

An African American man stands in a gymnasium filled with students and families after a basketball game.
Posted inArts & Community

Former Oakland police chief’s new job: high school basketball coach

by Tony Daquipa Nov. 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m.Nov. 22, 2023, 9:36 a.m.

LeRonne Armstrong hasn’t given up his desire to return to OPD. In the meantime, he’s found a place to mentor Oakland youth.

Friends and teammates for over a decade, Te’Shawn Gamble, Jimon Campbell, and Josh Clark helped the Oakland High Wildcats win a state championship.
Posted inArts & Community

‘The guys I started with’: Oakland High seniors started playing basketball together at 7

by Tony Daquipa March 30, 2023, 12:00 p.m.March 30, 2023, 12:12 p.m.

The Wildcat’s first-ever boys CIF state championship was a long time coming for these childhood friends.

Posted inArts & Community

A WNBA team in Oakland? Residents have thoughts

by Ryan Barba, Tony Daquipa and Tonya Shipp March 15, 2023, 3:40 p.m.March 15, 2023, 3:40 p.m.

Many said they’d embrace a new local sports team, while others cited the potential economic benefits for communities surrounding the Coliseum and arena.

Posted inEducation Equity

2022 Election: What Oakland voters want for OUSD

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride and Tony Daquipa Sept. 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m.Sept. 14, 2022, 1:26 p.m.

Residents with a direct stake in Oakland schools share their thoughts about this year’s school board races.

Posted inArts & Community

Willie Davis of Lincoln Rec Center honored as ‘Black Hero of Chinatown’

by Tony Daquipa July 28, 2022, 3:00 p.m.July 28, 2022, 3:16 p.m.

The longtime Oakland resident is one of six people in the nation being honored with the award.

Morgan Jenkins (Left) and Tyra Hamilton (Right) of Bishop O'Dowd's Varsity basketball team.
Posted inEducation Equity

High school athletes disappointed but undeterred by canceled basketball season

by Tony Daquipa March 11, 2021, 3:55 p.m.March 11, 2021, 9:48 p.m.

For the students on Oakland’s championship teams, the pandemic interrupted dreams of title glory and university scholarships.

Posted inEducation Equity

Measure Y: a $735 million bond to upgrade and repair Oakland schools

Ashley McBride headshot by Tony Daquipa, Ashley McBride and Lauren Richardson Oct. 26, 2020, 5:45 p.m.Oct. 29, 2020, 1:42 p.m.

Wondering about this year’s school bond measure? Watch our video explainer and get up to speed.

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