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With Fluid510, the duo behind Port Bar brings another queer-friendly nightclub to Oakland
The 5,000-square-foot social club and event space in Uptown was created to serve Oakland’s LGBTQ community and beyond.
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‘We want a seat at the table’: Oakland fast food workers fight for regulations
Two Latina workers talk about the precarious conditions in the local fast food industry that led them to speak up in favor of the FAST Recovery Act.
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Community rallies around Al-Maida market and restaurant after burglary
The family-owned North Oakland shop’s entrance was recently smashed apart by a truck but neighbors have rallied to support it.
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Fruitvale merchants say ‘ya basta’ to ongoing violence, citing a lack of support from Oakland officials
A group of small-business owners presented a list of demands to city leaders on Tuesday, addressing public safety in the neighborhood.
Posted inArts & Community
A ‘cabinet of curiosities’ bookstore is coming to Oakland
The subterranean bar and cafe Clio’s Bookshop will offer an intellectual kaleidoscope of books organized by era and an array of literary events.
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‘A taste from home’: Despite a war, a small shop brings Ukrainian and Russian foods to Oakland
When Suman Acharya purchased Euromix Delicatessen in 2021, he didn’t foresee how a distant conflict would upend the global supply chain.
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Broken guitars and dirty sneakers: What does the future of repair look like in Oakland?
We asked a DIY researcher, sneaker cleaner, guitar repair person, and a knife salesman about the state of local repair shops.
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Comcast kicking off a faster, more reliable network
Xfinity 10G Network is coming to Oakland, along with a device to stay connected when Nature knocks out the power.
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The first West Coast Trader Joe’s to unionize is in Oakland
Workers at the Trader Joe’s in Rockridge have voted to unionize following allegations of union-busting, worker harassment and rat infestation.
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‘A restaurant for all kinds of people’: Tigrai Cafe showcases Tigrayan culture
After 18 years of working various jobs, Feven Kahsay’s family achieved their dream of opening a restaurant in Oakland.
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Fruitvale safety summit brings community together to discuss violent crime
Business owners, residents, and officials debated ways to reduce gun violence, robberies, and other dangers.
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Video Room, Oakland’s decades-old video rental shop, is closing
Streaming and the pandemic have finally caught up with the Piedmont Avenue staple, which boasts a collection of over 40,000 movies.
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A downtown Oakland salon serves as a hangout spot for Oakland’s Mongolian community
The hand-painted sign for Saraa Puntsag’s salon has become a beacon for Mongolian immigrants.
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Listen: For this Bolivian father and son, tailoring is a way of life
Gabriel and Efrain Escobar are continuing the family tradition at their shops in Oakland and Pleasant Hill.
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Awards recognize ‘icons among us’ in Oakland
As part of the Black Joy Parade and celebration, three locals are honored for their contributions to fostering racial equality.
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Oakland Asian Cultural Center is hosting its third annual “virtual” night market
The online directory, which started during the pandemic, will spotlight local businesses throughout March and April.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
What is a ransomware attack? An expert explains.
As Oakland struggles to get systems online, we asked a cybersecurity expert about what makes cities vulnerable, and who’s often behind the attacks.
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‘Envios de dinero’: The importance of money transfer businesses in East Oakland
Dozens of international delivery shops line the Fruitvale district. It’s a service that has remained despite the neighborhood’s shifting demographics.
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What everyone should know about forced arbitration
Lurking in the fine print of all sorts of agreements we sign is our consent to waive the right to a trial.
