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How to protect yourself from poor air quality | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' after new report | 50 years of Everett and Jones

Category: Business

Posted inOaklandside

National pride, ethical qualms, and family: Oaklanders talk about the World Cup

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 16, 2022December 17, 2022

An Argentinian, Brit, and Mexican-American reflect on what soccer and this year’s cup mean to them.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Moroccans lose the World Cup but win community and connection

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

The Bay Area doesn’t have a large Moroccan community, but this year’s tournament brought them together.

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How much cash should I have on hand?

Sponsored by First Republic Bank December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Tips for how much cash to keep liquid, and the best places to keep it for ready access in case of emergency.

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Job training and community service come with a paycheck at Rising Sun

Sponsored by Bank of America December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Oakland nonprofit offers ‘green’ internships for students and training in construction work for adults.

Posted inBusiness

From horse-drawn carriages to electric cars: After 145 years, Oakland auto repair shop changes hands

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

George V. Arth & Son has served East Bay drivers since the 1870s, but the family has decided to sell and move on.

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Pregnancy discrimination cases on the rise for past 20 years

Sponsored by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer December 7, 2022December 6, 2022

Jayme Walker — an attorney and a mother — specializes in protecting the rights of pregnant employees.

Posted inBusiness

Fast food franchises have a tight grip on Eastmont. The city wants to change that

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 30, 2022December 1, 2022

Oakland is hoping to persuade McDonald’s and Taco Bell to remove a deed restriction so the Black Cultural Zone’s market hall can succeed.

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Travel security tips: Protect your money, personal information and possessions

Sponsored by First Republic Bank November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Here’s how to avoid online booking scams, prepare before you leave town, and protect your information while traveling.

Josh Rosenberg, owner of Commonwealth hangs out of the bar located on Telegraph Avenue.
Posted inArts & Community

Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in the East Bay

Ricky Rodas headshotAvatar photo by Ricky Rodas and Jose Fermoso November 18, 2022December 1, 2022

Cheering on the USA, Mexico, Senegal, or South Korea? Here’s some gathering spots in Oakland and Berkeley for international soccer’s greatest competition.

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TRiO expands its housing help to Oakland teachers

Sponsored by Bank of America November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

The nonprofit has provided housing assistance for Oakland teachers of color, and is now extending its help to all the district’s teachers.

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The Hidden Genius Project gets a hand from Comcast

Sponsored by Comcast Corporation November 10, 2022November 9, 2022

East Bay program to support young Black men in technology visited by Broderick Johnson, a Comcast executive and former member of the Obama Administration.

Posted inBusiness

One of Fruitvale’s only optometry practices faithfully serves its patients

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Payam and Genesta Zarehbin Irani run Fruitvale Optometry, a bilingual business that caters to the neighborhood’s Latino communities.

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Age discrimination laws protect those 40 and older

Sponsored by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

Oakland law firm is kept “very busy” litigating cases involving workers targeted by employers due to their age.

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Why does financial literacy matter?

Sponsored by First Republic Bank October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Learning about spending, saving, investing, borrowing and protecting your money allows you to meet goals like buying a home or taking vacations.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland Chamber of Commerce wants City Hall reopened and more police and security patrols downtown

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

Business groups aren’t satisfied with the city’s current efforts to reduce crime and bring pre-pandemic vibrancy back to downtown.

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Is your landlord sexually harassing you?

Sponsored by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer October 6, 2022October 5, 2022

Attorney shares the steps for documenting and reporting, before taking legal action against a harasser.

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Good fortune comes to fortune cookie company

Sponsored by Comcast October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Third-generation bakery earns a $10,000 grant from Comcast RISE. Applications for more such grants are due this month.

Posted inArts & Community

Here are two Oakland fundraisers for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas September 30, 2022September 30, 2022

An Oakland-based Puerto Rican restaurant and a Bay Area DJ collective are raising money for Puerto Rican residents still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.

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A meat-eater hits the Vegan Trail in Oakland and finds a goldmine of delicious dishes

Sponsored by Visit Oakland September 29, 2022September 26, 2022

The restaurants cover an array of cuisines and range from burgers to vegetable-centered meals.

Posted inOaklandside

Oakland wants a WNBA team

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

The women’s basketball league is expanding. The Oakland City Council officially called on the league to give The Town a team.

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