An Argentinian, Brit, and Mexican-American reflect on what soccer and this year’s cup mean to them.
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Posted inArts & Community
Oakland Moroccans lose the World Cup but win community and connection
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?
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
Oakland nonprofit offers ‘green’ internships for students and training in construction work for adults.
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From horse-drawn carriages to electric cars: After 145 years, Oakland auto repair shop changes hands
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
Jayme Walker — an attorney and a mother — specializes in protecting the rights of pregnant employees.
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Fast food franchises have a tight grip on Eastmont. The city wants to change that
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
Here’s how to avoid online booking scams, prepare before you leave town, and protect your information while traveling.
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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in the East Bay
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
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
East Bay program to support young Black men in technology visited by Broderick Johnson, a Comcast executive and former member of the Obama Administration.
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One of Fruitvale’s only optometry practices faithfully serves its patients
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
The restaurants cover an array of cuisines and range from burgers to vegetable-centered meals.
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Oakland wants a WNBA team
The women’s basketball league is expanding. The Oakland City Council officially called on the league to give The Town a team.
