For the past decade, the Yemeni diaspora has suffered alongside their families back home through a civil war, famine, disease, and a blockade.
Category: Community
Tasneem Raja wins prestigious Gwen Ifill Award for leadership in journalism
Raja, the co-founder of Cityside and editor-in-chief of The Oaklandside, was recognized for her mentorship and commitment to diversity and inclusion in journalism.
Oakland played hardball as other cities cozied up to Major League Baseball shot callers
The A’s plans in Vegas, a new deal to temporarily play in Sacramento, and talk of MLB expansion teams, create a game of musical chairs.
Could tearing up an Oakland freeway undo decades of racial injustice?
Plans to remove I-980 have energized urbanists and environmentalists. But longtime residents fear it could be a new phase of gentrification.
How a zany Oakland karaoke league teaches partygoers about ranked-choice voting
KaraOakland’s first season—filled with costumes, power ballads, and dance routines—ends Monday night at Legionnaire.
BART, AC Transit and other agencies to test out discounts for transfers
A new proposal would allow riders to make unlimited transfers between any bus, train, or ferry within 2 hours and receive a discount.
BART’s new ‘hardened’ fare gates get mixed reactions from West Oakland riders
It’s too early to know, but some riders say the new gates will deter crime. Others say it’s a waste of money and makes riding BART less convenient.
Fall environmental events in Oakland and the East Bay
Help clean up your favorite park. Learn more about cool critters. Hike a new trail.
Oakland is getting $8M to plant trees across the city
The federal grant will allow the city and local nonprofits to green neighborhoods, clean air, combat heat, and build community.
E-bikes now allowed on 850 miles of East Bay park trails
E-bikes could provide greater access and are already in use in many places. But some are worried about their impact on other trail users.
Oakland is seeking volunteers for Creek to Bay Day
The 28th annual event includes numerous opportunities for locals to volunteer, build community, and restore the environment.
Some LGBTQ+ students felt they belonged at St. Joe’s. Then came talk of new ‘guidance’
With rumors of a new potentially restrictive policy on addressing queer and trans students at school, students are feeling concern and stress ahead of the upcoming school year.
De’Morea ‘Truckie’ Evans is making Oakland’s streets safer through community organizing
The East Bay’s growing safe streets movement now has a champion in West Oakland.
Oakland Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy due to sex abuse claims
The Diocese, which oversees Catholic churches and institutions in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy.
Cityside is hiring a director of events
The Oaklandside’s parent nonprofit organization is looking for a thoughtful and innovative events leader to build and connect with the communities we serve through live events.
Bike advocate Dave Campbell announces he’s leaving the East Bay after 24 years
Campbell showed bicyclists how to organize to make streets safer for everyone. And he made advocacy fun.
Refugees feel the pull and push of Oakland
Newcomers find community in Oakland but are often pushed out due to the high cost of living
Family of Lucky Three Seven’s Artgel ‘Jun’ Anabo raising funds for his son’s future
Anabo was killed Wednesday in front of his restaurant. His sister has launched a GoFundMe to support his child.
In Eastmont Hills, mixed reactions to plans for new neighborhood stairways
Some fear the pathways will increase crime and violence nearby. Others support connecting neighbors and building community.
No more free parking at Lake Merritt?
The city could install meters with “flex” pricing to deal with crowding and other impacts.