Don’t dilute baby formula, avoid homemade recipes, and more advice for caregivers in need.
Category: Health & Environment
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Yes, it’s a surge: Wastewater tests reveal high level of COVID-19 in East Bay
Health experts say positive cases are underreported, but high vaccination rates have meant fewer hospitalizations and deaths.
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Oakland drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement at indoor establishments
Proof of vaccination is still required at senior centers and assisted living facilities, and masks are now required at large indoor events.
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City Council will declare Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city
With Roe v. Wade’s future in jeopardy, Oakland leaders pledge to protect abortion and other reproductive health-care rights.
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Oakland pools are reopening at full capacity for the summer
New jobs and trainings are posted for the city’s summer swimming programs.
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Oakland’s population is shrinking, after a decade of growth
The number of residents in the city dropped by 1.3% in 2021, but it’s unclear who exactly is leaving.
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A ‘shattering blow’: East Bay leaders react to Supreme Court Roe v. Wade draft
California has strong abortion protections, but 23 states may ban it if the decision becomes final.
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‘I’m in between choosing to wear it or not’: Oakland airport workers weigh in on masking
A federal judge ended the mask mandate for air travel. We asked local airport workers what they think.
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Major West Oakland housing development delayed again
Community and environmental advocates still have concerns about the proposed 222-unit Golden West complex.
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Redwoods, housing, and traffic: ‘Map Atlas’ illustrates Oakland’s systems
A new resource created for the city’s General Plan process is a treasure trove of information on Oakland’s neighborhoods and resources.