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Oakland City Council's plan to tackle crime | Rift in local NAACP | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' by new report | Broadway 'bulb-outs'

Category: How We Work

Posted inHow We Work

In 2022, Oakland events and social gatherings made a cautious return

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

Oaklandside arts & community reporter Azucena Rasilla reflects on a year that saw the city begin to reemerge from the pandemic.

About 12 people of different ages and demographics sit on the steps of an old house.
Posted inHow We Work

Oakland’s housing and homelessness programs faced scrutiny in 2022

Natalie Orenstein headshotDarwin BondGraham by Natalie Orenstein and Darwin BondGraham December 26, 2022December 23, 2022

Reporter Natalie Orenstein spoke about the past year of news on her beat, from rent caps to encampment sweeps.

Posted inArts & Community

You’re invited to Oaklandside Live, celebrating journalism for the Town 

by The Oaklandside November 3, 2022November 7, 2022

Go behind the scenes with us on Saturday, Nov. 19, with fascinating conversations and great local food and drink.

Voter guides stacked on a table
Posted inHow We Work

How The Oaklandside covers political campaigns while staying independent

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

You can’t buy favorable coverage. And you can’t write us a big check without us disclosing it. More on our nonprofit newsroom’s editorial firewall in this election and beyond.

Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside says goodbye to David DeBolt, welcomes Jose Fermoso

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Fermoso will continue his outstanding coverage of road safety and more as a staff reporter while DeBolt moves on to become an editor with BANG.

Posted inHow We Work

We’re partnering with Laney College and The Lede to support Oakland’s next-gen journalists

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

The Oaklandside launched a reporting internship this summer to give local journalism students hands-on experience.

Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside is 2 today! Here are 10 stories you’ve loved so far

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

Strange creatures lurking beneath Lake Merritt, secret stairs, the closures of iconic Oakland restaurants, staying safe during the pandemic, and more.

Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside wins 3 awards for excellence in journalism

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized our newsroom in their investigative, commentary, and web-design categories.

Alejandra Armstrong
Posted inHow We Work

Cityside welcomes audience engagement editor Alejandra Armstrong

by The Oaklandside January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Armstrong will help amplify the reporting of both The Oaklandside and Berkeleyside and ensure we are connecting with all parts of the communities we serve.

The Oaklandside's newsroom staff pose for a group photo at the Morcom Rose Garden.
Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside honored with 2021 local news awards

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas October 13, 2021November 23, 2021

The Institute for Nonprofit News honored us with their “Game Changer” award and three honorable mentions. Our newsroom also won a LION award for “Best Coronavirus Coverage.” Here’s a look back at our stories, initiatives, and people being recognized.

A view of Oakland (foreground) photographed from Joaquin Miller Park.
Posted inHow We Work

We worked with community advisors to strengthen our journalism. Here’s what we learned

by Cole Goins October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

The Oaklandside ran a pilot program to get feedback from a diverse group of seven longtime residents. Their insights will help guide our reporting in the coming months.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Oakland Home Histories: Tracing 100 years at a quirky Temescal apartment building

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

We’re launching a series exploring the history of residential buildings in Oakland—and the people who’ve lived in them. Want us to write about your home? Let us know!

Posted inHow We Work

Cityside is hiring: Head of audience development and Nosh editor

by Tracey Taylor August 24, 2021August 24, 2021

Both full-time positions are based in the Bay Area and the roles involve working across Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside.

Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside welcomes 2 new reporters: David DeBolt and Jose Fermoso

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Award-winning Bay Area journalist DeBolt will report on City Hall and policing, while Fermoso joins the newsroom on a Knight-Wallace Fellowship to examine the reasons for Oakland’s unsafe streets.

Ricky Rodas
Posted inHow We Work

Watch: What does equitable journalism look like?

by Tracey Taylor July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

The Oaklandside’s editor-in-chief spoke to two journalism industry leaders about how media can better serve the communities they’re reporting for.

A memorial to Mario Gonzalez set up in the park in Alameda where he was killed by police.
Posted inHow We Work

How we reported on the life of Mario Gonzalez

Tasneem Raja headshotDarwin BondGrahamJacob Simas headshotAzucena Rasilla headshot by Tasneem Raja, Darwin BondGraham, Jacob Simas, Azucena Rasilla and Zack Haber June 11, 2021June 16, 2021

Striving to report responsibly on the lives of people impacted by violence requires great care. We wanted to share more on our approach to this story.

Posted inHow We Work

Introducing The Oaklandside’s inaugural cohort of community advisors

by Cole Goins May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

The seven members, one for each Oakland district, will be reading our stories and giving us feedback to ensure we stay true to our founding values.

Posted inHealth & Environment

From text messages to flyers, how we’ve been helping Oaklanders get vaccinated

by Brian Krans April 28, 2021October 7, 2021

In February, The Oaklandside launched a vaccine information equity campaign. Here’s what we’ve done so far.

Posted inHow We Work

How is The Oaklandside living up to our values? Introducing Mission Metrics, our pilot program to keep learning from community

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja and Cole Goins March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

With support from the San Francisco Foundation, we’re working with paid community advisors to help us track and grow the impact of our journalism.

Posted inHow We Work

The Oaklandside wins award for excellence in community journalism

by The Oaklandside February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

The Society of Professional Journalism in Northern California bestows this award on The Oaklandside within a year of our launch.

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