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Posted inRoad Safety
Oakland residents and city workers are hard at work patching potholes and other storm damage
Local transportation advocates say reporting potholes to the city is a good way to ensure they’re fixed. But staffing and resource limits do delay needed work.
Posted inRoad Safety
Stay off Oakland’s roads during the ‘bomb cyclone’ if you canÂ
Authorities and driving experts say storm conditions will be dangerous. The city and county are working on keeping roads open.
Posted inHow We Work
Year in review: Popular Oaklandside stories from 2022
From the Oakland mayor’s race, to iconic restaurant closures, to dead fish at Lake Merritt and feral cats at the Coliseum. These stories defined 2022.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
The Oaklandside is hiring a City Hall reporter
Join our growing nonprofit newsroom and help Oakland residents better understand how local government impacts their lives—and how to get involved.
Posted inRoad Safety
Bay Bridge bike path on track for 2030
A dedicated bike and pedestrian trail connecting Oakland and San Francisco has been in the works for over a decade.
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National pride, ethical qualms, and family: Oaklanders talk about the World Cup
An Argentinian, Brit, and Mexican-American reflect on what soccer and this year’s cup mean to them.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Christmas carol protesters call on Mayor Schaaf to reinstate mask mandate at city buildings
Oakland’s masking requirement in libraries and other city buildings ended Nov. 28, but health officials say COVID and other dangerous respiratory illnesses are spiking again.
Posted inArts & Community
How the Oakland Roots and Soul are watching the World Cup
We spoke with a Roots player and two of the soccer teams’ leaders about their thoughts on the games in Qatar.
Posted inRoad Safety
Oakland plans to reduce speed limits in these business districts
The city is reducing speeds on major streets to increase safety and prevent deadly car collisions.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Postal service problems in East Oakland delay delivery of ballots and other essentials
Residents say lengthy delays in USPS service have slowed the delivery of medicine, financial records, and voting materials.
Posted inRoad Safety
AC Transit and BART board candidates debate free fares, mask mandates, accessibilityÂ
Transit candidates shared their platforms at a forum focused on issues relevant to seniors and people with disabilities. Here’s what they said.
Posted inRoad Safety
The road ahead: A conversation with Fred Kelley, Oakland’s new transportation director
Kelley, who took over OakDOT this summer, said he plans to continue leading the department to make streets safer for everyone.
Posted inRoad Safety
Oakland residents cheer new catalytic converter law, but some worry it won’t end thefts
A bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom regulates the recycling of catalytic converters to prevent thefts, a problem that’s been rampant in the East Bay.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
After mistakes in 2020, is Alameda County ready for the 2022 election?
A judge rejected a public records lawsuit brought by two voting rights organizations hoping to pressure the county to hand over voting data.
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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.
Posted inEvents
See the Oakland Roots, and support The Oaklandside
You can support our nonprofit newsroom by attending the soccer club’s final game of this season on Oct. 1. Here’s how.
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OUSD Student Director Natalie Gallegos Chavez wants a real vote on the school board
The Oakland High School senior is returning for a second year on the board. She spoke to The Oaklandside about her priorities.
Posted inHow We Work
The Oaklandside is 2 today! Here are 10 stories you’ve loved so far
Strange creatures lurking beneath Lake Merritt, secret stairs, the closures of iconic Oakland restaurants, staying safe during the pandemic, and more.
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Oakland dining destination Luka’s to close after landlord dispute
Luka’s is widely credited with turning Uptown Oakland into a restaurant hotspot, but a sharp rent increase has shut its doors.