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Oakland’s gone through a building boom. How many people are living in this new housing, and what’s life like downtown?
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Oakland is getting $15M from the state to turn a Temescal motel into housing
The latest “Homekey” grant will be used to convert the Imperial Inn into supportive housing for homeless residents.
Oakland has a new Head Start center—on wheels—for homeless families
The “mobile classroom” will travel to homeless shelters, providing education and social services.
Oakland wants to turn 5 buildings into homeless housing
The city applied for more “Homekey” funding from the state, but Oakland is also creating its own program to expand supportive housing.
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In-law units are in the spotlight, as California grapples with its housing crisis. We talked with homeowners who’ve built backyard cottages about costs, regulations, and favorite features.
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One spiritual organization owns a chunk of North Oakland. Half is vacant property
The Siddha Yoga Ashram has deep roots in the Golden Gate neighborhood. But some neighbors say its parent organization could—and should—do more with its empty land.
Free food and services for homeless people Friday at Oakland City Hall
The city is holding a resource fair in Frank Ogawa Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a screening of “A Rising Tide.”
There are 2,600 illegal Airbnbs in Oakland. The city could rein them in
The city is working on regulations for short-term rentals, years in the making.
How should Alameda County spend $40M meant to address the opioid crisis?
The county asked for community input this month on programs that could treat addiction, reduce harm, and more.
‘Housing is violence prevention’: East Oakland homeless residents call on city to address safety conditions
Residents of the E. 12th homeless community say lack of shelter leaves them vulnerable to crime on the streets.
Oakland Cannery artists are getting squeezed out by the cannabis industry
Residents of one of Oakland’s oldest live-work warehouses are facing an Ellis Act eviction.
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