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Posted inHousing & Homelessness
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
Posted inOaklandside
Relief for East Bay artists, mapping food security, and goodbye Stork Club (for now)
News and notes from our Oakland newsletter.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland’s equity cannabis dispensaries are reeling from COVID and burglaries
Black and brown dispensary owners say they’re working together to pick up the pieces.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How to access your stimulus check if you’re homeless in Oakland
If you do not automatically receive your payment via direct deposit or in the mail, this guide will help point you in the right direction.
Posted inEducation Equity
‘Pandemic pods’ gain popularity in Oakland, with questions about learning equity
Some OUSD families are investing in private learning groups. Community organizations are trying to support those that can’t.
Posted inEducation Equity
What do Oakland school board members do, exactly?
Oaklanders have a rare chance to elect a mostly new school board this year. From creating policies to adopting budgets, here’s what they do—and don’t—have the power to do.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘What privilege looks like’: Oaklanders reflect on mob takeover of U.S. Capitol
Oakland activists and advocates compare today’s treatment of pro-Trump insurrectionists with what they’ve witnessed at local protests.
Posted inEducation Equity
How will the fall semester work in Oakland public schools? Here’s what we know
Plans aren’t final, but the district is leaning towards a remote learning start, transitioning later to a hybrid model.
Posted inArts & Community
Faith leaders say protests have brought local Muslims together
Bay Area Muslims from different backgrounds have joined in conversation and actions over the past month.
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Where to order Thanksgiving takeout meals in the East Bay
We’ve rounded up expertly prepared feasts, make-at-home meal kits, and heat-and-serve meals from 14 restaurants and caterers in the East Bay.
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Nosh looks back on what was loved, lost and learned about food in 2020
We reflect on the people who made a difference, the places we were sad to see close and what we learned about food during this challenging year.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in June
11 local food and drink venues that are brand new, and 9 eateries that have shuttered permanently.
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Nosh looks back on the dishes and drinks we loved in 2020
We hit up writers, editors and other contributors to share their favorite takeout spots and pandemic comfort foods.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland City Hall in conversation: Treva Reid
The District 7 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, the Coliseum’s future, and the failed Emerald New Deal.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Rolling blackouts: What Oaklanders need to know, and what to expect
How much advance warning can you expect? What triggers a power shut off? How can you help save power?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Who’s moving to Oakland during the pandemic, and why?
People from pricier Bay Area cities like San Francisco are on the hunt for more space and savings in the East Bay. How will this migration change Oakland?
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in March
Understory, Low Bar, Square Pie Guys, others opened; Cosecha, Fat Cat Cafe, others closed.
Posted inArts & Community
Walking with grief, love, and serenity on the East Bay’s secret stairs
During the pandemic, many Oaklanders have turned to Charles Fleming’s book about the old Key Route stairways and the adventures they offer in numbing times.
Posted inHealth & Environment
The problem and potential of Oakland’s parks
From the hills to Lake Merritt, the city is home to beautiful parklands. But who gets to enjoy them is determined by long-standing racial and class divides.
