City policy director Warren Logan, who has overseen the outdoor dining program since its inception, speaks about its future.
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Posted inHealth & Environment
An East Oakland pastor and Council candidate rallied to reopen churches. Other local pastors push back
Bishop Bob Jackson hosted the rally, but it was organized and led by anti-LGBTQ SoCal pastor Jim Domen.
Posted inArts & Community
City librarians embrace their new role on the pandemic front lines
Oakland Public Libraries are closed, but staff continue to serve as disaster relief workers.
Posted inOaklandside
La comunidad indocumentada de Oakland lucha por pagar su alquiler y sus deudas
A medida que la pandemia se prolonga, muchos inmigrantes latinos indocumentados, los cuales no pueden recibir beneficios del gobierno, se ven presionados por la situación.
Posted inHealth & Environment
The pandemic isn’t slowing the East Oakland Collective down
Through creative solutions, EOC has more than doubled the number of meals it was distributing to East Oakland residents, now serving over 1,000 hot meals each week.
Posted inNosh
Boba Guys takes over Rockridge Dreyer’s space; Slice House coming soon to San Leandro
Plus: Stand-Up Burgers to debut in downtown Berkeley, Off the Grid helps feed seniors, Sobre Mesa reopens, more.
Posted inArts & Community
‘Never in our wildest dreams’: The documentary ‘Crip Camp’ nominated for an Oscar
“Crip Camp” shows how a summer camp in upstate New York galvanized a generation of activists and influenced Berkeley’s disability rights movement.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
East Oakland homeless residents on edge as city moves to close camp and a massive fire breaks out
An empty building burned down Friday next to an encampment the state has ordered Oakland to shutter.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Clean-up and conflicting views after Friday’s massive downtown protest
Scenes from a furious gathering of 5,000 that left major destruction and confusion in its wake.
Posted inBusiness
Oakland’s cannabis equity program got a $6.5 million boost. But where is the money going?
Grants of up to $33k and two new shared manufacturing kitchens will help, but equity advocates say there’s more to be done.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland mayor’s race: an interview with candidate Tyron Jordan
The paralegal and Army veteran wants to fund more rental and mortgage assistance and staff up the public works department to fix roads.
Posted inArts & Community
Pilot program for Lake Merritt vendors market comes to an end
City officials will collect feedback to see whether the market met vendors’ needs, defused conflicts along Lakeshore Avenue, and was COVID-safe.
Posted inArts & Community
A baby baboon and bison calves greet visitors at the reopened Oakland Zoo
The zoo was in dire financial straits until visitors were allowed back last week. While it was closed, several animals were born.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Peace parade planned for Sunday in Oakland neighborhoods suffering from gun violence
The walk in East Oakland will launch a yearlong violence reduction initiative and call for a citywide truce in the wake of surging violence.
Posted inOaklandside
Los incendios forestales están afectando la calidad del aire en el este de la Bahía. Estos son algunos consejos para proteger su salud
La temporada de incendios forestales afecta la calidad del aire, según los expertos en clima.
Posted inEducation Equity
From activist to OUSD president, Mike Hutchinson is learning a new game
For years, Hutchinson has been a leading voice for progressives in Oakland education, some of whom are now his biggest critics. What’s changed?
Posted inOaklandside
‘Estábamos felices. El momento que llegó la enfermedad, se complicó las cosas.’
Un residente de East Oakland de la comunidad Mam comparte su historia sobre la supervivencia durante la pandemia.
Posted inHow We Work
How we’ll report on housing and homelessness
Every aspect of daily life in Oakland intersects with housing, in ways visible and unseen.
Posted inHealth & Environment
As crises pile up, Oakland youth climate activists say it’s beyond time to act
Teens leading the climate justice movement in Oakland say this is the moment they’ve been warning people about.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland Symphony musicians presents ‘This Land is Your Land’ for July 4th
After last month’s hit Zoom performance of ‘Lean on Me,’ the symphony was ready to play again.
