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Warren Logan, a policy director in Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office who works on the flex streets program.
Posted inBusiness

Could Flex Streets be here to stay?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 19, 2021, 1:23 p.m.April 19, 2021, 2:24 p.m.

City policy director Warren Logan, who has overseen the outdoor dining program since its inception, speaks about its future.

Posted inHealth & Environment

An East Oakland pastor and Council candidate rallied to reopen churches. Other local pastors push back

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham May 15, 2020, 4:11 p.m.June 25, 2020, 11:10 a.m.

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla June 16, 2020, 3:23 p.m.June 17, 2020, 8:49 a.m.

Oakland Public Libraries are closed, but staff continue to serve as disaster relief workers.

Portrait of Marina Salas in Oakland
Posted inOaklandside

La comunidad indocumentada de Oakland lucha por pagar su alquiler y sus deudas

by Héctor Alejandro Arzate Feb. 23, 2021, 2:55 p.m.Feb. 23, 2021, 2:55 p.m.

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

A photo of contributor Iris Crawford by Iris Crawford May 19, 2020, 4:37 p.m.June 25, 2020, 11:25 a.m.

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.

Boba Guys will open a new location at the former Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe in Rockridge. Photo: Boba Guys
Posted inNosh

Boba Guys takes over Rockridge Dreyer’s space; Slice House coming soon to San Leandro

Sarah Han headshot by Sarah Han March 4, 2021, 10:53 a.m.March 4, 2021, 10:53 a.m.

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

by Sara Kassabian April 12, 2021, 1:11 p.m.April 12, 2021, 1:11 p.m.

“Crip Camp” shows how a summer camp in upstate New York galvanized a generation of activists and influenced Berkeley’s disability rights movement.

firefighters point a hose at a smoking, flaming, hollowed out building
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

East Oakland homeless residents on edge as city moves to close camp and a massive fire breaks out

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein Nov. 13, 2020, 5:14 p.m.Nov. 13, 2020, 5:39 p.m.

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

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 5, 2020, 4:10 p.m.June 15, 2020, 7:31 a.m.

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?

by Ally Markovich Oct. 12, 2020, 12:06 p.m.Oct. 21, 2020, 1:57 p.m.

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

Avatar photo by The Oaklandside Oct. 14, 2022, 3:00 p.m.Oct. 14, 2022, 11:48 a.m.

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

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham Nov. 24, 2020, 4:12 p.m.Nov. 25, 2020, 3:59 p.m.

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

by Sarah Belle Lin Aug. 4, 2020, 3:35 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 2:44 p.m.

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

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas Oct. 29, 2020, 1:16 p.m.Oct. 29, 2020, 1:16 p.m.

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

by Tracey Taylor Aug. 20, 2020, 7:38 p.m.Aug. 20, 2020, 7:40 p.m.

La temporada de incendios forestales afecta la calidad del aire, según los expertos en clima.

Closeup portrait of a man in a blue polo shirt standing in front of a school.
Posted inEducation Equity

From activist to OUSD president, Mike Hutchinson is learning a new game

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride July 24, 2023, 9:40 a.m.July 24, 2023, 11:22 a.m.

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.’

by José Martin Aguilar June 17, 2020, 12:06 p.m.July 2, 2020, 9:25 a.m.

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

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein June 16, 2020, 7:00 a.m.June 16, 2020, 9:49 a.m.

Every aspect of daily life in Oakland intersects with housing, in ways visible and unseen.

woman holding megaphone at protest
Posted inHealth & Environment

As crises pile up, Oakland youth climate activists say it’s beyond time to act

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride Sept. 18, 2020, 1:46 p.m.Sept. 18, 2020, 1:47 p.m.

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla July 3, 2020, 1:56 p.m.July 19, 2020, 1:22 p.m.

After last month’s hit Zoom performance of ‘Lean on Me,’ the symphony was ready to play again.

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