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Tag: East Oakland

Posted inHealth & Environment

‘Everything piled up’: surviving COVID-19 and gun violence in East Oakland

by Francisca Sánchez February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Francisca Sánchez never imagined she’d hear gunshots after leaving Mexico, but that changed during the pandemic.

Posted inBusiness

‘Envios de dinero’: The importance of money transfer businesses in East Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Dozens of international delivery shops line the Fruitvale district. It’s a service that has remained despite the neighborhood’s shifting demographics.

Posted inArts & Community

‘Oakland was just heavenlike’: Earnestine Hayes, 100, reflects on her years in The Town

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 27, 2023February 6, 2023

Hayes, who celebrated her birthday this week, shares her advice for living a long, fruitful life.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

‘A nice place’ where gun violence is too common, neighbors say after East Oakland mass shooting

Azucena Rasilla headshotRicky Rodas headshot by Azucena Rasilla and Ricky Rodas January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

We spoke to people who live and work near the Valero gas station in Millsmont where a shooting Monday night resulted in one death and several injuries.

Posted inBusiness

Fast food franchises have a tight grip on Eastmont. The city wants to change that

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 30, 2022December 1, 2022

Oakland is hoping to persuade McDonald’s and Taco Bell to remove a deed restriction so the Black Cultural Zone’s market hall can succeed.

Posted inBusiness

One of Fruitvale’s only optometry practices faithfully serves its patients

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Payam and Genesta Zarehbin Irani run Fruitvale Optometry, a bilingual business that caters to the neighborhood’s Latino communities.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Election 2022: Meet the 4 candidates running for Oakland City Council District 6

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas October 6, 2022October 7, 2022

A Peralta trustee, a real estate agent, a tax consultant, and an IT consultant are running to fill the seat vacated by mayoral candidate Loren Taylor.

Posted inBusiness

A Black and woman-owned screen printing shop opens in East Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Rita Forte used to DJ in Oakland’s Hyphy scene. The East Oakland native now owns Olive Street Agency, a graphic design business.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Election 2022: Who’s running for Oakland City Council District 6?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas August 19, 2022October 17, 2022

4 candidates want to represent the East Oakland district, which includes the Coliseum, Mills College, Eastmont, and the hills.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland rapper Bryce Savoy pays homage to his late grandmother in new music video

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

The visuals for the song “Granny Said” depict his admiration for his grandmother Isabelle Payne-Brown, who passed away this year.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor

Avatar photo by David DeBolt August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

The District 6 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, East Oakland’s needs, and his deep roots in the city.

Scraper Bike team poses for a photo with Namon Ford, a food vendor at East Oakland Futures Fest on June 18th, 2022
Posted inArts & Community

Photos: A new annual block party kicks off in deep East Oakland

Avatar photo by Amir Aziz June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

The first-ever East Oakland Futures Fest took place over Juneteenth weekend, a celebration of culture and neighborhood featuring scraper bikes, food vendors, art, and live music performances.

Posted inBusiness

‘What Jun did here will not disappear’: Community members mourn slain restaurant owner, call for justice

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

Lucky Three Seven co-owner Artgel “Jun” Anabo was shot outside of his East Oakland restaurant one week ago. His friends and family gathered there today to honor his legacy.

Posted inArts & Community

In East Oakland, a garden reconnects Laotian elders with their past

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 19, 2022April 20, 2022

Local elders have been growing mustard greens, sugar cane stalks, and snap peas at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park since 2003.

Posted inHealth & Environment

In Eastmont Hills, mixed reactions to plans for new neighborhood stairways

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

Some fear the pathways will increase crime and violence nearby. Others support connecting neighbors and building community.

Posted inBusiness

Parklets are here to stay. Will East Oakland get to enjoy more of them?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 3, 2022March 7, 2022

From safety concerns to better outreach, shop owners along MacArthur, International, and other East Oakland corridors reflect on why Flex Streets aren’t as popular near them.

Posted inBusiness

A low-cost commercial kitchen is in the works for East Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

The City Council agreed on Tuesday to create a commercial cooking space at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, funded by a $100,000 gift from Google.

Posted inArts & Community

The Oakland reverend using hip-hop to talk about gun violence

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas September 20, 2021September 24, 2021

Reverend Harry “OG Rev” Williams talks with The Oaklandside about his urban ministering career and connecting with young people.

Posted inBusiness

‘Things are going to turn around’: Oakland hair salon owners are grateful to be back at work

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 28, 2021February 9, 2021

Barbershops and beauty salons have been on a rollercoaster since the start of the pandemic. We checked in with two hair stylists in East Oakland to see how they’re faring.

Posted inBusiness

Sammy’s Pupusas serves free vegan food to unhoused seniors in East Oakland

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 19, 2021January 20, 2021

The owners of the pop-up, Samar Nassar and Raul Jacobo, cook healthy meals for residents at Operation HomeBase, a trailer park community.

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