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Tag: flooding

Posted inHealth & Environment

Strong winds, heavy rain expected in East Bay Monday night

by Iris Kwok March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

A flood watch and high wind warning are in effect through Wednesday morning, with 1.3 inches of rain forecast.

dark stairway with several people walking out of it
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Their East Oakland homes flooded a month ago. They still can’t return

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

The Coliseum Connections landlord hasn’t filed for permits to begin necessary electrical repairs, the city said.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

East Oakland tenants can’t return to flooded building for another week or more

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 9, 2023January 11, 2023

City inspectors are determining the extent of the damage at Coliseum Connections. Last week, tenants held an emotional meeting with officials.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Oakland storm updates: Renters displaced by fallen tree; 4 roads closed

Avatar photo by The Oaklandside January 4, 2023January 11, 2023

Flooding, power outages, blocked roads. We’ll help keep you updated on the atmospheric river’s impacts.

Pieces of tarp and fabric fly in the wind. A tent is in background.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Oakland faces calls for more homeless shelters as storm bears down

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

It is unclear whether Oakland is increasing its shelter capacity as unhoused residents and advocates scramble for protection from a “bomb cyclone.”

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Flood displaces hundreds from East Oakland apartment complex

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 3, 2023January 11, 2023

Residents of Coliseum Connections, a mixed-income community on 71st Avenue, were told to evacuate New Year’s Day after rainwater swamped the garage.

A family navigating a puddle at International Boulevard and 8th Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2021.
Posted inHealth & Environment

A storm is expected to pummel the East Bay for the next 48 hours

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham January 3, 2023January 11, 2023

A 10-day “Pineapple Express” is expected to cause flooding, debris flows, downed trees, and other hazards in Oakland.

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