Business owners, residents, and officials debated ways to reduce gun violence, robberies, and other dangers.
Tag: gun violence
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘A nice place’ where gun violence is too common, neighbors say after East Oakland mass shooting
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 inCity Hall & Policing
East Oakland shooting kills teen, injures 7 people
The shootout occurred around 6 p.m. Monday on MacArthur Boulevard and Seminary Avenue.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
How can Oakland reduce gun violence? Community advocate John Jones III sees a path forward
The East Oakland native talks about his work interrupting violence before it happens, what a new mayor can and can’t do, and restoring community networks in neighborhoods wounded by gun violence.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland is giving small grants to support healing for those injured by violence
The Department of Violence Prevention “mini-grants” are for small nonprofits and individuals leading community healing initiatives. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘With resources comes change’: Oakland families call for more action on gun violence
Organizers said they want to prevent locals from becoming desensitized to violence and for everyone to take action.
Posted inArts & Community
Guns to gardens: how Oakland community leaders are forging a message of peace
A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland violence prevention efforts get boost from $6 million state grant
City and state leaders say the funds will be focused on reducing shootings through proven interventions.
Posted inEducation Equity
How can schools teach about gun violence? These Oakland teachers created an entire curriculum
Athena Larios and Melanie Swandby designed the “Addressing Gun Violence Toolkit” after one of their students was shot and killed. Now they’re sharing it with other teachers.
Posted inBusiness
‘What Jun did here will not disappear’: Community members mourn slain restaurant owner, call for justice
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
The Oakland reverend using hip-hop to talk about gun violence
Reverend Harry “OG Rev” Williams talks with The Oaklandside about his urban ministering career and connecting with young people.
Posted inHealth & Environment
New artwork along International Blvd. in East Oakland is a call for peace
Local artists, youth, and activists unveiled a public art project created to beautify a stretch of East Oakland amid escalating gun violence.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Black mothers: The real experts on the toll of gun violence
“There are things that might happen, despite your best efforts, despite doing everything that you can.”
