After Canamore passed away in August, his beloved dogs were taken to Oakland Animal Services. The shelter is desperate to find them a new home.
Tag: Housing
Posted inAmplify Oakland
‘Rent is getting more expensive’: An Oakland family’s quest for affordable housing
When Mirna Arana was evicted from her East Oakland apartment despite paying rent, the high cost of East Bay housing left her scrambling for solutions.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Got ideas for making Oakland better? Take this new city survey
Mayor Sheng Thao is asking residents to give City Hall feedback on critical issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development.
Posted inHealth & Environment
This Rockridge lot is perfect for housing—but its soil is possibly contaminated by an old Shell station
Oakland residents want Shell to clean up its former gas station at College and Claremont. Will the county hold the oil company accountable?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Refugees feel the pull and push of Oakland
Newcomers find community in Oakland but are often pushed out due to the high cost of living
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Major West Oakland housing development delayed again
Community and environmental advocates still have concerns about the proposed 222-unit Golden West complex.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
City Council this week: Oakland considering proof of vaccine to enter restaurants and most businesses
A controversial ban on backyard cottages is also finally heading before councilmembers.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Major West Oakland housing development remains in limbo
The city must decide whether to move forward on the ‘Golden West’ project that would add over 200 housing units next to the BART station, or press pause to conduct an environmental review.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
City Council this week: OPD records lawsuit, rent control for RVs
The council will vote Tuesday on settling a public records class action lawsuit and expanding housing options.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
What is Treva Reid’s vision for deep East Oakland?
District 7’s councilmember-elect will be taking over the seat held by her father for 24 years—but says she’ll bring her own approach to leading.
Posted inBusiness
Are you a small business tenant in Oakland? Here’s how to get free legal advice
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights is offering free advice in November and December to small biz owners impacted by the pandemic.
