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Tag: Housing

A man in Warriors fan clothing stands in front of a house painted blue and gold.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

‘Warriors House’ owner Lloyd Canamore’s death leaves a void in West Oakland

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

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.

A woman in a kitchen leans over a large moving box, packing items.
Posted inAmplify Oakland

‘Rent is getting more expensive’: An Oakland family’s quest for affordable housing

by Mirna Arana and Justo Robles August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

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.

A wide shot looking down at homes in a residential neighborhood stretching on for many blocks with flowers and a telephone pole in the foreground.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Got ideas for making Oakland better? Take this new city survey

by Roselyn Romero August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Mayor Sheng Thao is asking residents to give City Hall feedback on critical issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development.

A woman attaches signs to a chain-link fence that separates a sidewalk from an empty dirt lot. The signs read "Shell, clean up your mess."
Posted inHealth & Environment

This Rockridge lot is perfect for housing—but its soil is possibly contaminated by an old Shell station

by Zack Haber August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

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

by Robin Buller July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

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

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

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

Avatar photoNatalie Orenstein headshot by David DeBolt and Natalie Orenstein December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

A controversial ban on backyard cottages is also finally heading before councilmembers.

A computerized rendering of the Golden West development.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Major West Oakland housing development remains in limbo

by Semantha Norris December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

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

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

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?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas November 19, 2020November 20, 2020

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

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas October 28, 2020November 2, 2020

The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights is offering free advice in November and December to small biz owners impacted by the pandemic.

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