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Tag: storm

Posted inHealth & Environment

Oakland ‘bomb cyclone’: Over 15,000 without power, 1 person dead

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Neighbors in Dimond, Skyline hills, and deep East Oakland are among the most affected.

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

‘This is going to keep us busy’: Downed trees mean a surge of work for East Bay arborists

by Robin Buller January 6, 2023January 11, 2023

Deferred maintenance and trees weakened by drought fell across Oakland in the storm.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Expect two more weeks of heavy rain in Oakland, say atmospheric scientists

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso January 6, 2023January 11, 2023

Climate and weather experts explain the “bomb cyclone’s” behavior, its link to global warming, and how all this rain relates to the ongoing drought.

Posted inBusiness

‘It’s a cost we didn’t account for’: East Oakland business owners cope with storm impacts

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 5, 2023January 11, 2023

We checked in with business owners and business advocates to see how their operations have been affected by the ‘bomb cyclone.’

Posted inRoad Safety

Stay off Oakland’s roads during the ‘bomb cyclone’ if you can 

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso January 4, 2023January 11, 2023

Authorities and driving experts say storm conditions will be dangerous. The city and county are working on keeping roads open.

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.

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