Neighbors in Dimond, Skyline hills, and deep East Oakland are among the most affected.
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East Oakland tenants can’t return to flooded building for another week or more
City inspectors are determining the extent of the damage at Coliseum Connections. Last week, tenants held an emotional meeting with officials.
‘This is going to keep us busy’: Downed trees mean a surge of work for East Bay arborists
Deferred maintenance and trees weakened by drought fell across Oakland in the storm.
Expect two more weeks of heavy rain in Oakland, say atmospheric scientists
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.
‘It’s a cost we didn’t account for’: East Oakland business owners cope with storm impacts
We checked in with business owners and business advocates to see how their operations have been affected by the ‘bomb cyclone.’
Stay off Oakland’s roads during the ‘bomb cyclone’ if you can
Authorities and driving experts say storm conditions will be dangerous. The city and county are working on keeping roads open.
Oakland storm updates: Renters displaced by fallen tree; 4 roads closed
Flooding, power outages, blocked roads. We’ll help keep you updated on the atmospheric river’s impacts.
Oakland faces calls for more homeless shelters as storm bears down
It is unclear whether Oakland is increasing its shelter capacity as unhoused residents and advocates scramble for protection from a “bomb cyclone.”
Flood displaces hundreds from East Oakland apartment complex
Residents of Coliseum Connections, a mixed-income community on 71st Avenue, were told to evacuate New Year’s Day after rainwater swamped the garage.