Monica Cruz-Rosas

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Monica Cruz Rosas is an Oakland North reporter from Mexico City.

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Everything you wanted to know about the recall process but were too afraid (or busy) to ask

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | May 14, 2012 – 3:06 pm

The efforts to recall Mayor Jean Quan have been fraught with controversy and confusion. For...

Welcome to Hoodslam, the party with rock music, drama and a wrestling ring

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | March 29, 2012 – 12:00 pm

On the first Friday of every month, the Oakland Metro Operahouse becomes the rendezvous of...

Without redevelopment agencies, a lack of programs to help first-time homebuyers

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | March 27, 2012 – 11:21 am

The dissolution of the redevelopment agencies in California forced the city to eliminate much-needed programs...

“The Art of Letterpress” showcases the beauty of print

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | February 23, 2012 – 8:38 am

“The Art of Letterpress” exhibit at The Compound Gallery in Oakland showcases the work of...

Crossroads: Immigration in the East Bay

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | February 22, 2012 – 2:34 pm

Immigration has become one the most divisive, controversial and compelling topics of our time. It...

Twelve years after the Riders, a long legal process is reaching its final stage

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | December 20, 2011 – 1:32 pm

Twelve years ago, the arrest of four police officers known as the “Riders” who were...

With increased poverty and more than 2,000 requests, this year’s toy drive needs more donations

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | December 9, 2011 – 1:15 pm

Oakland’s holiday kids’ charity needs toys — lots of toys. This year’s Toy Drive, a...

Oakland’s City Council approves point system, businesses can earn city contracts

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | December 7, 2011 – 11:19 am

In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, the Oakland City Council approved a pilot program to give...

This weekend in Oakland

By: Oakland North Staff | November 25, 2011 – 9:00 am

Community events and activities for the weekend of November 25 – 27. Got an event...

Oakland City Council approves new requirements for Army Base redevelopment project

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | November 16, 2011 – 12:34 pm

The Oakland City Council approved new requirements Tuesday night that would grant local businesses exclusive...

Credit unions see a boost in membership after Bank Transfer Day

By: Monica Cruz-Rosas | November 14, 2011 – 6:00 pm

Bank Transfer Day was an initiative started by a Los Angeles art gallery owner that...

After “leave immediately” order and tense night, Occupy camp still in place

By: Catherine Traywick and Monica Cruz-Rosas | November 13, 2011 – 9:10 am

An urgent-sounding evacuate-now order from the city Saturday had Occupy Oakland protesters collecting their belongings...

The pros and cons of Oakland’s proposed parcel tax, Measure I–INFOGRAPHIC

By: Brittany Schell and Monica Cruz-Rosas | November 9, 2011 – 11:26 am