Oakland school nurse Danielle Schaefer administers a vision test—one of her many daily tasks. The nurses say their workload is overwhelming and unsustainable.
By Alyson Stamos and Wyatt Kroopf | December 10, 2018 12:47 pm
In Oakland, a shortage of school nurses has led to difficult working conditions—heavy caseload, treating severe health conditions, and high stress—that nurses say make it challenging to meet the health needs of Oakland students.
By Alondra De La Cruz and Hyowon Lihinag-Tam Posted December 10, 2018 8:52 am
More than 7,700 hotel workers across the country walked off of their jobs and began...
By Shuang Li Posted December 7, 2018 1:04 pm
Activist and registered nurse Michael Harank of Oakland talks about his life and work during...
By Casey Smith and Katey Rusch Posted December 4, 2018 5:43 pm
On November 17 in downtown Oakland, the city’s first Real Black Friday was hosted by...
By Alyson Stamos and Meg Shutzer Posted December 4, 2018 12:13 pm
Artists and designers repurpose parts of the demolished eastern span of the Bay Bridge and...
By Maria Sestito and Shuang Li Posted December 4, 2018 10:40 am
Bay Area Swap-O-Rama-Rama teaches people how to repurpose their used clothing through sewing in order...
By Mickey Capper Posted December 3, 2018 5:25 pm
A teaching artist with Thingamajigs taught a weeklong workshop at charter school East Bay Innovation...
Tales of Two Cities reporters explore all things repurposed -- from buildings and bridges to...
By Amy Mostafa Posted November 30, 2018 5:35 pm
The festival’s theme wove through the 26 altars assembled by local artists as well as...
By Jessica Alvarenga Posted November 30, 2018 8:34 am
Kindergarten teacher Lourdes Rivas wrote a children's book, They Call Me Mix, to help teach...
By Ali DeFazio and Brian Perlman Posted November 29, 2018 12:53 pm
Over $6 million: That’s how much money flowed into the war chests of Oakland candidates...
By Rosa Tuiran Grobet Posted November 27, 2018 12:21 pm
Studies suggest many factors may be at play in increased dementia rates among African Americans...
By Shuang Li Posted November 27, 2018 9:00 am
More than 120 kids participated in a 5k race around Lake Merritt that raised more...
By Wyatt Kroopf Posted November 26, 2018 12:47 pm
In Alameda County, there are multiple barriers—cost, capacity, hours of service—that parents have to navigate...
By Brian Perlman Posted November 21, 2018 1:00 pm
First responders are combing through the desolate scene, where ashes now take the place of...
Hear from people finding their own place on spectrums of language, hookup culture, neurodiversity, and...
By Katey Rusch Posted November 13, 2018 9:28 pm
Volunteers are collecting 500 stories from Oakland residents hoping to address issues of racial disparity...
By Jessica Alvarenga Posted November 13, 2018 12:00 pm
"The problem is not fatness, health, or fat phobia," says Luna. "The problem is we...
By Katey Rusch Posted November 8, 2018 3:36 pm
An estimated 40,000 more Oakland ballots need to be counted.
By Wyatt Kroopf and Brian Perlman Posted November 8, 2018 9:00 am
Fresh Lifelines for Youth's Law Program offers Oakland high school students a unique opportunity to...
By Annie Berman Posted November 7, 2018 4:57 pm
After this midterm election, California remains a Democratic stronghold, but some are upset that the...
By Katey Rusch and Julie Chang Posted November 7, 2018 11:11 am
Unofficial results show Schaaf wins re-election, and newcomers to join city council.
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Tales of Two Cities reporters explore all things repurposed -- from buildings and bridges to names, Lyft rides, school meals, and cannabis.
By Amy Mostafa , Ashley Omoma , Nina Sparling , Alyson Stamos , Meg Shutzer , Sarah Trent , Ali DeFazio , James Tensuan and Wyatt Kroopf | December 3, 2018 12:16 pm
More than 7,700 hotel workers across the country walked off of their jobs and began the largest strike in history against the largest hotel corporation in the world, Marriott.
By Alondra De La Cruz and Hyowon Lihinag-Tam | December 10, 2018 8:52 am
More than 7,700 hotel workers across the country walked off of their jobs and began the largest strike in history against the largest hotel corporation in the world, Marriott.
By Alondra De La Cruz and Hyowon Lihinag-Tam | December 10, 2018 8:52 am
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