
Oakland residents lead the fight to rename and reclaim public spaces
Oakland residents lead the fight to rename and reclaim public spaces
At Oakland’s inner harbor near the water’s edge stands the bronze statue of Jack London—a famed 20th Century author, labor union advocate and December 19, 2020

As COVID-19 infections rise, is this year’s ski season as safe as people think?
As COVID-19 infections rise, is this year’s ski season as safe as people think?
On Nov. 25, one day before Thanksgiving, Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe ushered in the first day of the snow season. At 9 a.m., the parking lot was already more than half full, with about 2,000 cars. …
December 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases remain stable at Santa Rita Jail despite rising community cases
COVID-19 cases remain stable at Santa Rita Jail despite rising community cases
COVID-19 infections have largely remained stable despite rising case numbers in the Bay Area, according to the latest data published by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO). At the time of…
December 17, 2020
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Gluten-free restaurants in Oakland go against the grain to provide safe, healthy fare
More specialty food and beverage companies are starting to cater to a market of consumers with gluten-free dietary restrictions. read more…
December 16, 2020

New China travel policy makes travel uncertain for Oakland residents
Sally Wang wanted to take her three year-old child to China in early March to spend time with her family. But the ticket prices were too high, so she opted read more…
December 16, 2020

East or West?: How the community is responding to the Oakland A’s plan for a new stadium
The Athletics, the last professional sports team in Oakland, has found itself playing more defense—and little to no offense—in its grand plan to build a new stadium. read more…
December 10, 2020

Oakland grapples with tenant protections and pitfalls
Housing advocates in Oakland are warning that the current tenant protections enacted and expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic contain loopholes that leave renters vulnerable to evictions and even lawsuits. The read more…
December 8, 2020

Oakland Police Department renews contract with controversial forensic data company
Last Tuesday, Oakland City Council renewed the Police Department’s contract with the cloud-based software company Forensic Logic for use of its data-sharing platform COPLINK. COPLINK, which has been used by read more…
December 8, 2020

Will a new California law open up opportunities for Oakland’s home cooks?
California recently passed a law to become the only state in the U.S. legalizing the sale of home-cooked food to the public. read more…
December 5, 2020


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