West Oakland students prepare for chilly weather with coats from Operation Warm
New climate action plan details city action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
New UC Berkeley report details history of racialized exclusion in Oakland housing
Mayor Libby Schaaf breaks tie on City Council housing project decision
During the City Council meeting on November 4th, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf broke the tie between members of City Council on whether, or not to proceed with a housing development read more…
A new chancellor takes the lead at the financially-troubled Peralta college district
Last month, Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud took over as chancellor of the four-college Peralta Community College District. read more…
Oakland protesters rally at State Capitol against deportation of Cambodian refugees
Oakland protesters rally in Sacramento against deportation of Cambodian community members. read more…
Nia Wilson symposium reignites discussion on violence against Black women
Oakland residents gathered this past weekend to reflect on the past year since the death of Nia Wilson. read more…
Oakland protesters march on the Global Day of Resistance for Rojava
Oakland residents gathered to contribute to the Global Day of Resistance for Rojava. read more…
USDA policy changes threaten SNAP eligibility
About one quarter of Californians who use Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits would lose or decrease their benefits if the USDA Food and Nutrition Service enacts a proposed rule read more…
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