Oaklanders celebrate local talent at SwayFest
Oakland naturalization ceremony welcomes new Americans
Oakland museum celebrates Chicano rights and Dia de los Muertos
Plan to reduce West Oakland air pollution heads to state for approval
West Oakland’s community-developed air pollution plan passes first hurdle read more…
Oakland city council prioritizes violence prevention with new chief
The Oakland City Council voted earlier this month to move forward with a new plan for preventing violence. This is the latest development in the city’s ongoing efforts to establish read more…
BART directors consider banning busking and panhandling on trains
BART directors are considering a ban on panhandling and busking throughout the subway system. read more…
New AC Transit low-emission bus line aims to cut commuter wait time
A fast, low-emission bus line is on track to begin service at the end of this year. That could be a boon for bus riders. But some merchants on International read more…
Oaklanders root for Warren and Harris at Democratic debate watch party
On Tuesday night, about 40 people gathered at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in downtown Oakland to watch the Democratic presidential debate. The debate started at 5 pm, so most people came read more…
Kaiser mental health clinicians and patients protest long wait times
On Sunday afternoon, over 100 therapists, patients, and their supporters from across Northern California gathered in downtown Oakland to stage a vigil in front of Kaiser Permanente’s corporate office—one they read more…
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