Obstacles stand in the way of more protected bike lanes in Oakland
After a 4-year-old’s death in August, the push to develop protected bike lanes under Oakland’s Safe Oakland Streets citywide initiative has grown. But funding constraints and low personnel are preventing read more…
Lunch, haircuts, health tests, even pedicures for unhoused residents at Alameda County resource fair
Donnie Martin’s first stop at Alameda County’s Homeless Resources Fair on Thursday was at a stall that offered haircuts, manicures and other grooming services. He got his feet done. “They read more…
Reparations group gets started on possible compensation for Black residents
The Alameda County Reparations Commission held its first meeting this week to address the impacts of slavery and racial discrimination on the county’s Black residents. The meeting on Monday came read more…
Oakland fights to keep A’s, tells MLB: ‘We have a roadmap to get this done.’
At a news conference at City Hall on Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao called on Major League Baseball to reject the Oakland A’s request to build a new stadium in read more…
What you need to know about speed cameras to be installed across Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation into law last month that enables speed cameras in Oakland and other cities in an effort to boost traffic safety. The law allows Oakland, San read more…
Alameda County food bank workers vote to unionize
Workers at the Alameda County Community Food Bank voted to unionize on Tuesday, with a majority agreeing to join the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29. Sixty-nine employees read more…
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