Oakland joins chorus of U.S. cities demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Oakland City Council voted unanimously on Monday to support congressional and worldwide calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of all hostages. “I reject the fact read more…
November 28, 2023
Toxic algae blooms becoming more common at Lake Temescal and other East Bay swim sites
As global temperatures rise, the frequency and size of dangerous blue-green algae blooms are increasing worldwide. For East Bay residents, that means more warnings not to touch the water at read more…
November 21, 2023
Oakland adds four more hotel projects to growing list, moving people from the street into permanent housing
As Oakland confronts an ongoing homelessness crisis, one strategy that has shown promise is buying hotels and motels and converting them into permanent housing. Oakland received $31.5 million from California’s read more…
November 18, 2023
Don’t be alarmed — it’s a performance. Oakland’s Bandaloop takes dance to new heights.
Dangling from the sheer face of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid 800 feet above rubbernecking pedestrians, three orange-clad figures swayed gracefully on Monday morning in a gravity-defying dance. This was not read more…
November 14, 2023
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…
November 13, 2023
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…
November 10, 2023
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