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Two mourners, among the thousands present, embrace at the candlelight vigil. Photo by Khaled Sayed

Ghost Ship fire mourners gather at lakeside vigil to grieve those lost

A crowd of around 5,000 mourners gathered in vigil for the victims of Oakland’s Ghost Ship fire at the edge of Lake Merritt on Monday night. They held electric candles and glow sticks, and listened as friends, family and community members took turns speaking to the crowd.

By Rachel Cassandra, Khaled Sayed and Alan Toth on December 6, 2016

Yes-In-My-Back-Yard Party seeks new housing developments in the Bay Area

The YIMBY’s are a coalition group whose sole mission is to advocate for all new housing developments—and their influence is spreading to the East Bay and to Oakland.

By Alan Toth on October 27, 2016

Oakland artists propose resolution to name uptown a Cultural Arts District

City council to consider naming Uptown a Cultural Arts District, but some artists fear it may be too little too late.

By Alan Toth on September 26, 2016

Questions raised about proposed high-rise at Temescal Neighbor Council meeting

A proposed high-rise tower and a police recommendation for security cameras created tension at the Temescal Neighborhood Council meeting.

By Alan Toth on September 23, 2016

Heiro Day festival celebrates hip-hop and Oakland culture

Warehouses and industrial parks became the backdrop for some 35,000 hip-hop fans in West Oakland on Monday when a section of 3rd Street was blocked off for the 5th annual Hiero Day music and arts festival.

By Alan Toth on September 15, 2016

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