On September 19, two women were robbed on their way home in Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood. During the course of the robberies, the women were also sexually assaulted. The suspect is described as an African-American man with a medium build, between 5’10 and 6’0 tall. He was reported to have been wearing dark clothing and armed with a weapon. Oakland Police Spokesperson Holly Joshi released a statement outlining several things people can do to protect themselves against random attacks. Be…
A new report on Latino boys and men in Oakland finds low test scores, a high dropout rate and poor preparation for the workforce. Says the lead researcher: “The gang issue is a symptom of this, not the cause.”
An eclectic mix of families, young couples, and scantily-clad merrymakers donned their Sunday best as Oakland turned out to participate in the city’s first major gay pride celebration in six years.
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