Development
Brooklyn Basin, a much-anticipated development project, is taking shape on the waterfront in Oakland. But the artists’ community on Fifth Avenue is worried that the condos on the way will disrupt their work and life styles.
Members of the Oakland Education Association showed up en masse at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Oakland residents showed support at last night’s City Council meeting for an ordinance that limits the construction of new crematoria. Councilmembers also voted on a Jack London Square redevelopment and recognized community volunteers and organizations.
In its Tuesday meeting, the board will continue negotiating with the OEA over their agreement, hear a new charter school proposal and vote whether to create two new jobs in the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness.
An Oakland resident created a website for people to determine whether their building is at greater risk of collapsing during an earthquake.
Thousands of low-income students gather at the Oracle Arena parking lot to receive a new pair of free shoes.
Oakland-based grassroots organization builds edible gardens to grow sustainable food, create jobs, and build community.
Hospitals are conducting emergency drills and retrofitting buildings to withstand the next big shake.
The August 24 earthquake reminded Oakland residents to prepare for the next one.