Economy

Small business owners speak out about their efforts in obtaining government contracts in the council chambers at the Oakland City Hall. The city government was holding an event to discuss a new government study on race and gender disparities that evaluates the government’s contracting with small, minority-owned businesses.

As about 270 young women stepped off the school charter buses and onto the Drywall and Lathers and Carpenters Training Center in Hayward California, they excitedly talked about the different workshops set up for them. Students crowded the booths, all anxiously waiting to receive their construction goggles and begin the day. This year marked the 3rd Annual Women Can Build Career Skilled Trades Fair, an all-day event for women to gain hands-on experience and learn about the opportunities available in the…

Board members listened to a proposal for a new charter school called Ripple Academy, and discussed an update from the district budget and finance committee.

Newly enrolled, full time community college students across the state will become eligible for a fee waiver through the California College Promise.

After years of hard work and numerous volunteer hours, the East Bay Children’s Book Project will be temporarily closing down after losing their lease. 

Oakland students receive free hotspots as part of Sprint’s 1Million Project.

Airbnb claims guests spent $22 million on local Oakland restaurants last year.