Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Spectrums
Hear from people finding their own place on spectrums of language, hookup culture, neurodiversity, and politics.
Health
Community invests in proposed West Oakland grocery store
Ahmadi said he had no choice but to fundraise from residents, rather than taking a more traditional path such as a loan from a bank. On paper, the project showed a high risk of failure...
The Oakland Coliseum serves up locally raised crickets as new stadium snack
Modern western societies have resisted to eat insects as a part of their daily diet. However, in recent years, a new trend has started to give way. This season, the Oakland Coliseum offers crickets as...
Tens of millions of dollars pour into Prop 8 which seeks to limit dialysis center profits
Billion-dollar dialysis companies and a labor union are spending tens of millions of dollars to sway Proposition 8 votes their way on Election Day. Health experts say the proposition is unlikely to improve care for...
Fire departments educate youth during high risk month for California wildfires
Last year, the state of California experienced its most destructive and deadliest wildfire season on record. October is one of the highest-risk months of the year for wildfires in the state. Currently, fire departments and...
Fresh and free produce, no strings attached
Every Tuesday morning, Max Cadji of Phat Beets drops off half a dozen boxes of fresh fruit and produce at Jasper P. Driver Plaza in North Oakland. The food is grown at several local urban...
Free mobile clinic serves uninsured and homeless people
The Order of Malta of Northern California has started a mobile clinic to serve uninsured and homeless people. The 36-foot mobile clinic made its debut at a monthly podiatry clinic.
Cancer, not heart disease, is now leading cause of death in Oakland
Despite cancer deaths declining over recent years, cancer has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death in Oakland and Alameda County.
City officials gather community input on issues facing seniors in Oakland
As Oakland takes steps toward becoming an "age-friendly city," District 3 residents shared how issues like high housing costs and access to transportation affect local seniors.
Pacific Islanders in Alameda County among the most vulnerable to infant deaths
Pacific Islanders in Alameda County have the second highest infant death rate, but new initiatives could counteract this.
West Oakland slated to benefit from plan to reduce air pollution
Ten communities from around the state are being selected for the deployment of air monitoring systems and community emissions reduction programs.
Healthy Living Festival for seniors held at Oakland Zoo
A resource fair helped bring senior citizens throughout Alameda County together for a day of excitement and enrichment.
Oakland dispensaries hope for bill to expand cannabis permits
A bill that arrived on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk last week could change where people can purchase and consume cannabis products.
Radically Fit gym offers inclusive workouts
Lindsey Page wanted to start a gym that met the needs of queer and trans POC. Today, she's running Fruitvale's Radically Fit gym.
Monthly food giveaway helps neighbors in East Oakland
Free food bag giveaway helps neighbors in East Oakland.
Construction moves ahead for OUSD central kitchen in West Oakland
After delays, the OUSD's Central Kitchen is slated to serve up fresh school meals by fall 2019.
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