California opened college savings accounts for millions of kids. Why do so few know about it?
Three years after California launched a savings program to help children pay for college, most families still haven’t claimed the money — and many don’t even know it’s there. The read more…
Several Oakland restaurants are giving SNAP recipients meals while benefits are stalled
An Oakland restaurant’s viral Instagram post last week had a ripple effect in the Bay Area: “Monster Pho will now offer children a free meal until the SNAP is funded,” read more…
Organizations pump up Alameda County food fund to help SNAP recipients during shutdown
Alameda County announced Friday that it has secured $1.5 million in emergency funding to support residents who receive SNAP benefits, which have been delayed by the federal government shutdown. “One read more…
UPDATE: Burglars who stole artifacts probably didn’t target Oakland Museum
Whoever broke into an off-site Oakland Museum storage facility earlier this month probably had no idea they were stealing historic artifacts, the museum said in a statement issued Friday. “There read more…
Schools celebrate reading and culture with another Latine Read-In for the books
Students in Room Five at Melrose Leadership Academy gathered around two adults with storybooks in their hands. They frowned when they heard a sad story and eagerly raised their hands read more…
Food group raising money to start a food hub, getting fresh produce to more corner stores and schools
Saba Grocers Initiative plans to launch a community-owned food hub by March to distribute fresh local and affordable food to 50 corner stores, schools, hospitals, and food banks across Alameda County. read more…
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