Residents take OUSD to task for delays on community schools and reparations for Black students
Oakland Unified School District is behind schedule on implementing two important projects, one with over $75 million in state funding. Educators, parents and students voiced their frustration at Wednesday’s board read more…
January 26, 2024
Oakland officer killed in line of duty was a Vietnamese immigrant on the force for nearly four years
An Oakland police officer was shot and killed Friday, responding to an overnight burglary on the 400 block of Embarcadero. Officer Tuan Le was in plain clothes and driving an read more…
December 30, 2023
Costs shut down Oakland First Fridays for the winter
Oakland First Fridays, a monthly festival on Telegraph Avenue featuring food and crafts, will shut down through March because of financial constraints, organizers say, and may be different when it read more…
December 18, 2023
New water taxi service will connect Alameda Landing to Jack London Square
A new water taxi that takes riders between Alameda and Oakland will launch next year, Alameda city officials said. The taxi, named Woodstock, will go between Alameda Landing to Jack read more…
December 18, 2023
Car thefts spike in Oakland, with certain models and neighborhoods targeted
More than 12,000 vehicles have been stolen this year in Oakland, where the thefts are on a dramatic rise. Car thefts in Oakland have increased by 49% since last year, read more…
December 14, 2023
Change could be coming for future Alameda County recall elections
Alameda County voters will be asked in March to change recall election rules, which has the campaign to oust District Attorney Pamela Price — as well as those opposed to read more…
December 13, 2023
Search for Stories:
Oakland North
Oakland North is an online news service produced by students at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and covering Oakland, California. Our goals are to improve local coverage, innovate with digital media, and listen to you–about the issues that concern you and the reporting you’d like to see in your community. Please send news tips to: oaklandnorthstaff@gmail.com.