Posts Tagged ‘Fruitvale’
As California expands safety net for workers, undocumented Californians fall through the holes
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1876 into law on September 10, guaranteeing full-time and part-time employees sick leave in California.
Read MoreNew AC Transit low-emission bus line aims to cut commuter wait time
A fast, low-emission bus line is on track to begin service at the end of this year. That could be a boon for bus riders. But some merchants on International Boulevard say it’s caused problems for business.
Read MoreBond Street homeless camp residents face impending eviction
In Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood, tension has been brewing as neighbors push city officials to evict people from a homeless encampment, which they say endangers children walking to school and creates health hazards. The camp on Bond Street, where around 12 people live, sits between 42nd and High Streets. The camp consists of a mix of…
Read MoreOakland women aim to “eradicate homelessness” by fundraising to build cabin communities
Oakland residents have started a trend to independently fund cabin communities for the homeless.
Read MoreShrimp Falafel Mix: How one family-run food truck thrives in Oakland
The city of Oakland implemented a new food vending program in 2017. But, how accessible is the industry to immigrant communities? And how does one family go about creating community through a food truck business?
Read MoreNew Fruitvale art exhibit features works of undocumented day laborers
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park unveiled a new art exhibit in early October called “Undocumented Heart: Oakland Day Laborers Tell Their Stories,” that features the creations of undocumented day laborers through paintings, quilts, graphic art, song and dance.
Read MoreEast Oakland Catholic organization celebrates the canonization of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero
Members of the Oakland Catholic Worker gather for a backyard Sunday mass to commemorate the Salvadoran archbishop’s canonization.
Read MoreFruitvale undocumented workers share their stories at community forum
At the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park earlier this month, undocumented day laborers told their immigration stories.
Read MoreRadically 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.
Read MoreRestore Oakland combines restorative justice and economics
Several Oakland organizations are uniting to bring economic growth to the city by opening a community advocacy and training center in a renovated building on International Boulevard, in the center of the Fruitvale community. Restore Oakland will provide community members with job preparation programs and offer services like a tenants’ rights clinic and a restaurant that will also be a work training site.
Read MoreUnity Council hosts workshop on how to make paper mache skulls
The Unity Council hosted their last of three Altar workshops for el Día de los Muertos finishing up with a “how to make paper mache skull” workshop. Over 50 Bay Area residents attended the workshop, making it the highest attended workshop out of all three.
Read MoreOakland residents hold vigil for man who died in police custody
On Sunday evening, about 40 people gathered for a peaceful vigil in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood to mourn the loss of a person who died after being tased by Oakland police officers last week.
Read MoreVideo rental, antiques, shoe repair: Old-fashioned shops struggle to hang on
A big red house stands in the middle of Telegraph Avenue, two blocks from the Berkeley border with Oakland. It resembles Santa’s workshop: fun, colorful and packed with a massive amount of “stuff.” The building is two stories high and even on a normal day, found objects hang all over the property. From giant drive-thru Jack in the Box signs, to headless mannequins, vintage Victorian furniture or small quirky ceramic figurines, James Cross, the owner of the Antique Centre has it all—hidden somewhere in a corner of his store.
Read MoreLatino Task Force aims to raise the Latino vote in Oakland
With the 2016 local and presidential elections fast approaching, some Oakland groups are focusing heavily on Latino voter registration and education because the results will directly affect their community.
Read MoreFruitvale businesses and residents wary of city-sponsored tourism campaign
Fruitvale is the first to be featured in a city-sponsored tourism campaign launched in early October that aims to showcase Oakland’s diverse neighborhoods.
Read MoreFruitvale neighborhood hosts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day celebration
On May 7, people gathered in Oakland’s Fruitvale district to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, commemorating the Mexican Army’s victory, despite the odds, against the French at the Battle in Puebla in 1862. The event, hosted by Oakland City Councilmember Noel Gallo (District 5) and the City of Oakland, began with a Mother’s Day mural dedication.
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