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WEB3 days ago · The Oaklandside is a local nonprofit news source dedicated to Oakland. News on arts and community events, OUSD, housing, city council, policing and more.
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WEBFreshmen Food Guide: The Berkeley restaurants every Cal student should know. From the restaurants that provide the most grub for your buck to the best cafes for a late-night study session, here are the 22 Berkeley spots every newcomer should try.
Homeless? Unhoused? Word choice matters when reporting on …
WEBNov 10, 2020 · “This is just my living situation, not my mental state,” says Tiara D. Swearington, who identifies as an “urban camper.” Credit: Natalie Orenstein There are also times when we prioritize accessibility and clarity.
2021 is Oakland’s deadliest year since 2006
WEBDec 23, 2021 · The youngest victim this year was Alia Musleh, who died just before her second birthday along with her father, 37-year-old Esam Musleh in an arson fire at their East Oakland home.. Not included in Oakland’s homicide count are five killings on Oakland freeways investigated by the California Highway Patrol, including the death of 23-month-old Jasper Wu, and two teenage women, 19-year-old ...
A guide to affordable housing in Oakland - The Oaklandside
WEBWhat do we mean when we say “affordable housing”? “Affordable housing” can mean different things depending on who you ask. In this guide, that term refers to subsidized housing where the government or a nonprofit organization pays part of the rent, making it less expensive for low-income residents.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Oakland and Alameda County
WEBApr 15, 2021 · Where can I make an appointment? Vaccines.gov, is the federal dashboard to help people find vaccine sites near them.. MyTurn.ca.gov includes vaccine sites run by the state, county, pharmacies and community sites near you who may have open appointments or walk-up opportunities.. The Alameda County Public Health Department also maintains a Linktree in English and Spanish, with updated resources ...
Oakland First Fridays street fest resumes this week - The Oaklandside
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The event, which takes place on the first Friday of the month, came to a halt once COVID-19 hit in early 2020. Organizers had hoped to bring it back this past summer, but those efforts stalled in part due to security fees required by the Oakland Police Department, according to Godinez.
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WEBAn expert Q&A on the history, power, and pitfalls of recall campaigns. Oakland voters will decide on two recalls in November. The Oaklandside sat down with expert Joshua Spivak to talk about this constitutional power.
Oakland’s plan to revamp downtown is 8 years in the making
WEBNov 8, 2023 · What areas of downtown Oakland are included, and what is the plan meant to do? The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan is one of nine neighborhood-specific plans that have been created by the city of Oakland, each setting forth a vision for making their respective areas more “sustainable and vibrant” for residents, businesses, and visitors.. The plan defines downtown as the neighborhoods and ...
Federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department may be …
WEBAug 25, 2021 · The Negotiated Settlement Agreement, or NSA, is now in its 19th year.It is one of the longest federal oversight programs of a U.S. police department, outlasting three mayors, six police chiefs and several city administrators.