2021 - Page 5 of 11 - Oakland Voices

the Grand Lake Theatre marquee says "Sneak Preview Tonight Barbara Lee Speaking Truth to Power"

New Barbara Lee Documentary Required Viewing for Oaklanders

August 13, 2021 Kat Ferreira

The documentary film about Congresswoman Barbara Lee debuted at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre last week.

empty classroom and desks with one n95 mask

OUSD’s Back to School Plans

August 6, 2021 Momo Chang

School starts next week, and the district has shared its plans for both COVID safety and supporting the mental well-being of students. In a recorded webinar, OUSD staff members share the overall plans and what

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Alameda County Mask Mandate Starts Tuesday, August 3, 2021

August 2, 2021 Momo Chang

Alameda County will have a mask mandate starting tomorrow (Tuesday, August 3, 2021). What this means is, regardless of if you’re vaccinated, you must wear a mask indoors at all public spaces. This mask mandate

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State and health care workers will need vaccines or weekly COVID tests as Delta variant spreads

July 26, 2021 Momo Chang

CA State Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state’s healthcare and state workers will need proof of COVID vaccination or weekly COVID tests. Those who are unvaccinated will also be required to wear masks

a group of people rally outside a building holding colorful signs with baseball puns asking for benefits to the community

Community Groups Rally at A’s HQ

July 19, 2021 Howard Dyckoff

The city is holding a special meeting tomorrow to address the new A’s ballpark plans near the waterfront.

a collage of colorful vendors at the Indigenous Red Market, and some performers as well.

Community is Key to Indigenous Red Market in Fruitvale

July 19, 2021 Tony Daquipa

The Indigenous Red Market, co-sponsored by NAHC and the Intertribal Friendship House, is free to the public. Indigenous Red Market in Oakland, CA, was started by the Native American Health Center and Intertribal Friendship House.

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Masks: Is it over?!

July 15, 2021 Kevonna Taylor

Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumna Kevonna Taylor shares how she feels about mask guidelines, especially now with variants. Now that California is slowly re-opening, and masks can come off for those who are vaccinated in

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California School Kids Will Need to Wear Masks When Indoors

July 13, 2021 Momo Chang

Under updated guidelines from the state, California school children starting school this fall will need to wear masks when indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Currently, vaccines are available to those 12 and older; many school

COVID-19 cases decline as Oakland reopens

June 28, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 cases have dropped in Oakland.

Oakland Voices is Taking a Short Break

June 16, 2021 Oakland Voices

Dear Oakland Voices community, It has been quite a year during the pandemic, and Oakland Voices staff members are taking a short break to recuperate and spend more time with our families. We will be