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Oakland Peace Summit calls for action, policies, solutions

November 10, 2023 Daniel Swafford

The inaugural Oakland Peace Summit, held on June 24, 2023 at Oakland’s Laney College, brought together organizations and individuals working to address the causes of violence with the hope of healing damaged communities.

Oakland hosts top Sci-Fi writing awards show

November 1, 2023 Dera R. Williams

On June 24, Oakland-based Locus Magazine hosted an awards show for speculative fiction writers. Special effort was made towards inclusion.

A drone aerial shot of large pile of dark dust, which is coal, inside an open top container

SF Baykeeper Calls for Action: Submit Photo Evidence of Coal Pollution in Oakland

October 17, 2023 Momo Chang

SF Baykeeper is requesting photos of coal pollution in specific areas of Oakland to petition the US EPA for stricter regulations on uncovered coal trains, citing health risks and environmental concerns due to coal dust contamination.

A man with a low pony tail and polo shirt stands next to an African American man in a white shirt in front of a shop that has the letter P and T in large lettering

High-Tech Golf Simulator Center Opens in Downtown Oakland

October 12, 2023 Eduardo Jimenez

Primetime Golf in downtown Oakland offers a cutting-edge simulated golf experience.

Talk of the Town: Town creatives share what makes Oakland home for them

October 10, 2023 Patricia Fox

Creative people keep moving to Oakland. Patricia Fox headed to Joyce Gordon Gallery to ask a few why they made Oakland home.

Talk of the Town: Is crime surging in Oakland? How has it affected how you live?

October 5, 2023 Dera R. Williams

With reports of increased crime in Oakland, how are residents adjusting how they live and move about the Town?

Talk of the Town: What brings you peace?

October 3, 2023 Daniel Swafford

At a time when many do not experience peace regularly, Oakland Voices correspondent Daniel Swafford asks Oakland Peace Summit attendees: What brings you peace?

Long-time residents share why they choose to stay in Oakland

September 26, 2023 Joy Quilatan

Long-time Oaklanders love Oakland for many reasons. Why do residents choose to stay?

Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?

September 21, 2023 Ansel Troy

Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety?

Talk of the Town: How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?

September 19, 2023 Tanna Samone

There are many ways to describe the Town. Tanna Simone asked residents, “How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?”