August 2026 - Oakland Voices

August 24, 2026

Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out

August 22, 2026 Cal Matters

Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.

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Business reporter Bella Liu learned Oakland one nonprofit at a time

August 20, 2026 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Bella Liu discovered that arts and culture belong on the business beat.

Not into Outside Lands crowds or prices? Try Antilands instead

August 18, 2026 Bella Liu

While hundreds of thousands of music fans descended upon the City for Outside Lands, 300 people gathered at Lake Merritt for a free, scrappier alternative: Antilands.

Oaklanders relive their childhood at Fairyland for Grownups

August 17, 2026 Bella Liu

For those who grew up coming to Fairyland, the 14th annual Fairyland for Grownups was a chance to dress up and be a kid again.

Oakland’s largest affordable housing provider outsources property management

August 17, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

EBALDC said outsourcing property management will enable the organization to continue providing affordable housing.

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Digital Media Reporter Sathya Chaib plans to leave her mark at Oakland Voices

August 13, 2026 Emewodesh Eshete

She joins Oakland Voices through the Dow Jones News Fund.

Charlotte Maxwell Clinic offers low-income women with cancer care, hope

August 12, 2026 Bella Liu

At an Oakland clinic on Pill Hill, cancer patients find free care, comfort, and community.

Oakland Youth Complete Ubuntu Leadership Institute

August 10, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The new cohort of young Black men completed 16 months of leadership, mentorship, and cultural education.

Youth Demand Alameda County Ban Pepper Spray

August 7, 2026 Sathya Chaib

Youth organizers staged “Breathing Room” to demand end to use of chemical agents in juvenile detention.

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Audience Engagement Reporter Ashley Dong brings creativity to Oakland Voices internship

August 6, 2026 Emewodesh Eshete

Ashley Dong joins Oakland Voices through the Dow Jones Internship Program.

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