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Talk of the Town: What is your dream for the future of Oakland?

November 11, 2021 Kristal Raheem

Raheem Divine asked Oaklanders about their dreams for the future of the Town.

Talk of the Town: How have you ascended through this pandemic while living in Oakland?

November 9, 2021 Toni Rochelle

Oakland residents adjusting to pandemic through creativity, community care, and reflection.

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Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist

November 4, 2021 Momo Chang

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan’s public service included education, healthcare, and housing.

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Oakland reacts to Gruden’s resignation from the Raiders

November 3, 2021 Tyla Brown

Longtime Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden resigned following the leaks of racist, sexist, homophobic emails.

Arts & Culture

Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Marabet Morales Sikahall Joins Chapter 510

November 2, 2021 Oakland Voices

Our Oakland Voices alumna Marabet Morales Sikahall (Oakland Voices 2016) recently joined Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make Believe, a youth writing center in Oakland with a mission to help every young person in

Talk of the Town: What do you love about Oakland’s food culture?

November 2, 2021 Tyla Brown

Tyla Brown asked Oakland natives, newcomers, and other Bay Area residents: “What do you love about Oakland food culture?”

What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and why?

November 1, 2021 Marilu Aguilar

Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland.

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Local Acts and Treats Found at Outside Lands 2021 This Weekend

October 27, 2021 Brandy Collins

Brandy Collins will be at Outside Lands as an Oakland Voices correspondent to cover what it’s like to attend Outside Lands as a longtime Outside Lands attendee, Bay Area native, and Oaklander. Outside Lands, the

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Covid Vaccine for Children 5-11 Coming in November

October 26, 2021 Momo Chang

Children 5 and up will likely be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting in November

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Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton Statue

October 25, 2021 Brandy Collins

Interview with longtime journalist and sculptor Dana King.