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Ansel Troy

Ansel Troy is an East Oakland native, raised in Oakland public housing and a graduate of Oakland public schools. His work as an entrepreneur has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and Business Insider. He has a passion for social justice, government transparency, and investigative stories. He holds a BA in Ethnic Studies from Cal State Hayward.

Ansel participated in the 2023 Community Journalism Academy.

Ansel Troy's Latest Articles

Oakland Fire Department avoids massive cuts amid local budget deficit

By Ansel Troy

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News

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November 15, 2023

Federal funds helped Oakland Fire Department sidestep service cuts earlier this year, amid an extraordinary budget deficit.

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

By Ansel Troy

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Multimedia

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September 21, 2023

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?