Sergio Martinez, Author at Oakland Voices

Oakland residents find solace, adventure mountain biking trails

May 9, 2018 Sergio Martinez

And you thought you were hip to the Town’s culture. Currently most people know Oakland as a city struggling with affordable housing, displacement of working class people: a city riddled with tent cities; a big

Oakland Firefighters put out house fire

April 2, 2015 Sergio Martinez

A house fire in the 1100 block of Bayview Avenue damaged the structure but did not cause any injuries yesterday. Oakland firefighters responded about 2:30 p.m.; witnesses said it took about an hour and 15

This is Why I Hella Love Oakland

March 18, 2015 Sergio Martinez

It’s not often that I play tour guide in my hometown of Oakland. Usually when family or friends visit they want to see iconic places like the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and Fisherman’s Wharf,

The Invisible Hand in Our Hoods

November 17, 2014 Sergio Martinez

While writing about the Ferguson shooting of an unarmed African -American teenager by a white police officer, I came across the concept of Structural Vulnerability. I met with Professor James Quesada from San Francisco State

All Eyes on Jean Quan: Election Night Coverage

November 12, 2014 Sergio Martinez

I got my first election assignment under my belt. It was quite a unique and fun experience reporting for the Oakland Tribune. I was assigned to Jean Quan’s campaign headquarters, which was located at Scott’s

Dia De Los Muertos Fruitvale District

November 11, 2014 Sergio Martinez

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Photo by Oakland Voices contributor Sultanah Corbett

Oaktown and Ferguson – are they similar?

August 26, 2014 Sergio Martinez

I have been reflecting on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri regarding the shooting of an unarmed African-American teenager. It is difficult not to. I see it in the morning and evening news, hear people

Cesar Chavez Park Suffers from Neglect

August 7, 2014 Sergio Martinez

Cesar Chavez must be turning in his grave. A little over a year ago, Cesar Chavez Park in the Fruitvale District was formally rededicated and renovated with a California State grant (http://oaklandwiki.org/Cesar_Chavez_Park). The grass area

Cesar Chavez Park at Night

July 10, 2014 Sergio Martinez

By Sergio Martinez 9:24 pm, Wednesday, July 2. Cesar Chavez Park (located on Foothill Blvd. between Bridge Ave and 38th Avenues.) Slightly cold with a slight breeze. I sat near the end farthest from Foothill,