Sergio Martinez was born and raised in Oakland, California, and currently lives in the Fruitvale neighborhood. He is a Public Health Practitioner by training, a part-time lecturer at San Francisco State and an advocate of social justice. He enjoys collecting vinyl records, travelling and roaming museums and art galleries.
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[Read more]
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[Read more]
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.[Read more]
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[Read more]
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[Read more]
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[Read more]
Sergio Martinez was born and raised in Oakland, California, and currently lives in the Fruitvale neighborhood. He is a Public Health Practitioner by training, a[Read more]
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[Read more]
