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Yasamin Hatefi

About Yasamin Hatefi
Yasamin Hatefi is a Sociology and Public Policy student at the University of California, Berkeley. Originally a SoCal native, Yasamin has called the Bay Area home for the past three years and has her heart rooted in Oakland. Yasamin is excited to be a part of Oakland Voices and integrate the skills she's learned within governmental relations into the world of journalism to uplift communities.
2024 Elections

Opinion: East Bay voters oust progressives over crime, housing 

December 5, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.

Health

Vaping: A safer smoking alternative or a new health crisis?

December 2, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

E-cigarettes promised a safer alternative to smoking, but experts warn they pose unique health risks and fuel nicotine addiction among youth.

News

Oakland city council adopts budget, freezes hiring to address deficit

October 16, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

The Oakland City Council adopted a mid-cycle budget, contingent on the sale of Coliseum. To address deficit, vacant positions unfilled.

News

Lifelong Oakland A’s fan shares memories of departing franchise 

September 5, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

Robert Chan attended the Oakland A’s first game in Oakland in 1968,. This month, he will attend the team’s last game at the Oakland Coliseum.

Multimedia

Talk of the Town: Have you noticed any differences since the fast food minimum wage increase?

August 19, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

Yasamin Hatefi asked, Oakland residents if they’ve noticed any difference since the fast food minimum wage increased to $20 an hour.

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Yasamin Hatefi is a Sociology and Public Policy student at the University of California, Berkeley. Originally a SoCal native, Yasamin has called the Bay Area home for the past three years and has her heart rooted in Oakland. Yasamin is excited to be a part of Oakland Voices and integrate the skills she's learned within governmental relations into the world of journalism to uplift communities.
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