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Oakland Voices’ health coverage examines health challenges and solutions in Oakland in order to be a catalyst to eliminate health inequities, change narratives, and transform the Town.

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Health & Wellness

Indigenous Red Market in Oakland Brings Together Native American Art, Culture, Food

December 6, 2022 Howard Dyckoff 0

Earlier in November, the, Native American Health Center in the Fruitvale hosted another Indigenous Red Market on International Blvd. There was an extensive cultural entertainment program, featuring Native American dancers, Ohlone Sisters who sang traditional […]

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Health & Wellness

The Center for Independent Living’s Taco Truck Festivities in the Fruitvale

October 21, 2022 Bill Joyce 1

The brisk morning air under gray skies didn’t chill the festive mood along International Boulevard last Friday on the lot of taco truck Aguachiles El Tamarindo. Billed as “a taco truck lot take-over,” the “Fruitvale […]

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Health & Wellness

Oakland Asian Cultural Center Hosts Events for Mental Illness Awareness Week

September 30, 2022 Tony Daquipa 1

In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9) and World Mental Health Day (October 10), the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will be hosting a series of events including an art exhibit, panel discussions, a […]

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Environment

Thousands of Dead Fish, Other Marine Life, Surface at Lake Merritt

August 29, 2022 Momo Chang 1

Yesterday, Lake Merritt and nature enthusiasts were alarmed to find tens of thousands of dead fish and other marine life along the edges of the lake. Among the dead wildlife were smelt, striped bass, bat […]

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Health & Wellness

From Blight to Fight: Gopa Boxing Club Hopes to Train Next Generation of Oakland Boxers

August 26, 2022 Eduardo Jimenez 3

The gray brick walls on the outside of the soon-to-be-opened Gopa Boxing Club are thick with layers of painted-over gang graffiti. Inside these walls, a brand-new boxing ring now sits and punching bags lay on […]

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Health & Wellness

California Plans to Offer Healthcare to all Low-income Undocumented Immigrants

June 28, 2022 Momo Chang 0

Expanded Health Coverage For Low-income Immigrants California will become the first state in the nation to offer healthcare coverage to all low-income undocumented immigrants as part of the 2022-2023 state budget, Governor Gavin Newsom announced […]

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COVID-19

Alameda County Reinstates Indoor Masking

June 3, 2022 Momo Chang 0

Alameda County is reinstating an indoor masking mandate starting today, Friday, June 3, 2022. (The mandate does not apply to the City of Berkeley, which has its own health department). “Rising COVID cases in Alameda County […]

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Health & Wellness

“Health, Racial Equity, and Truck Transportation on 580 Under the Microscope”

February 23, 2022 Howard Dyckoff 0

How an Issue Raised by Oakland Middle Schoolers May be Sparking Changes […]

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COVID-19

State, Alameda County Ease Indoor Masking Requirements Starting Feb. 16

February 14, 2022 Momo Chang 0

The state and Alameda County are easing up on indoor mask rules. Starting on February 16, 2022, 10 Bay Area counties including Alameda County, plus the City of Berkeley, will allow those who are vaccinated […]

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Black Voices in the Town

Two Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Experiences of ‘Making Space’ During a Pandemic

February 1, 2022 Iris Crawford 0

Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their well-being during the pandemic. […]

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The Town’s Top High School Hoops Teams Shine on Historic Night for Oakland Tech

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It was an incredible night for the Oakland Tech family. The culmination of “Swish Week” at the North Oakland public school last Friday night was historic and celebratory. With new paint on the gym walls, […]

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