Creek to Bay Day brings volunteers to cleanup Oakland waterways
Hundreds of Oakland volunteers cleaned shorelines, collected water samples, and improved public spaces during the Creek to Bay Day.
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Charlotte Maxwell Clinic offers low-income women with cancer care, hope
At an Oakland clinic on Pill Hill, cancer patients find free care, comfort, and community.
Youth Demand Alameda County Ban Pepper Spray
Youth organizers staged “Breathing Room” to demand end to use of chemical agents in juvenile detention.
Therapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t getting
Media stories too often focus on severe mental illnessness, but unhoused people have other needs.
Oakland’s MIMS celebrates 20 years of opening health care pathways
Students discover new health care possibilities through MIMS’ hands-on summer internship.
$75 million coal terminal plan reignites West Oakland fight
Federal coal funding sparks renewed debate over pollution, jobs and environmental justice.
Two Black Women lawmakers shape California health policies
Black women lawmakers lead California health policy efforts addressing disparities, maternal health, and access to equitable care.
Oakland Marathon draws record 11,000 runners
The event featured a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run.
California Governor’s immigrant health proposal sparks bipartisan criticism
Newsom’s immigrant health rollback ignites political tension ahead of potential presidential bid.
Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women
Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women
Charlotte Maxwell Clinic offers low-income women with cancer care, hope
At an Oakland clinic on Pill Hill, cancer patients find free care, comfort, and community.
Youth Demand Alameda County Ban Pepper Spray
Youth organizers staged “Breathing Room” to demand end to use of chemical agents in juvenile detention.
Therapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t getting
Media stories too often focus on severe mental illnessness, but unhoused people have other needs.
Oakland’s MIMS celebrates 20 years of opening health care pathways
Students discover new health care possibilities through MIMS’ hands-on summer internship.
$75 million coal terminal plan reignites West Oakland fight
Federal coal funding sparks renewed debate over pollution, jobs and environmental justice.
Two Black Women lawmakers shape California health policies
Black women lawmakers lead California health policy efforts addressing disparities, maternal health, and access to equitable care.
Oakland Marathon draws record 11,000 runners
The event featured a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run.
California Governor’s immigrant health proposal sparks bipartisan criticism
Newsom’s immigrant health rollback ignites political tension ahead of potential presidential bid.
Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women
Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women