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Hospitalizations in Alameda County Mostly Stable But Racial Disparities Among Positive COVID-19 Cases Worse Than May

June 11, 2020 Momo Chang

Latinx people make up 22.4% of Alameda County’s population, yet they represent 47% of the cases in Alameda County now.

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Oakland Councilmembers Want to Ban Tear Gas Used Against Protesters; Reporting on Unhoused Issues During COVID-19

June 4, 2020 Momo Chang

UCSF medical professionals have warned that tear gas could exacerbate health problems.

COVID-19: Generations of Oaklanders share living life with Social Distancing and Shelter-In-Place

June 3, 2020 Ryan Barba

“People today are acting like this is the end of the world, but when you’re experiencing combat and have been doused in Agent Orange, a shelter-in-place order is a walk in the park.”

Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive

May 21, 2020 Momo Chang

Alameda County now has the highest number of cases in the Bay Area, at 2,560 as of data from May 19, 2020

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Oakland Forbids Parking and Food Trucks at City Parks and No Parking around Lake Merritt Fridays-Sundays

May 15, 2020 Momo Chang

The City of Oakland has announced new restrictions around city parks. Starting today, Friday, May 15 and through Sunday, May 31, the City is prohibiting vendors (such as food trucks) on the perimeters of city

A diverse group of people wearing masks is standing in front of the 81st Ave library in East Oakland with their hands up and socially distanced.

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

May 14, 2020 Momo Chang

Additional Food Distribution in East Oakland: Salvation Army and 81st Avenue Branch of the OPL Food insecurity is still very prevalent. There are several more places offering food distribution. Salvation Army and Acts Full Gospel

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Hospitalizations in Alameda County Mostly Stable But Racial Disparities Among Positive COVID-19 Cases Worse Than May

Oakland Councilmembers Want to Ban Tear Gas Used Against Protesters; Reporting on Unhoused Issues During COVID-19

COVID-19: Generations of Oaklanders share living life with Social Distancing and Shelter-In-Place

Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive

Oakland Forbids Parking and Food Trucks at City Parks and No Parking around Lake Merritt Fridays-Sundays

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

Tuesday Morning at Arsola’s Food Pantry in Oakland During COVID-19

Oakland Teacher Jeadi Vilchis Produces Face Shields for Essential Workers with 3D Printer

New Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Order

10 tips for people with asthma during COVID-19