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Toxic Inaction: Addressing Oakland’s Lead Crisis

May 22, 2025 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland neighborhoods remain vulnerable to lead poisoning.

Asian Health Services implements community-based counseling approach

February 5, 2025 KFF Health News

Cultural stigma and language barriers prevent some Asian Americans from seeking mental health support.

West Oakland residents fight for better air quality

December 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

San Leandro Creek Trail on path to open in East Oakland in spring 2025

December 11, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

A new walking and biking trail along the banks of the San Leandro Creek will connect East Oakland to other green spaces.

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.

Oakland experienced two heat waves since July

November 18, 2024 Sydney Lester

Oakland experienced heatwaves in July and October. High temperatures leave some residents vulnerable to heat exposure.

How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town

November 14, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.

Get the lead out: Oakland parents demand clean water in schools

November 12, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland public school parents are urging the district to adopt stricter testing protocols and reduce lead exposure in schools.

Got Health? Laney Students and Staff Spread Awareness of Health Resources on Campus

August 5, 2024 Randi Cross

Fall semester at Laney College is just about to begin, and with COVID-19 cases still on the rise, health should be a priority for students. On-campus resources are available, but most students may not know

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Understanding our Individual and Collective Trauma Can Help Us All Heal

May 14, 2024 Joy Quilatan

Learn about trauma’s broad impact, including personal and societal challenges like COVID-19 and racial injustice, with resources for healing in California