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COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts
We gathered the latest info on vaccines.
Free Air Purifiers for Bay Area’s Vulnerable Residents
As California's wildfires continue to rage, free air purifier program for low-income folks with asthma will be available
Questions About the Delta Variant? Dr. Jenkins of Native American Health Center Answers Them
A year ago, we spoke with Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Director of the Native American Health Center in Oakland and San Francisco as part of our public discussion forum, Oakland Voices Tonight. Last week,[Read more]
“Homeroom” Documentary Highlights Youth Activism in Oakland and Gives a Sense of Hope
"Homeroom" documentary by Peter Nicks is the most hopeful in the trilogy of films focusing on Oakland's public institutions.
OMCA’s “Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism” is the Story of Survivors in the Future
Our correspondent Brandy Collins checks out OMCA's exhibit on Afrofuturism.
New Barbara Lee Documentary Required Viewing for Oaklanders
The documentary film about Congresswoman Barbara Lee debuted at Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre last week.
OUSD’s Back to School Plans
School starts next week, and the district has shared its plans for both COVID safety and supporting the mental well-being of students. In a recorded webinar, OUSD staff members share the overall plans and what[Read more]
Alameda County Mask Mandate Starts Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Alameda County will have a mask mandate starting tomorrow (Tuesday, August 3, 2021). What this means is, regardless of if you’re vaccinated, you must wear a mask indoors at all public spaces. This mask mandate[Read more]
State and health care workers will need vaccines or weekly COVID tests as Delta variant spreads
CA State Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state’s healthcare and state workers will need proof of COVID vaccination or weekly COVID tests. Those who are unvaccinated will also be required to wear masks[Read more]
