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OUSD Schools Re-Open August 10; Free Meals Continue Through Summer With 24 Sites

By Momo Chang Posted May 28, 2020 8:33 am

Schools will likely "have some kind of blended model with both in-person and distance learning next year."

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Oakland’s Class of 2020 Seniors Reflect on Past Four Years

By Tony Daquipa Posted May 27, 2020 6:05 pm

The Class of 2020 had the end of their senior year disrupted by a deadly global pandemic, but they have proved their resilience by making it to graduation.

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Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 27, 2020 1:12 pm

One Oakland church leader has vowed to reopen his church. Others, including a Pastor recovering from COVID-19, urge otherwise.

Oakland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 26, 2020 4:14 pm

Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases.

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 21, 2020 9:06 am

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

For Oakland Muslims, Ramadan, faith greater than Coronavirus

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 19, 2020 9:51 pm

Oakland Muslims observe month of Ramadan during COVID-19 pandemic by fasting and praying at home, as local mosques closed.

Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 18, 2020 4:59 pm

Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 15, 2020 8:57 am

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[More]

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 14, 2020 8:53 am

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[More]

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Teachers in East Oakland Rise to the Challenge Eight Weeks after School Closure

By Katharine Davies Samway Posted May 13, 2020 2:40 pm

Two months into schools being closed, three East Oakland teachers say some students have yet to have internet access during this time, and how many students do not like online learning.