Here’s how California’s stay-at-home order affects Oakland
Temporary closures and restrictions will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep hospitals functioning, officials say.
COVID-19
How COVID-19 is impacting Oakland residents.
OUSD has a targeted re-opening date of January 25, 2021, with many caveats
OUSD has submitted its re-opening plan to the county, including a targeted re-opening date for January 25, 2021 for lower grades.
Oakland residents donate masks, meals on Thanksgiving
COVID-19 has changed the way families gather on Thanksgiving holiday, and how residents give and receive charity.
Parenting During a Pandemic: Candase Chambers Says Lack of Peers and Sports Biggest Gap
One Oakland mom says lack of peer interaction and sports one of the biggest gaps during distance learning.
Oakland surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases
Oakland has surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 cases. According to the Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland has 10,175 coronavirus cases. The County has 27,485. Statewide there have been 1.2 million cases and over 18,000 deaths. Countywide,[Read more]
Curfew for Non-essential Activities Starts Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m.
Takeout, walking one's dog, going to the grocery store are still allowed after curfew.
Talk of the Town: OUSD Teachers in a Distance Learning World (Part 2)
OUSD teachers share the challenges of distance learning, and what it would take to go back to the classroom.
Oaklander recalls living in Portland during COVID and days of protest
An Oakland community college student moves to Portland, Oregon during the pandemic, only to return after a stressful few months.
Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California
The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system.
Parenting During a Pandemic: Oakland Mom, Malinda Bun, of Cambodian Street Food
Managing distance learning with five children.
