The Village Oakland’s Needa Bee Speaks Out
"This pandemic has illustrated not only is housing a human right, but a public health intervention." - Needa B
COVID-19
How COVID-19 is impacting Oakland residents.
Love and Justice in the Streets’ Talya Husbands-Hankin sees homelessness as “absolute human rights violation”
“What COVID-19 shows us is that we are all connected, so if we don’t take care of the most vulnerable, everyone will be impacted."
COVID-19 cases still rising in Oakland, as people protest police killings
As protests sweep through the U.S., COVID-19 cases rise. Fruitvale is Oakland's coronavirus epicenter.
OUSD Schools Re-Open August 10; Free Meals Continue Through Summer With 24 Sites
Schools will likely "have some kind of blended model with both in-person and distance learning next year."
Oakland’s Class of 2020 Seniors Reflect on Past Four Years
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.
Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?
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
Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases.
Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive
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
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
Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.
