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Over 1,000 People Join 22-Mile Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage

March 26, 2024 Katharine Davies Samway

People from all faiths and backgrounds joined in on a 22 mile interfaith walk to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Children’s hospital invests $1 billion to modernize Oakland facilities

February 12, 2024 Joy Quilatan

UCSF invests $1 billion to to modernize inpatient facilities for Children’s Hospital, Oakland.

Keith Carson announces retirement after 30 years from Board of Supervisors

December 14, 2023 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson announces retirement. Nine candidates seek to replace him on Alameda County Board of Supervisors

Oakland Fire Department avoids massive cuts amid local budget deficit

November 15, 2023 Ansel Troy

Federal funds helped Oakland Fire Department sidestep service cuts earlier this year, amid an extraordinary budget deficit.

Joyce Gordon Gallery art festival creates space for youth artists in Oakland

November 14, 2023 Patricia Fox

Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland annually hosts the youth arts expression festival to showcase young artists in Oakland.

Mohka House: New Yemeni coffee shop spices up the Dimond District

November 13, 2023 Tanna Samone

Mohka House specializes in bringing in Yemeni coffee to Oakland.

Oakland Peace Summit calls for action, policies, solutions

November 10, 2023 Daniel Swafford

The inaugural Oakland Peace Summit, held on June 24, 2023 at Oakland’s Laney College, brought together organizations and individuals working to address the causes of violence with the hope of healing damaged communities.

Oakland hosts top Sci-Fi writing awards show

November 1, 2023 Dera R. Williams

On June 24, Oakland-based Locus Magazine hosted an awards show for speculative fiction writers. Special effort was made towards inclusion.

A man with a low pony tail and polo shirt stands next to an African American man in a white shirt in front of a shop that has the letter P and T in large lettering

High-Tech Golf Simulator Center Opens in Downtown Oakland

October 12, 2023 Eduardo Jimenez

Primetime Golf in downtown Oakland offers a cutting-edge simulated golf experience.

Image of the Alameda County Courthouse by photographer Thomas Hawk with the works, "Alameda County establishes Reparations Commission."

Alameda County’s new Reparations Commission already behind schedule

September 12, 2023 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County established a Reparations Commission in March to address racial inequalities for African Americans. The Board of Supervisors has not appointed all 15 commissioners, nor set its first meeting date.