Back to School in Oakland: A Board Member, Two Principals, and a Union Executive Board Member Share Their Perspectives
What back-to-school has been like so far this semester
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Remembering Dirk Tillotson
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, education activist Dirk Tillotson was killed in a home invasion robbery in Oakland. Oakland Voices alumni correspondent Iris M. Crawford, who worked with Tillotson on his Great School Voices blog,[Read more]
OUSD Adopts COVID Vaccine Mandate, with Details to Come
OUSD's School will require students over 12 years old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer vaccines for 5-11 year-olds may be coming soon
Pfizer/BioNTech, the maker of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, announced that their trial on children ages 5-11 is safe and that the vaccine generated antibodies to the virus. They are expected to submit to the[Read more]
Gavin Newsom Recall Election Fails
Newsom will remain California's governor.
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]
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]
Community Groups Rally at A’s HQ
The city is holding a special meeting tomorrow to address the new A's ballpark plans near the waterfront.
