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September 9, 2026

Mia Bonta’s AB 801 Targets Racial Homeownership Gap

July 27, 2026 California Black Media

Mia Bonta’s AB 801 seeks greater lending transparency amid California’s racial homeownership divide.

Oakland homelessness encampment closures doubled within last two years

July 13, 2026 Bella Liu

Encampments have shifted towards lower-income and Black and Latino neighborhoods in East Oakland.

AC Transit raised fares. Oakland bus agency considering service cuts.

July 7, 2026 Sathya Chaib

As AC Transit raises fares, officials worry about impending service cuts and deficits.

California lawmaker rolls back new public records barriers after fierce opposition

July 1, 2026 Cal Matters

Counties could deny records and take people to court.

Alameda County Reparations Commission asks supervisors to implement action plan

June 26, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The Alameda County Reparations Commission has 44 recommendations to repair harm done to Black residents

Free Father’s Day Celebration honors Oakland fathers and families

June 17, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Dads Evoking Change to host ‘Baba and Me,’ a free Father’s Day Celebration at Lake Merritt

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Advance in California Governor’s Race

June 16, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Republican Hilton faces uphill battle in “blue” California.

$75 million coal terminal plan reignites West Oakland fight

June 11, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Federal coal funding sparks renewed debate over pollution, jobs and environmental justice.

A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California

May 22, 2026 Cal Matters

A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California

Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law

May 15, 2026 Cal Matters

Oakland elected officials want upzoning immediately available.

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