Oakland experienced two heat waves since July
Oakland experienced heatwaves in July and October. High temperatures leave some residents vulnerable to heat exposure.
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How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town
Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.
Get the lead out: Oakland parents demand clean water in schools
Oakland public school parents are urging the district to adopt stricter testing protocols and reduce lead exposure in schools.
For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36
Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.
An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7
Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She's running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.
Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons
Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.
An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone
Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.
An interview with Matthew Nicholson: Ninth grader speaks about living in Oakland
Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.
Oakland city council adopts budget, freezes hiring to address deficit
The Oakland City Council adopted a mid-cycle budget, contingent on the sale of Coliseum. To address deficit, vacant positions unfilled.
Oakland closing homeless encampments, promising unhoused residents temporary shelter
Oakland closing three homeless encampments and opening a temporary shelter.
How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town
Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.
Get the lead out: Oakland parents demand clean water in schools
Oakland public school parents are urging the district to adopt stricter testing protocols and reduce lead exposure in schools.
For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36
Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.
An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7
Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She's running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.
Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons
Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.
An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone
Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.
An interview with Matthew Nicholson: Ninth grader speaks about living in Oakland
Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.
Oakland city council adopts budget, freezes hiring to address deficit
The Oakland City Council adopted a mid-cycle budget, contingent on the sale of Coliseum. To address deficit, vacant positions unfilled.
Oakland closing homeless encampments, promising unhoused residents temporary shelter
Oakland closing three homeless encampments and opening a temporary shelter.