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2022 Elections

Sheng Thao Inaugurated as Oakland’s 51st Mayor at Paramount Theatre

January 11, 2023 Momo Chang 0

On Monday afternoon, Oakland held an inauguration ceremony at the Paramount Theatre. The new mayor of Oakland, Sheng Thao, along with Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas (District 2), Janani Ramachandran (District 4), Kevin Jenkins […]

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2022 Elections

Election 2022: D6 residents love their neighborhoods but say there’s much to fix

September 16, 2022 Lauren Richardson and Ricky Rodas 0

Voters in the sprawling East Oakland district will be choosing a new City Council member this November. We spoke with several about their priorities. District 6 is home to some of Oakland’s most notable and […]

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2022 Elections

Election 2022: Oakland District 4 residents say public safety is a top concern

September 13, 2022 Brandy Collins and Azucena Rasilla 0

This November, residents in District 4 will pick between the two candidates competing to be their new councilmember: Nenna Joiner and Janani Ramachandran.  The D4 boundaries were redrawn by the city earlier this year. If you’re not […]

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Why showing up for the Oakland’s final Redistricting Commission meeting is important

December 28, 2021 Brandy Collins 0

Redistricting impacts Oakland resident’s political representation and access to resources. […]

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COVID-19

Oakland Will Require Proof of Vaccination in Many Indoor Spaces Starting Feb. 1

December 22, 2021 Momo Chang 0

Yesterday, Oakland City Council members passed an ordinance that would go into effect on February 1, 2022. It would require that everyone 12 years and older (except those medically exempt) need proof of vaccination to […]

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COVID-19

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

May 14, 2020 Momo Chang 2

Additional Food Distribution in East Oakland: Salvation Army and 81st Avenue Branch of the OPL Food insecurity is still very prevalent. There are several more places offering food distribution. Salvation Army and Acts Full Gospel […]

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Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Debora Gordon

Oakland Voices has trained dozens of community journalists over the years. We caught up with one of our alumna, Debora Gordon. In our last update about Gordon, we mentioned that she published a children’s book. As [...]
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After a Year of Intense Community Action, New OUSD School Board Reverses School Closures

February 17, 2023 0

In January, a new school board comprised of some newly-elected board members decided on the fate of six Oakland schools that were set to be shuttered this school year. Last year at this time, the […]

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