Oakland’s BIPOC-owned vandalized businesses tell their story
Oakland Voices Correspondents chat with several small, BIPOC-owned businesses in Oakland following the vandalism that affected more than 200 businesses.
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Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.
Oakland Forbids Parking and Food Trucks at City Parks and No Parking around Lake Merritt Fridays-Sundays
The City of Oakland has announced new restrictions around city parks. Starting today, Friday, May 15 and through Sunday, May 31, the City is prohibiting vendors (such as food trucks) on the perimeters of city[Read more]
Oakland tenants strike, COVID-19 testing site opens in Deep East Oakland
Some Oakland renters are on strike. Roots opens COVID-19 testing site in East Oakland.
Map shows East Oakland hit hardest by COVID-19
COVID-19 appears to be concentrated in some of the Oakland's lower-income communities of color. Many people lack access to testing.
Oakland residents skeptical of ‘Slow Streets’ project
The Oakland Slow Streets project is supposed to provide space for residents to practice social distancing, but some worry it is a tool for displacement.
COVID-19: Oakland residents must wear masks in public
COVID-19 Updates: Oakland residents must wear face coverings in public; protesters call for release of Santa Rita Jail inmates; Mayor announces task force.
Mayor Libby Schaaf to hold virtual town hall every Thursday; Community Foods Market Delivers Groceries to Seniors on EBT
As of today, 220 people in Oakland have tested positive for COVID-19. Check Alameda County’s COVID-19 dashboard here for up-to-date information. Follow all of Oakland Voices coverage on coronavirus in Oakland on our COVID-19 updates[Read more]
New Bay Area COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
Oakland COVID-19 Update: New Shelter-in-place, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
Oakland COVID-19 Update: First Alameda County death, AC Transit fare-free, Oakland schools
COVID-19 in Oakland: First coronavirus-related death in Alameda County, AC Transit fare-free, Oakland schools closed, Kaiser treats cruise ship passengers or crew.
