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Volunteers beautify East Oakland on MLK Day

February 4, 2026 Howard Dyckoff

Volunteers planted trees and flowers in Deep East Oakland honoring King’s legacy.

Arts & Culture

Photos: Dia de los Muertos in Oakland

November 18, 2025 Howard Dyckoff

Fruitvale’s Día de los Muertos Festival filled International Boulevard with altars, dancers, lowriders, and food.

Feature

Carolyn Johnson, Black Cultural Zone nurture East Oakland

October 27, 2025 Momo Chang

Carolyn Johnson leads the Black Cultural Zone in East Oakland.

Health

East Oakland faces health risks due to noise pollution

October 17, 2025 Marian Johnson

East Oakland residents face relentless noise from planes, trains, and traffic, raising health concerns.

Environment

San Leandro Creek Trail on path to open in East Oakland in spring 2025

December 11, 2024 Howard Dyckoff

A new walking and biking trail along the banks of the San Leandro Creek will connect East Oakland to other green spaces.

2024 Elections

Oakland voters doubt elections bring change

November 5, 2024 Oakland Voices

This story was produced by The Oaklandside in partnership with Oakland Voices. Oakland Voices interviewed casual voters. The Oaklandside analyzed the interviews to reveal a lack of faith in electoral politics to bring about change,

Community Voices

Oakland Coliseum sale must truly benefit Oakland residents

November 1, 2024 Vanessa Riles

The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) purchased the Oakland Coliseum. East Oakland residents still need a binding Community Benefits Agreement.

Image of a band playing on a stage.
Arts & Culture

East Oakland concert series sounds good

September 9, 2024 Marian Johnson

Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland.

Multimedia

Talk of the Town: When you hear the word ‘Oakland’, what comes to mind?

August 16, 2024 Marian Johnson

Former Russell City resident, Marian Johnson asked members of her family: What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Oakland’?

A woman on a sidewalk looks at a huge pile of dumped furniture on the sidewalk
Feature

‘It’s not just what you see.’ Illegal dumping is affecting people’s lives

February 6, 2024 Vanessa Flores

East Oakland residents speak out on the growing problem of illegal dumping in their communities, highlighting the impact on residents, businesses, and schools. Despite city efforts, including clean-up programs and surveillance initiatives, advocates continue to push for greater accountability and action from city leaders.

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