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Juneteenth is a reminder that communities need timely information.
Opinion: California cutting support for local news when needed most
California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
Photojournalists face increased state violence
Safety tips for photographers covering social movements.
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California’s 2025-2026 budget will support local journalism outlets and emerging journalists.
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Oakland Voices alumni will publish stories focused on healers, culture-bearers, and storytellers in the Town.
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Family, officials, journalists gathered to commemorate slain Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey and to unveil "Chauncey Bailey Way"