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State and health care workers will need vaccines or weekly COVID tests as Delta variant spreads

By Momo Chang Posted July 26, 2021 2:46 pm

CA State Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state’s healthcare and state workers will need proof of COVID vaccination or weekly COVID tests. Those who are unvaccinated will also be required to wear masks[Read more]

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Free Meals for all Oakland Students; Mayor’s Town Hall on Distance Learning Today

By Momo Chang Posted September 3, 2020 8:37 am

Starting today, the meals will again be open to all Oakland students, including those attending charters and schools outside of Oakland.

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Oakland Councilmembers Want to Ban Tear Gas Used Against Protesters; Reporting on Unhoused Issues During COVID-19

By Momo Chang Posted June 4, 2020 11:57 am

UCSF medical professionals have warned that tear gas could exacerbate health problems.

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The Village Oakland’s Needa Bee Speaks Out

By Iris Crawford and Aqueila M. Lewis-Ross Posted June 2, 2020 9:57 am

"This pandemic has illustrated not only is housing a human right, but a public health intervention." - Needa B

Oakland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted May 26, 2020 4:14 pm

Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases.

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Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive

By Momo Chang Posted May 21, 2020 9:06 am

Alameda County now has the highest number of cases in the Bay Area, at 2,560 as of data from May 19, 2020

A diverse group of people wearing masks is standing in front of the 81st Ave library in East Oakland with their hands up and socially distanced.

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

By Momo Chang Posted May 14, 2020 8:53 am

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[Read more]

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