news Archives - Oakland Voices

a flyer advertising a town hall about journalism and democracy

Dismantling Systemic Racism in News

February 1, 2024 Martin Reynolds

Read an insightful excerpt from Martin Reynolds, co-executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, reflecting on the profound impact of George Floyd’s killing on his perspective as a journalist and a Black man.

An African American woman with curly hair holding red sunglasses speaks into a mic in front of a courthouse

Supporters of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Hold Rally in Oakland

May 2, 2023 Howard Dyckoff

With over 150 supporters on the steps of the Alameda Courthouse in Oakland, embattled District Attorney Pamela Price answered critics who are organizing a recall campaign. At the rally, Price detailed her challenges and reforms

Image of a crowd holding signs walking down the street.

Questions Remain About August 4 Incident at Shuttered East Oakland’s Parker K-8 School

November 2, 2022 Tony Daquipa

Throughout most of the past decade, Azlinah Tambu had been active as a parent at Parker K-8 school in East Oakland. She always participated in the bake sales and resource giveaways held on the campus

A lake with a sign in it that says "don't give up hope."

Violence in Oakland: ‘We Can Fix This’

December 8, 2021 Debora Gordon

There is a maxim in journalism, “If it bleeds, it leads,” and there have been seemingly endless stories of violence both far and near. Here in Oakland, there is a seeming daily litany of violence

What Counts: In Conversation about Public Safety

December 7, 2021 Ayodele Nzinga

When every outlet from CNN to Fox leads with Oakland’s unprecedented crime wave, it causes concern and invites fear. But what does it mean? Really. California is among the 20 most dangerous states in America.

Oakland Voices is Taking a Short Break

June 16, 2021 Oakland Voices

Dear Oakland Voices community, It has been quite a year during the pandemic, and Oakland Voices staff members are taking a short break to recuperate and spend more time with our families. We will be

A closeup image of a row of flour inside a grocery store.

Mayor Libby Schaaf to hold virtual town hall every Thursday; Community Foods Market Delivers Groceries to Seniors on EBT

April 16, 2020 Momo Chang

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

cellular image of novel coronavirus with the word Oakland above

Oakland COVID-19 Numbers: 149 Tested Positive So Far

April 9, 2020 Momo Chang

Alameda County releases city-level data on COVID-19 cases. Oakland Voices correspondents share their experiences during pandemic. Support for local workers and food stamp recipients.

COVID-19 in Oakland: Updates and Resources

April 6, 2020 Admin

Follow Oakland Voices’ COVID-19 coverage here, with twice-a-week news updates and articles. Check out Masks We Wear, reflections from our Oakland Voices Correspondents about how they feel wearing a mask and the issues it brings

The Oakland Tribune breaks new ground with library-based ‘Oakland Voices’ community correspondents project

June 15, 2010 and Oakland Voices

Community Media Access center opens in West Oakland Library