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December 2, 2023

a nice swimming pool with lap lanes on a sunny day

Keep a West Oakland Gem, DeFremery Pool, Open Year-Round

June 25, 2023 Manny McCall 1

Last summer, I discovered the joy of swimming at DeFremery Pool and quickly became a regular visitor. As a resident of the vibrant Lower Bottoms community in West Oakland, I was delighted to find a […]

Which businesses can and can’t reopen in Oakland due to COVID-19?

August 31, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 3

Coronavirus is “widespread” in Alameda County, limiting business reopenings. […]

Oakland Parks and Recreation

Keep a West Oakland Gem, DeFremery Pool, Open Year-Round

Which businesses can and can’t reopen in Oakland due to COVID-19?

Maynard 200 Fellowship Kicks Off by Empowering its Fellows to Effect Change

Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Momo Chang and Alum Brandy Collins

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Debora Gordon

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Iris M. Crawford