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An Asian American man sits in a chair inside a room with a sign that says "no more" and a photo of a ramen packet.

Back home in Oakland, I’m embracing a healthier life after prison

Lam Vo describes his reentry experience after 15 years incarcerated, and the support he’s received from programs and family.

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The Oaklandside Culture Makers featuring Oakland Voices Co-Director Momo Chang
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Election 2022: Here’s what Oakland residents want their next mayor to focus on
protesters walk with large black and white banner that says "protect Oakland schools"
2022 Election: What Oakland voters want for OUSD
A Chinatown street corner that says "Webster"
2022 Election: What Oakland District 2 voters want
Orange cones line the way in a parking lot at the Oakland Coliseum, where military dressed people point the way. A big blue tent that says "Governor's Office of Emergency Services" is set up.
COVID Vaccine Codes Intended for Low-Income Residents and Community Groups Being Misused
A Guatemalan American young woman with short, wavy hair stands in front of a sign that says Eastmont Library
‘The sweetest escape’: a love letter to Oakland’s libraries

Libraries are physically closed, but they continue to serve their neighborhoods. One East Oaklander shares her experience.

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An African American woman with braids sits on a porch chatting with a Filipino man wearing a purple hat and shirt.
What is Oakland’s Measure Y? A video explainer by Tony Daquipa and Ashley McBride

if passed, what would Oakland's new school bond measure do?