Continuously patching up the county’s worst roadways is a technique that only worsens road conditions overall and is more costly over time, said Hamid Shamsapour, assis-tant...
“Laney College is thrilled to offer a ‘Free Fall’ to most of our students. Now more than ever, we must recognize that college costs that go...
As of June 16, 2022, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reported that 127 localities in California have passed restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco products....
“That star on the Walk of Fame is symbolic of so much,” said sports media personality Justin Tinsley. “Nipsey is one of those people who will...
“We’re proud to be working with the Warriors and National College Resource Foundation to celebrate these young successful scholars and congratulate them on their next educational...
“This initiative is such a benefit to our parents and youth to learn about the influence and risk of substance use and to have open dialog...
The #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps is a partnership between the State of California and local government to help underserved youth find employment. Through the program, young...
Earthquake is not a California peril, but the name of one of Dave Chappelle’s favorite comic mentors. Earthquake or Mr. Quake, as the New York Times...
We’ve all heard about the restrictive voter suppression laws that far-right state legislatures are passing. We’ve heard about the crackdowns on voting hours and mail-in voting,...
The cities of Inglewood and Fontana are beneficiaries of the RAISE program’s goal, “to help urban and rural communities move forward on projects that modernize roads,...
Rev. Ken Lackey has asked the Post News Group to become his media partner to help recruit volunteers and to reach out to more than 400...
With an almost all-Black cast and crew, “Bottled Spirits” tells the story of 50-something Louise, a native of West Oakland, a community once known as the...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post for the week of August 24 - 30 2022
When Southern migrants came to California during the World War II era, they transported their music with them. Music served as a reminder of home; it...
As we listen to Oaklanders, our team is crafting a compassion-led, comprehensive approach that reimagines public safety and bolsters the mental health, social, and economic opportunities...
Children ages 3 and above are eligible to receive the vaccination at pharmacies, while children under 3 will need to see their pediatrician or small community...
After the Supreme Court’s hard-right majority overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-choice legislators have rushed to pass more extreme anti-abortion bills targeting health care workers and even...
Given revelations during the Jan. 6 Select Committee hearings, election deniers are a troubling aspect in our American democracy. The truth is well known. But loyalty...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) are working together to encourage the media and advertising industries to...
“David Johnson: In the Zone (1945-1965),” is an exhibition that is being displayed through January 6, 2023, at San Francisco City Hall. It will feature 65...
“I learned long ago that your education is the most important investment you make in yourself,” said California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chairman Steven Bradford (D-Gardena),...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post for the week of August 17 - August 23, 2022
Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Biden-Harris Administration has invested over $5 billion in funding through HHS to expand access to mental health and substance...
Despite a challenging homebuying environment with high demand and historically low inventory, purchasing a home is still attainable – and you don’t have to go through...
California District 13 Rep. Barbara Lee, who voted for the bill, also stated it was “a key step forward in House Democrats’ fight against the right-wing...