The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 19 - 25, 2023
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, who represents Oakland District 4, is strongly opposed to the proposed increase in [Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s] salary by $75,000 per year, given...
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new police chief for the City of...
A community celebration was held Saturday, July 8, commemorating the life of former Oakland Board of Education member, civil rights leader, and parent activist Sylvester Hodges....
The City of Oakland has received a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant of $10 million to support housing, infrastructure, streetscape, and transit access for...
The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) is launching a statewide effort called “Conversations for Black Women — Building an Economic Action Plan Tour” in...
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black woman, had a dream and love...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 12 - 18, 2023
Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan congratulates the Oakland Soul Soccer team for advancing to the playoffs in their first year playing in the city of Oakland. The...
At the close of Pride Month, Oakland Black Pride held their third annual Black Pride Festival from June 28 to July 2 at various places across...
Ms. Vivian Howard Griffin will be celebrating her 102nd birthday July 5, 2023.Born in Italy, Texas, Mother Griffin was a welder in the 1940s, domestic worker,...
Samuel Jones Sr., affectionately known as Sam, departed from his earthly home Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in San Leandro, CA. He was surrounded by his loving...
Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, may become more visible along some East Bay park trails due to the summer heat warming up the region. Snakes typically emerge in...
Organized by the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) and No Coal in Oakland, the rally will feature music, food, and speakers including residents, activists, and...
When a nonprofit closes, the Attorney General decides on the dispensation of remaining funds. As suggested by its very name, the leaders of a “nonprofit” must...
The family-owned business, Uncle Willie’s Original BBQ and Fish, located at 614 14th St. in downtown Oakland, has served local clientele for decades but has been...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 5 - 11, 2023
On June 28 the Oakland City Council will vote on Mayor Sheng Thao and Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan’s resolution in support of Congressmember Barbara Lee’s “Moneyball Act”...
An investigation conducted by the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury has revealed that employees in the office of former District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, including prosecutors, may...
The fourth annual “Juneteenth In the Town” Jubilee was held on Friday, June 16, at For the Culture restaurant located at 710 Clay St., in Oakland....
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 28 - July 1, 2023
Mayor Sheng Thao and Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan announced their resolution in support of Congressmembers Barbara Lee and Mark Desaulnier’s “Moneyball Act” legislation that would require any...
Several current police commissioners and police accountability activists held a rally this week calling for removal or resignation of two members of the Oakland’s appointed Police...
In partnership with Safe Kids Alameda County, the AEG Oakland Community Foundation will host the Ninth annual Safe Kids Day Health and Wellness Fair.
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