“This funding represents an important lifeline in protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our communities,” said California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Director...
“There can be no question that she is qualified to be a Supreme Court justice,” said Sen Susan Collins (R-ME), citing Judge Jackson’s “breadth of experience...
Assemblymember Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) said, “Corrupt politicians will always prefer ‘rebates’ to actual tax relief because that keeps them in charge of who gets the money...
When the Raiders asked the city to close a $400 million funding gap for additional renovations at the Coliseum in 2015, Mayor Libby Schaaf said no...
Lilly Ann Granderson (1816–1889) was born a slave in Virginia. Little has been recorded about her childhood, but it is known that early on she was...
One-time funds, including federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be available to address many of the County’s top priorities. Staff outlined...
Reports from both organizations were filed with the Oakland Police Department, which is still investigating the crimes. “There was this moment of sheer disbelief,” said Alexander...
Councilmember At-Large and Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan stated, “It is essential to end all acts of discrimination by this administration – and these allegations of misconduct...
My father and mother met in a refugee camp in Thailand before they immigrated to the United States. It was there that my mother changed her...
To celebrate 80 years of Black history in Marin City, Jahi Torman and I have created Marin City 80, a year-long celebration of history, culture, and...
Dated March 25, 2022, the letter read: “We support your strategic response to Russia so far, and we look forward to continuing to work with you...
As Wilhelmenia “Mina” Wilson grew older, she went through her own traumatic experiences. As a young woman, she, too, became a victim to domestic violence. “The only...
When the investigation is completed and after we can fully assess our losses, we will inform our readers of our plans to expand digitized news, restore...
Recognizing the significance of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program to the communities we serve, the collective is acting to make sure communities are aware of...
In August 2020, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors extended the COVID-19 eviction moratorium to allow residents to shelter-in-place, regardless of income status, during the crisis....
A statement from Bobbitt’s family reads: “Captain Fred “Freddie” Bobbitt was a man of high integrity. He often said that he was willing to risk retaliation...
West Oakland residents are disproportionately lower-income and people of color, and they already face significantly elevated public health threats compared to more affluent Bay Area communities, including...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post for the week of March 30 - April 5, 2022
The first day of hearings featured opening statements from the 22 members of the Judiciary Committee and opening remarks from Jackson. Democratic Senator Corey Booker noted...
After Rev. Phyllis Scott appeared as the keynote speaker at a rally and march around Lake Merritt with Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong last year,...
Not many people think of California as having deep roots embedded in slavery, and practices of white supremacy. California was admitted as a free state on...
According to publisher Paul Cobb, three thieves spent over three hours rummaging through drawers, shelves, files, and boxes. For Cobb, owner of the Post News Group,...
“I had the honor of knowing Brenda for over 35 years, dating back to when she was a senior advisor at the California Department of Education....
Councilmember Carroll Fife said that putting the Oakland A’s $12-billion real estate development project on the ballot would ensure that the public has a voice in...
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