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TODAY: Free Skittles in Oakland, Thanks to Marshawn Lynch
Oaklanders have the chance to “taste the rainbow” today thanks to Skittles super fan Marshawn Lynch.
Ahead of the Oakland Raiders’ first home game, Oakland residents can get ‘game ready’ with five custom vending machines dispensing free Skittles throughout the city. Each location was personally chosen by Beastmode himself
Check out the following locations to get free skittles from Marshawn Lynch:
- Beastmode Store, 811 Broadway
- Hank & Frank Bicycles, 6030 College Ave
- The Raider Image, 8450 Edgewater Dr.
- UC Berkeley MLK Student Union, 2495 Bancroft Way
- Shoe Palace, 4900 Telegraph Ave.
Commentary
Former Trustee Alena Maunder Seeks Reelection to Sausalito Marin City School District Board
Alena Maunder, a third-generation Marin City resident and registered nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience, is seeking reelection to the Sausalito Marin City School District Board. Having previously served as a trustee from 2020 to 2024, Maunder highlights her background in governance, fiscal oversight, and community advocacy as key qualifications for the role. Her platform focuses on academic excellence, mental health supports, and special education. She remains committed to fostering stronger relationships between families and educators to ensure student success. Read more about her campaign priorities.
Alena Maunder is a third-generation Marin City resident, parent, community advocate, and former Sausalito Marin City School District Trustee who served from 2020 to 2024.
Professionally, Alena is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of healthcare experience and nine years in leadership. She holds degrees in Psychology and Nursing, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing.
With school board experience, she brings a strong understanding of governance, fiscal oversight, accountability, and the importance of stable district leadership.
Alena has also remained actively involved in Marin City through community service, youth programs, and initiatives focused on strengthening opportunities and resources for children and families.
Maunder is seeking to return to the Board to continue advocating for academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, strong special education and mental-health supports, and meaningful community engagement. She is committed to strengthening relationships among students, educators, families, and the Marin City and Sausalito communities while ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Her campaign reflects her commitment to “Experienced Leadership. Students First.”
Learn more at www.electalenasmcsd.com.
Community
Becerra Urges Black Leaders to Turn Out the Vote in Record Numbers
Former U.S. Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra recently visited Oakland to meet with prominent Black leaders just one week before the upcoming November election. Joined by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Sacramento Observer Publisher Larry Lee, Becerra emphasized the importance of high voter turnout at Oakstop, a local Black-owned business. The meeting focused on community protection and collective efforts to support California’s diverse populations as the campaign for the governorship enters its final days. Visit our website to read more.
Becerra Urges Black Leaders to Turn Out the Vote in Record Numbers
A week before the Nov. 3 election where he hopes to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom as the next democratic governor, former U.S. Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra (center) stopped in Oakland to meet with Black leaders. Welcomed by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee (center right), who is seeking reelection herself, Becerra said he was proud to stand with Black leaders in Oakland as Election Day grows closer. “Thank you to the elected officials, faith leaders, civic and community leaders who joined us at Oakstop, a Black-owned business that supports local entrepreneurs, artists, and community organizations. This election is about protecting all of California’s communities,” he said. “Let’s finish together.” They were joined by constituents Paul and Gay Cobb (left) and Sacramento Observer Publisher Larry Lee (right). Photo by Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of October 28 – November 3, 2026
Oakland Post: Week of October 28 – November 3, 2026
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Former Trustee Alena Maunder Seeks Reelection to Sausalito Marin City School District Board
Becerra Urges Black Leaders to Turn Out the Vote in Record Numbers
Oakland Post: Week of October 28 – November 3, 2026
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