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Mayor Lee Delivers 2026 State of the City Address: ‘Oakland Continues to Be on the Move’

To create a police force that better serves and protects Oakland, the city is working toward the goal of reaching...
Barbara Lee, Jesse Arreguin, Mia Bonta. File photos. Barbara Lee, Jesse Arreguin, Mia Bonta. File photos.
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Oakland Awarded More than $14 Million in State Funding
Supporters continue to gather outside the home of Zakiya Jendayi a week after sheriff’s deputies boarded up doors and windows, changed the locks and fenced off the property. Photo by Lindsay Imai Hong. Supporters continue to gather outside the home of Zakiya Jendayi a week after sheriff’s deputies boarded up doors and windows, changed the locks and fenced off the property. Photo by Lindsay Imai Hong.
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A plate of food is served in an undated photo. The Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted a three-year pilot program allowing cooks and food entrepreneurs to prepare and sell meals from their homes through the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, or MEHKO, program. Mika Ruusunen/Marin County via Bay City News. A plate of food is served in an undated photo. The Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted a three-year pilot program allowing cooks and food entrepreneurs to prepare and sell meals from their homes through the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, or MEHKO, program. Mika Ruusunen/Marin County via Bay City News.
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AC Transit Labor Unions Back Director Joel Young

ATU Local 192 Vice President Nathaniel Arnold stated “our support reflects confidence in Young's leadership and experience as the longest-serving...
A crowd of over 100 supporters and members of the No ICE in Marin coalition gather in the chamber of the Marin County Board of Supervisors to speak in support of an Anti-ICE ordinance being discussed in San Rafael on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Courtney Sadowski via Bay City News. A crowd of over 100 supporters and members of the No ICE in Marin coalition gather in the chamber of the Marin County Board of Supervisors to speak in support of an Anti-ICE ordinance being discussed in San Rafael on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Courtney Sadowski via Bay City News.
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International responses to Ghana-led UN resolutions declaring the transatlantic enslavemen the gravest crime against humanity International responses to Ghana-led UN resolutions declaring the transatlantic enslavemen the gravest crime against humanity
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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Publishes Global Circle’s Vatican Reparations Call in Special Edition Alongside Heads of State
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Listening as a Lifeline: A Doula’s Witness to Black Maternal Health
High Street Coalition volunteers pick up trash on Sept. 26. Left to right are: Jo Ann, Ruben, JoJo, Jess, Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones and Linda in front. Photo courtesy of Linda. High Street Coalition volunteers pick up trash on Sept. 26. Left to right are: Jo Ann, Ruben, JoJo, Jess, Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones and Linda in front. Photo courtesy of Linda.
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‘We Don’t Talk Trash — We Pick Up Trash!’
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Oakland Post: Week of September 30 – October 6, 2026

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Quixote Atkins of VillageGIVE moderates a panel discussion at the Coliseum 60 celebration at Youth UpRising featuring Keith Brown, a member of IATSE Local 107; author, historian and former Black Panther Party member Tareka Lewis; and African American Sports and Entertainment Group President Ray Bobbitt. Quixote Atkins of VillageGIVE moderates a panel discussion at the Coliseum 60 celebration at Youth UpRising featuring Keith Brown, a member of IATSE Local 107; author, historian and former Black Panther Party member Tareka Lewis; and African American Sports and Entertainment Group President Ray Bobbitt.
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From Historic Memories to New Possibilities: Oakland Celebrates Coliseum 60
Imani Social Justice Team (left to right): Angela Noel, Zakiya Jendayi and Diane Doss. Patty Hallm, Susan Burns, Diane Lewis, Pastor Michael McBride, Theresa ???, Jean Moses and Diana Bell. Front: Sloane Johnson and (man whose name I'm getting to complete the identification). Photo by Octavian Kelly. Imani Social Justice Team (left to right): Angela Noel, Zakiya Jendayi and Diane Doss. Patty Hallm, Susan Burns, Diane Lewis, Pastor Michael McBride, Theresa ???, Jean Moses and Diana Bell. Front: Sloane Johnson and (man whose name I'm getting to complete the identification). Photo by Octavian Kelly.
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LIVE FREE Sunday Dinner Brings Faith, Fellowship and Civic Conversation to Oakland
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Remembering Chauncey Bailey as Student Journalists Face Threats to Truth-Telling
The first cohort of BLACspace participants with awards in August. Courtesy photo. The first cohort of BLACspace participants with awards in August. Courtesy photo.
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BLACspace Cooperative Invites Bay Area to Experience Oakland’s Black Cultural Ecosystem Through a BLAC Map Tour + Party
Oakland Police and emergency vehicle arrive to Williams Chapel Monday morning. Courtesy photo. Oakland Police and emergency vehicle arrive to Williams Chapel Monday morning. Courtesy photo.
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In Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused
Standing by her birthday cake, Nuna McKee waves to family and friends who came from far and near to celebrate her birthday. Courtesy photo. Standing by her birthday cake, Nuna McKee waves to family and friends who came from far and near to celebrate her birthday. Courtesy photo.
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Oakland Centenarian Nuna McKee Honored!

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County Office of Education Says OUSD Finances Are Getting Healthier, Materially Stronger

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(L.to R.) Cherysse Calhoun and Blanche Richardson of Marcus Books join Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee with Indya McGuffin and Bean Tupou of Storyland Collective inside the store on Sept. 12. Courtesy photo.
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Oakland Mayor Reads to Children at Bookout Block Party at Marcus Books Store
(L. to R.) Black-Eyed Pea Festival Director Wanda Ravernell with Barbara Lee and Winky Binky Dogs owner, Tyranny. Courtesy photo.
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(L. to R.) Black-Eyed Pea Festival Director Wanda Ravernell with Barbara Lee and Winky Binky Dogs owner, Tyranny. Courtesy photo. (L. to R.) Black-Eyed Pea Festival Director Wanda Ravernell with Barbara Lee and Winky Binky Dogs owner, Tyranny. Courtesy photo.
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