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Newly elected local leaders, pictured from left: Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland; Nikki Fortunato Bas, District 2 Oakland City Councilmember; Janani Ramachandran, District 4, Oakland City Councilmember; Kevin Jenkins, District 6, Oakland City Councilmember; Valarie Bachelor, District 6 Oakland Board of Education; Pamela Price, Alameda County District Attorney.

COMMENTARY: Will Progressive Victories Mean a More Democratic, Inclusive Oakland?

The results were a significant defeat for the moderate, pro-big-business regime of outgoing Mayor Libby Schaaf, her corporate backers and the candidates she groomed and promoted...

The dueling propositions have raised a combined $400 million for advertising leading up to Election Day this November.

Activism6 months ago

Through Ads and Advocates, Battle Over Calif. Gambling Propositions Heat Up

A statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), conducted between Sept. 2 and 11 and released on Sept. 15, revealed that 54% of...

Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.

Bay Area9 months ago

Oakland Mayor Greets Old Friend at Lakefest

Both Oakland natives, Jones and Schaaf became acquainted when the mayor was an Oakland City Councilmember representing District 4. Back then Jones taught her his breathing/aerobics...

District 5 Councilmember Noel Gallo. Photo courtesy of SF Bayview.

Bay Area12 months ago

New Poll: Oakland Voters Overwhelmingly Want to Vote on Proposed Stadium Deal

Voters not only want to vote on any deal, but 85% also want to require a full, independent, public analysis before any deal is agreed to....

Rail line at the Port of Oakland. Photo courtesy of the Port of Oakland.

Bay Area12 months ago

Three Lawsuits Challenge City of Oakland, A’s Over Proposed Real Estate Project at Port of Oakland

The second lawsuit was filed by Union Pacific Railroad, raising concerns about environmental and public safety risks. In a statement to the San Francisco Chronicle, Robynn...

Among the speakers at the joint longshore/teacher unity meeting were ILWU Local 10 leaders (L to R): Secretary Treasurer Ed Henderson, President Farless Dailey and Trent Willis, former IWU Local 10 president. Photo by Craig Gordon

Activism1 year ago

Longshore Workers, Teachers Join Forces to Save Public Schools and Port of Oakland.

“This isn’t just about what is happening in Oakland — this is about what is happening to the country,” said former ILWU Local 10 president Trent...

Teachers and members of school communities joined the ILWU Local 10 longshore workers who shut down the Port of Oakland and rallied Thursday at noon at Oakland City Hall to halt the takeover of public land at the Port land and the closure of schools to benefit billionaire charter school and real estate developers. Shown (L to R) are Marlo Johnson, ILWU Local 10; Parker Elementary School educators Denise Huffstutler and Hillary Chen, who were among a group from Parker that held a sick-out Thursday to oppose the closing of their school in June; Trent Willis, past president of ILWU Local 10; and Kira Allen, who spoke for hunger strikers at Westlake Middle School. Photo by Ken Epstein

Activism1 year ago

Longshore Workers Shut Down Port of Oakland, Rally to Save Port and Public Schools

Trent Willis, past president of Local 10, called on union members to organize and fight. “We know what we stand for: we stand for equality, we...

The public can attend and participate in the Final EIR vote at the City of Oakland Planning Commission Zoom meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m. at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82519936593

Activism1 year ago

City’s Environmental Report on Oakland A’s Project Fails to Protect Health and Safety of Local Residents, Says Community Coalition

“The City has rushed the Final EIR in order to meet the arbitrary end of the year deadline set by the Oakland A’s,” according to a...

Bay Area1 year ago

IN MEMORIAM: John Madden, Oakland Raiders Super Bowl Winning Coach, Dies at 85

“We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything,...

Rendering of proposed A's stadium at Howard Terminal. Image courtesy of UC Berkeley.

Bay Area1 year ago

Final Environmental Impact Report Released for Possible New A’s Stadium Ballpark

“Releasing the final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is a major milestone on our path to build a new waterfront ballpark district that will create up to...

If you think you’re ready to take the next step in purchasing a home, reach out to learn more about the tools, resources and capital available to help make your homeownership dream a reality.

Business1 year ago

Chase Community Branch to Empower Black and Brown Start-Ups

During the ribbon cutting ceremony before an audience of about 40 people, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon addressed executive staff members of Chase from various regions...

Councilmembers are saying funding has doubled for violence prevention measures like adding more violence interrupters.

Bay Area1 year ago

As Planned Robberies and Thefts Increase, Oakland Officials Grapple for Solutions

On Friday and Saturday evenings in Oakland, “roving caravans” targeted cannabis dispensaries, retail stores and pharmacies throughout Oakland. “At least two dozen businesses were impacted, mostly...

More than 80% of Californians who are eligible to take the COVID vaccine have received at least one shot, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Community1 year ago

COVID-19: As Winter Approaches, Gov. Newsom Focuses on “Waning Immunity”

“Any state vision has to be realized at the local level. Localism is determinative,” Newsom said, thanking Alameda County public health officials and workers, Oakland Mayor...

Community1 year ago

Greenlining Institute Announces Grants to Close Oakland’s Digital Divide

“The Town Link” Grants Fund Digital Inclusion/Literacy, Provide Tablets & Computers

Business1 year ago

Oakland Businesses Get Boost from Comcast California

Comcast California held a virtual press conference to announce a major new investment fund that will soon be available for small businesses owned by people of...

Bay Area2 years ago

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Visits Bay Area

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm last Friday to California’s 13th Congressional District for two events highlighting innovative responses to the global...

Bay Area2 years ago

Supervisor Nate Miley Backs African American Group’s Purchase of City’s Part of Coliseum Complex

“As Oakland continues to navigate through the challenges brought about by a global pandemic, along with the simultaneous outcry for social and economic justice, particularly for...

Community2 years ago

California Comeback Plan

Besides a $6.2 billion tax cut to help small businesses, there will be a $250 million Cal Competes grant program which will draw businesses to relocate...

Art2 years ago

City Selects Ayodele Nzinga as Inaugural Poet Laureate

As poet laureate, Nzinga will make an inaugural address, partner with the city’s youth poet laureate Myra Estrada on a reading series, deliver four readings in...

Community2 years ago

May 16 Declared Armand Carr Day in Oakland

NBA legend Adonal Foyle presented Carr with an honorary basketball and thanked him for his dedication to the youth and community. “Armand is an all-around great...

Bay Area2 years ago

Unanswered Questions Over Costs of Proposed Howard Terminal Ballpark

There is growing public scrutiny of the deal the Oakland A’s are offering to the city in a proposal, released the end of April, to “privately...

Community2 years ago

Oakland Will Pilot Guaranteed Income Program

"One of my hopes in testing out a guaranteed income is that other cities would follow suit, and I'm thrilled that Oakland is among the first....

Featured2 years ago

OSCAR GRANT FAMILY & ATTORNEYS MEET AGAIN WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY D.A. O’MALLEY URGE D.A. TO CHANGE DECISION CHARGE BART OFFICER PIRONE WITH FELONY MURDER OF OSCAR GRANT

The Oscar Grant Family and attorneys will announce results of today’s meeting with D.A. Nancy O’Malley in the murder case of Oscar Grant. The attorneys will present...

Activism2 years ago

Tenants’ Union Rebuffs Landlord’s Attempt at Eviction

SMC East Bay Sent Residents Illegitimate Pay-Rent-or-Quit demands Members and supporters of SMC Tenants Council formed a car and bike caravan rally on Sunday to protest...

Activism3 years ago

Grassroots Groups Distribute About 11,000 Masks to Unhoused Residents Over Weekend

Last weekend, as smoke continued to blow into Oakland from wildfires throughout California and Oregon, Mask Oakland, a queer- and trans-led community relief project that has responded...

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COMMENTARY: Will Progressive Victories Mean a More Democratic, Inclusive Oakland?

Through Ads and Advocates, Battle Over Calif. Gambling Propositions Heat Up

Oakland Mayor Greets Old Friend at Lakefest

New Poll: Oakland Voters Overwhelmingly Want to Vote on Proposed Stadium Deal

Three Lawsuits Challenge City of Oakland, A’s Over Proposed Real Estate Project at Port of Oakland

Longshore Workers, Teachers Join Forces to Save Public Schools and Port of Oakland.

Longshore Workers Shut Down Port of Oakland, Rally to Save Port and Public Schools

City’s Environmental Report on Oakland A’s Project Fails to Protect Health and Safety of Local Residents, Says Community Coalition

IN MEMORIAM: John Madden, Oakland Raiders Super Bowl Winning Coach, Dies at 85

Final Environmental Impact Report Released for Possible New A’s Stadium Ballpark

Chase Community Branch to Empower Black and Brown Start-Ups

As Planned Robberies and Thefts Increase, Oakland Officials Grapple for Solutions

COVID-19: As Winter Approaches, Gov. Newsom Focuses on “Waning Immunity”

Greenlining Institute Announces Grants to Close Oakland’s Digital Divide

Oakland Businesses Get Boost from Comcast California

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Visits Bay Area

Supervisor Nate Miley Backs African American Group’s Purchase of City’s Part of Coliseum Complex

California Comeback Plan

City Selects Ayodele Nzinga as Inaugural Poet Laureate

May 16 Declared Armand Carr Day in Oakland

Unanswered Questions Over Costs of Proposed Howard Terminal Ballpark

Oakland Will Pilot Guaranteed Income Program

OSCAR GRANT FAMILY & ATTORNEYS MEET AGAIN WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY D.A. O’MALLEY URGE D.A. TO CHANGE DECISION CHARGE BART OFFICER PIRONE WITH FELONY MURDER OF OSCAR GRANT

Tenants’ Union Rebuffs Landlord’s Attempt at Eviction

Grassroots Groups Distribute About 11,000 Masks to Unhoused Residents Over Weekend

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