Alameda Supervisors increase aid for immigrant legal services - Oakland North
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve nearly $3.6 million in new funding for immigrant services.| Oakland North
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee held a news conference Thursday urging calm and unity as federal enforcement threats loomed over the Bay Area. “Oakland is and will continue to be a welcoming city for our immigrants and our refugees,” Lee said. “We will remain calm, focused, and united. We will not allow outsiders to create chaos… The post Protesters clash with feds at Coast Guard Island; Trump calls off Bay Area enforcement action appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Visitors coming into Oakland’s Chinatown now will meet a staggering dragon watching over the intersection of Jackson and 10th streets. Its mythical presence is a reminder to stand against hate, according to the community groups and team of artists who christened the dragon mural “Together, We Rise” last week. Its unveiling served as a kickoff… The post Chinatown dragon mural is a symbol against hate, ‘protector of the community.’ appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
As Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell prepares to leave in December, city officials will be tasked with selecting a new head for the Police Department. The Oakland Police Commission, known as one of the strongest oversight boards in the country, will help decide who becomes the city’s next police chief. Its involvement is under scrutiny … The post Here’s how Oakland will choose its next police chief. appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Thousands of Bay Area residents gathered in Oakland on Saturday as part of a series of nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s policies. Many attendees tried to strike a balance between the serious issues they were protesting and a lighter, festive tone, wearing comical costumes and carrying humorous protest signs. As the crowd marched down… The post Oakland ‘No Kings’ protesters say they are fighting for democracy: ‘The people have to show up.’ appeared first on Oakl...| Oakland North
BART made a big investment in new fare gates at all 50 stations to ensure riders pay to enter. But some commuters say they still see people cheating the system, and BART concedes the new gates need tweaking. “Once the gates open, anyone can go in,” said Rick West, an Oakland resident who has been… The post Are BART’s new gates working to deter fare evaders? appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Friday that the city would deploy crews to clean up illegal dumping sites during weekends. The weekend crews will respond quicker to residents’ trash complaints, Lee said. Her announcement comes amid increased pressure from advocacy groups and residents who say officials need to do more to clean up the trash… The post Lee expands trash pickup to seven days to tackle illegal dumping appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve nearly $3.6 million in new funding for immigrant services.| Oakland North
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigned Wednesday morning, 18 months after being hired. In a statement on its website, the city said he will step down on Dec. 5. “It has been an honor to serve the Oakland community, and I am grateful for the support I’ve received from the residents,” Mitchell said in the statement.… The post Chief Mitchell resigns, offers no reason behind decision to leave OPD appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Hundreds of people — from toddlers to teenagers to seniors and everyone in between — spilled into Oakland Technical High School’s auditorium Sunday to learn how to resist the rise of authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. Nearly 1,000 people attended Get Ready: Noncooperation Training by Bay Resistance, a group advocating for racial, economic, climate and… The post Training session teaches Oaklanders how to resist President Trump appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
On an early evening in September, a modest crowd entering the Dresher Ensemble Studio received disappointing news at the door: One of the two acts they came to see would not be performing. However, the show must go on, and the West Oakland Sound Series is no stranger to improvisation. Matt Ingalls, Sound Series director,… The post West Oakland Sound Series connects musicians to improvise, innovate and experiment. appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
With a rally and parade, fans show their love for the champion Ballers: 'You can feel the spirit of Oakland.'| Oakland North
The Alameda County supervisors adopt a controversiall policy to stop investing in unethical companies — but then put off implementing it.| Oakland North
Oakland City Council’s Finance Committee considered a property tax increase to balance out a $265 million budget shortfall.| Oakland North
