Oakland events from October 29 to November 2
30th annual Día de Los Muertos, the Oakland Ballet celebrates 60 years, and author talks with John Freeman and Alex Werth.| The Oaklandside
California finds Oakland Unified discriminated against Jewish students State education officials found that OUSD created a discriminatory environment in three incidents, including the distribution of a map of the Middle East without Israel. An Arab American organization says the complainants conflated criticism of Israel with antisemitism.| The Oaklandside
Alameda County announces another $1.5 million in emergency food assistance Residents and officials are waiting anxiously to find out whether two judicial rulings Friday mean SNAP benefits will be released for November.| The Oaklandside
Healthcare enrollment starts Nov. 1 in California — with big rate hikes Congressional Republicans killed health exchange subsidies, which now expire at the end of 2025. Program administrators “expect many people to go uninsured” in the Bay Area if they aren’t restored.| The Oaklandside
Oakland loses another classic hot dog joint, and one Indian restaurant makes way for another A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| The Oaklandside
Black sonic politics in Oakland: Author Alex Werth discusses his new book “On Loop” intellectually smashes racially-motivated overpolicing of Black music and culture while offering an alternative post-pandemic renaissance for The Town.| The Oaklandside
The Oaklandside is launching a reporting fellowship for high schoolers The program will pay 12 OUSD high school students to collaborate with the newsroom and help shape our education coverage. Students must apply by Nov. 30.| The Oaklandside
What happened at Coast Guard Island? On the podcast Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner.| The Oaklandside
Federal cuts to special education alarm Oakland advocates and families The Trump Administration has attempted to decimate the Department of Education office responsible for ensuring schools comply with the law and educate students with disabilities.| The Oaklandside
‘Uncertainty’ in Fruitvale ahead of the Día de los Muertos festival The event organizer, Unity Council, has an emergency preparedness plan in case of federal immigration enforcement activity.| The Oaklandside
Oakland, Berkeley residents bracing for delay in SNAP benefits in November About 40% of families with kids rely on food assistance in Alameda County. Elected officials and pantries are scrambling to meet the moment.| The Oaklandside
Culture Makers: How Oakland’s muralists are preserving history and keeping The Town colorful Join The Oaklandside on Nov. 13 at The New Parkway Theater as we talk with local artists behind some of the city’s most iconic murals.| The Oaklandside
Poll finds Oakland voters support Mayor Barbara Lee, want more cops The Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s annual survey examined voters’ attitudes toward public safety, homelessness, and more.| The Oaklandside
Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.| The Oaklandside
Kopi Bar and Bakery’s arrives at BAMPFA, bringing avocado coffees and Indonesian-inspired pastries Nora Haron's popular bakery and cafe is ready for its Berkeley debut after the original Walnut Creek location closed mid-year.| The Oaklandside
A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it? A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.| The Oaklandside
Over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland Museum of California, police say The Oakland Police Department says it is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate the burglary.| The Oaklandside
New Thai arrives in Berkeley, and Sideshow Kitchen launches spinoff location A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| The Oaklandside
Weigh in on changing Oakland’s government at sessions this fall Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform working group will present options at upcoming community meetings that could lead to a 2026 ballot measure.| The Oaklandside
How Park Day School helps students prepare for a rapidly changing world Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and adaptability are nurtured at the TK-8 school in Oakland.| The Oaklandside
30th annual Día de Los Muertos, the Oakland Ballet celebrates 60 years, and author talks with John Freeman and Alex Werth.| The Oaklandside
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| The Oaklandside
Daniel Goldberg of Richmond’s Feral Ecology invited the public to join in its summer harvest of backyard and streetside loquat trees this year, and a plum harvest is up next.| The Oaklandside
The monthly West Oakland events with an eclectic mix of food vendors, live entertainment and more return this summer, each one coinciding with a Baller home game.| The Oaklandside
The storied civil rights group’s local chapter is calling for more police and opposing progressive leaders. Some say this is out of step with the organization’s purpose.| The Oaklandside
The Oakland City Council rejected the reappointments of the Police Commission’s chair and an alternate commissioner on Tuesday night.| The Oaklandside
Protest signs, inflatable costumes, dancing, bubbles, and fiery political speeches were featured at the East Bay's biggest rally, one of thousands of protest across the U.S.| The Oaklandside
Families of two East Bay teens killed in the crash last November have filed suit against the Cybertruck’s maker, owner, and driver, seeking to ‘hold Tesla accountable.’| The Oaklandside
Protesters will begin to assemble at Wilma Chan Park at 11:30 a.m. for the march, one of some 2,500 No Kings actions taking place today across the country.| The Oaklandside
From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a range of Oakland and Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism — and National Guard threats.| The Oaklandside
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which offers summer enrichment for middle schoolers, has brought new teachers into Oakland Unified.| The Oaklandside
While her Maxwell Park neighbors sleep, Rachel Caygill and her Green House Bakery team craft seasonally inspired sweet and savory treats.| The Oaklandside
‘No Kings’ rally, a screening of a documentary on Russell City, the “Resistance and Resilience” exhibit, Laura Malone’s solo exhibit, and more.| The Oaklandside
Diversify your diet, spice up home meals, and support Bay Area growers, ranchers and fishermen with a subscription to a community supported agriculture program.| The Oaklandside
Fatto a Mano Alimentari will feature fresh pastas, Italian wines, and cooking classes; plus, FOB West will bring Filipino tacos and more to the food hall later this year.| The Oaklandside
In the latest installment of Nosh’s Gotta Try It series, we bite into the heart of Peruvian cooking.| The Oaklandside
The Department of Homeland Security video blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown. At least eight other major airports are not playing it.| The Oaklandside
Seoul Hotdog and Roasted and Raw were among the restaurants to shutter recently.| The Oaklandside
Entering its eighth decade, the Richmond institution is a late night oasis with a menu that has expanded far beyond donuts.| The Oaklandside
The grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture will allow Saba to create a Food Hub at the Oakland produce terminal and offer its services across Alameda County.| The Oaklandside
A press release announcing Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s State of the City speech included a curious picture of a civic landmark.| The Oaklandside
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A minor was among those arrested, and it is the first ICE sighting in Oakland verified by the Alameda County rapid response hotline.| The Oaklandside
UCSF leaders say they’ve invested in the Oakland hospital, but local officials joined workers during a town hall meeting to express concern about the 2014 merger’s impact on Oakland patients.| The Oaklandside
But the county’s Elections Oversight commission says there’s room for improvement.| The Oaklandside
The folks at Baba's House have opened 13 Orphans, a mahjong lounge featuring tea-based cocktails and a fusion dim sum-style menu.| The Oaklandside
Alon Yoeli works in tech but has had a lifelong passion for food that has attracted more and more people to pitch in to his side gig.| The Oaklandside
