October 2025 — The Oaklandside
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‘Only the hood can save the hood’: Real talk with Skyline High School’s violence interrupter Carla Ashford was assigned to be a violence interrupter at Skyline in the wake of two school shootings. Mediators like her have helped drive down violence-related suspensions across Oakland.| The Oaklandside
Who’s to blame for Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell’s resignation? Some residents are speculating the Police Commission pushed Floyd Mitchell out. Others say the blame is misplaced and inaccurate.| The Oaklandside
El Cerrito Peet’s Coffee reopens, and a new Berkeley boba shop beckons A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| The Oaklandside
Oakland author Tommy Orange chosen for ‘genius grant’ Each of the 2025 MacArthur Fellows, which also include a UC Berkeley researcher, receives $800,000 with no strings attached.| The Oaklandside
Oakland school board scrapes together a budget plan With the district overspending by $4 million every month and future budget holes looming, the board put together an adjustment plan directors hope is enough to avoid county or state intervention.| The Oaklandside
The Town has left a mark on the NBA. Why aren’t there Oaklanders in the WNBA? Only four women from Oakland have ever made it to the WNBA. As with a lot of things here, it's an infrastructure story.| The Oaklandside
Andy’s Donut Stop is a predawn haven for paramedics, gamblers and the slightly hungover Entering its eighth decade, the Richmond institution is a late night oasis with a menu that has expanded far beyond donuts.| The Oaklandside
A day of scooting, biking, and walking for Oakland schoolkids Children participating in International Walk & Roll to School Day received free purple pencils for sharing info with the district about how they got to school.| The Oaklandside
What does Police Chief Floyd Mitchell’s exit mean for Oakland? Our public safety reporter and news editor discuss the chief’s short tenure, just 17 months on the job, and what might be next for OPD.| The Oaklandside
Oakland Cafe in federal crosshairs hit with vandalism Abdulrahim Harara, owner of the Jerusalem Coffee House, reported that someone shattered a cafe window just before the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel| The Oaklandside
Beloved Berkeley hub Babette announces closing date; The Miranda shuts down after 9 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| The Oaklandside
Oakland watchdog slams city for ‘slow and inequitable’ 911 responses Inadequate staffing and language barriers prevent Oakland police dispatchers from answering 911 calls quickly, city auditor finds.| The Oaklandside
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigns Mitchell, who took over OPD last year, surprised many by announcing today that he will leave in December.| The Oaklandside
Lee calls for ‘changing the narrative’ about Oakland in State of the City speech The mayor also reassured Oaklanders that she’ll stand up against Trump’s “bullying” if the city becomes a target of the federal government.| The Oaklandside
This week in Oakland: LaRussell at OMCA, and ‘The Courtroom’: A Reenactment of One Woman’s Deportation Proceedings Other events include “Just for Funds,” a comedy fundraiser for Gaza Surf Club, Geeks who Drink Trivia at Otto's Uptown Kitchen, and a screening of “My Omaha.”| The Oaklandside
If Trump criminalizes Oakland officials for doing their jobs, the city attorney says he’ll defend them The City Council is considering a proposal that would let Oakland's top lawyer defend city workers in certain criminal proceedings.| The Oaklandside
Saba Grocers awarded $2M to expand fight against ‘food apartheid’ 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
Oakland Mayor Lee’s State of the City speech is today. Here’s what we’re listening for Fixing city finances, spurring the local economy, housing the homeless: What priorities will Mayor Barbara Lee highlight?| The Oaklandside
Oakland faith community mourns J. Alfred Smith Sr., social justice pastor who led Allen Temple Baptist Church Smith led marches, built housing, fought against injustice, and counseled thousands of East Oakland residents during his 38-year tenure. He was also Mayor Barbara Lee’s pastor for decades.| 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
A city spokesperson says the bar held unpermitted events and had a “concerning history” as a commercial tenant. The owner says Oakland made it “impossible” to stay open. Records show there’s more to the story.| The Oaklandside
Bad Walter’s Bootleg Ice Cream is known for its lactose-free, creative flavors. Owner Sydney Arkin let Nosh follow the process.| 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
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.| 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
City officials say California Waste Solutions blew deadlines to build a new facility at the former Oakland Army Base. Environmental advocates say this is bad for West Oakland residents.| The Oaklandside
