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With hymns, prayers, barks and wags, Skyline Community Church in Oakland celebrates the annual Blessing of the Animals.| Oakland North
With hymns, prayers, barks and wags, Skyline Community Church in Oakland celebrates the annual Blessing of the Animals.| Oakland North
Oakland voters being asked to support a property tax increase so that millions of dollars can keep funding public safety.| Oakland North
A federal judge says Oakland Police Department must stay under federal oversight until it addresses its "cultural rot."| Oakland North
Protesters clash with feds at Coast Guard Island; Trump calls off Bay Area enforcement action| 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
The delay of Democracy Dollars points to bigger issues in Oakland city government to attain equitable democracy in local races.| Oakland North
Oakland voters said “yes” to Measure W, a public financing program to curb big money influence in local elections.| Oakland North
Coliseum sale complete, erasing need for deep cuts to police and fire departments| Oakland North
Oakland’s eighth annual Pride Parade began Sunday with a roar — the rev of motorcycles as parade leaders Dykes on Bikes rode up Broadway.| 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
The Oakland Police Commission sides with Chief Floyd Mitchell in loosening the rules on car chases, giving officers more leeway.| Oakland North
Mayor Sheng Thao fired Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong Wednesday, saying she lost confidence in his ability to lead the department.| Oakland North
Results of the 2022 Oakland city and school board election, including the mayoral and city council races and OUSD board.| Oakland North
Shifting immigration policies have made it challenging for educators to keep immigrant students in the classroom.| Oakland North
Oakland High students fight for lead-free drinking fountains: ‘We should not have to beg … to get clean water’| Oakland North
Oakland Hills neighbors alerted each other through group chats, used hoses to put out fires as area burned.| Oakland North
Oakland firefighters along with CalFire are battling a five-alarm blaze in the Oakland hills Friday afternoon.| Oakland North
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the Oakland Tunnel Fire that killed 25 people, injured 150 and burned 1,520 acres.| Oakland North
After fans said a teary goodbye to their beloved A’s, Reggie Jackson and other legendary players hit the Coliseum field one last time.| Oakland North
Fans said goodbye to the Oakland A's this week as the team played its final homestand at the Colisiem before moving next year to Sacramento.| Oakland North
Nearly $1 billion in tax money now flowing to Alameda County child care providers| Oakland North
$1 billion in Measure C tax money is flowing to Alameda County child care providers, after the California Supreme Court cleared the spending| Oakland North
The Oakland NAACP is partnering with the city and other groups to boost Oakland police staffing and recruit more Black and brown officers.| Oakland North
After a six-hour workday shutdown earlier this month, BART officials say the agency will do cable maintenance only on weekends to avoid another halt like the one that affected 44,000 riders and cost the system $200,000 in lost fare revenue. BART also will do a better job alerting the public about planned cable upgrading work,…| Oakland North
Volunteers worked on Saturday to clean up Oakland's waterways: 'All of these people care so much about their shoreline.'| Oakland North
Protesters want ICE out of Oakland, after reports of eight people being taken into custody, including at 73rd and Bancroft on Wednesday.| Oakland North
At the Julie Robinson Math Festival at Laney College, Oakland kids get the building blocks for a career in STEM.| Oakland North
The Oakland Black Panther Party Museum's inaugural exhibit was recently translated into Spanish by an intern with the nonprofit Ocelotl.| Oakland North
'In unity, we thrive:' Oakland Pride celebrated the LGBT community on Sunday with a parade, music, amid Trump's attempt to erode rights| Oakland North
Thousands of Mexican soccer fans gathered Saturday at the Coliseum to celebrate the national team as it played against Japan.| Oakland North
Oakland Police said Thursday at least 2 shooters fired 30 shots on the King Estates school campus Wednesday afternoon, wounding six.| Oakland North
A new era of baseball is about to start in Oakland as the A's exit and the B's make their home in a reconstructed Raimondi Park.| Oakland North
Residents of Oakland's Wood Street cabin shelter program say that it is unclear whether they will be able to move into permanent housing.| Oakland North
Arrests made in chaotic night of violence that left 16 people wounded| Oakland North
'Without volunteers, this park would burn down': Groups work to reduce fire risks in Oakland parks and hills.| Oakland North
To no avail, Oakland residents are using the OAK311 app to report the poor conditions of their community parks.| Oakland North
Between July 2020 and June, Oakland crews picked up enough illegally dumped garbage on the city’s streets, alleys, lots and sidewalks to cover 13 football fields.| Oakland North
West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project has vowed to monitor development of the Eagle Rock Aggregates Terminal.| Oakland North
A study carried out over three years in the San Francisco Bay revealed high levels of microplastics in stormwater, treated wastewater, surface water, and sediment. The report discovered an important previously unknown source of pollution: degrading tires. It also found that stormwater has particularly high microplastic levels, suggesting the need for better infrastructure to filter stormwater.| Oakland North
West Oakland's community-developed air pollution plan passes first hurdle| Oakland North
Three wounded, one arrested as gunshots mar Skyline High School graduation| Oakland North
The Stakes: Oakland immigrant Rosa Carranza was blindsided by a letter informing her that she no longer has Social Security benefits.| Oakland North
Oakland High students fight for lead-free drinking fountains: 'We should not have to beg ... to get clean water.'| Oakland North
Oakland council reverses on closing two fire stations after finding money for expenses, but those already closed won't be reopened for months.| Oakland North
When Pamela Price takes the district attorney's office next month, she is expected to usher in an era of change and reform in Alameda County/| Oakland North
Artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers will celebrate culture and community at "West Oakland Matters" event Saturday.| Oakland North
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state Attorney General’s Office would be stepping in to handle more cases originating in Alameda County.| Oakland North
Under mounting political pressure, Oakland City Council reversed course, approving a ballot measure to beef up the Public Ethics Commission.| Oakland North
'We think people should be educated voters': Century-old Oakland League of Women Voters is recruiting others to the mission.| Oakland North
Oakland police said two arrests have been made in the double shooting, but no arrest has been made in the mass shooting at Lake Merritt.| Oakland North
Four days after the FBI raided her home, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says, 'This wouldn’t have gone down the way it did if I was rich.'| Oakland North
The FBI's San Francisco office raided embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home in the Oakland hills Thursday morning.| Oakland North
Alameda County voters likely will be asked in November to back a Bay Area Housing Finance Authority bond to create more affordable housing.| Oakland North
Three people were wounded and one arrested during a fight that erupted into gun violence at Skyline High School's graduation in Oakland.| Oakland North
Oakland has agreed to sell its stake in the Coliseum, ending decades of ownership of the stadium complex, the mayor announced Wednesday.| Oakland North
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price sues Farmers Insurance, alleging it's knowingly leaving homeowners underinsured| Oakland North
The San Francisco Baykeeper has filed a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Radius Recycling, whose West Oakland plant caught fire last summer| Oakland North
With city services lacking, Oakland residents maintain Raimondi Park, future home of B's baseball, with monthly cleanups.| Oakland North
'Customers aren't taking the risk': growing retail crime upends Oakland business community as In-N-Out Burger, Denny's leave.| Oakland North
Initially designed as a pilot program, Block Inc. and Black Cultural Zone agreed o extend Uptown Market through 2024.| Oakland North
