Oakland First Fridays struggling to stay afloat as crowds and revenue drop
On the first Friday of the month, Telegraph Avenue fills with the sounds of music, conversation and laughter as crowds move between rows of food stands, clothing vendors and live read more…
‘Long live Lyle’: Vigil honors Bay Area activist killed in the Philippines
On a table against the back wall of Understory Filipino restaurant in Fruitvale, some mourners left a trinket, others a note, a candle or flowers to honor the memory of read more…
With Oakland policy shift, losses mount for people who live in vehicles
Jose De Jesus Gonzalez Ibarra carries the traces of his identity in a manila folder. He pulls out each piece of paper with care, almost as if he were handling read more…
Elder abuse cases are rising in Alameda County, prompting request for more case managers
Alameda County plans to increase its Adult Protective Services’ staff to respond more quickly to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse. APS staff informed the Board of Supervisors Social read more…
How will OUSD pay for raises it granted teachers to avert a strike?
Oakland Unified School District narrowly avoided a teachers’ strike in late February by agreeing to raises of up to 13% over three years. But as the deal moves forward, it read more…
Court case challenges Oakland airport expansion plan
Imagine hearing the whine of heavy machinery, metal groaning and bulldozers rattling within earshot of your home, an area that already has significant environmental pollution. This may be the reality read more…
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