Fruitvale parents weigh in at District 5 school board candidate forum
Student achievement, family involvement, and charter schools were the big topics at the event, hosted by Families in Action.
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Affordable HOusing guide
How to find affordable housing in Oakland
Lists and resources that explain low-income housing requirements and walk you through how to apply for affordable housing in Oakland.
Why we created an affordable housing guide for Oakland and Berkeley
We often hear from residents eager to find an inexpensive, safe place to live in the East Bay. We published a resource guide to help.
city hall & policing
3 Oakland police commissioners are refusing to attend meetings until leadership changes
The commissioners say they’re concerned about the chief selection process and don’t feel safe. The board’s leaders say the three are obstructing the commission’s work at a crucial time.
Here’s what Oakland’s City Council wants to do about crime
In its first full session since July, the council discussed 911, security cameras, walking officers, and more. But nothing will happen quickly.
Oakland NAACP has been ‘hijacked’ for conservative causes, say some Black community leaders
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.
New report strengthens fired Oakland police chief’s case against city
The former chief says he feels “vindicated,” and the Police Commission may seek to reappoint him. Mayor Sheng Thao says she’s sticking to her decision to fire Armstrong.
What I learned competing in an Oktoberfest stein-holding event
If you had seen me in the 20-person lineup at Temescal Brewing’s Masskrugstemmen competition, you would’ve thought I had no chance. How wrong you would’ve been.
Vegan bar food, a new Yemeni restaurant and Xocolate expands
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
Education equity
Early childhood teachers are hard to find. Oakland schools have a plan to ‘grow their own’
The new program comes at a time when early childhood education is suffering from low wages and staffing shortages.
Student homelessness in OUSD grew nearly 70% in 3 years
Oakland Unified counted 1,780 unhoused students in 2023. We break down several factors responsible for the increase.
Want to help kids read? Apply to receive free books and money to start a literacy program
The Oakland Literacy Coalition is looking to support community groups serving preschool to high school-aged children.
Arts & Community
This week in Oakland: Oaktoberfest, a Roberts Pool preview, and a panel on book bans
Other events ‘The Gun Next Door’ photo exhibit, and a workshop in Temescal for working artists.
Housing & Homelessness
‘Housing is violence prevention’: East Oakland homeless residents call on city to address safety conditions
Residents of the E. 12th homeless community say lack of shelter leaves them vulnerable to crime on the streets.
Health & Environment
Native plant gardens are reinvigorating Oakland wildlife—and residents
In backyards and along sidewalk strips locals are tending plants that boost ecosystems, save water, and green communities.
Asian Health Services workers approve contract for higher wages, avoid strike
Hundreds of SEIU members at the Oakland clinic were prepared to strike if an agreement wasn’t reached. The news comes as health care workers across the Bay Area are demanding better pay.
Air quality maps can show different measurements during wildfires. Why?
Air Now? Purple Air? Clairity? We compared the differences to help you track air quality in your Oakland neighborhood.
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Meet Cityside’s new Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan
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Introducing The Oaklandside’s inaugural cohort of community advisors
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From text messages to flyers, how we’ve been helping Oaklanders get vaccinated
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