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WEB4 days ago · With support from the San Francisco Foundation, we’re working with paid community advisors to help us track and grow the impact of our journalism. The Oaklandside is a local nonprofit news source dedicated to Oakland. News on arts and community events, OUSD, housing, city council, policing and more.
Homeless? Unhoused? Word choice matters when reporting on …
WEBNov 10, 2020 · “This is just my living situation, not my mental state,” says Tiara D. Swearington, who identifies as an “urban camper.” Credit: Natalie Orenstein There are also times when we prioritize accessibility and clarity.
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WEBSince Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention. A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some people in Oakland Chinatown want to focus on root causes instead. by Roselyn Romero and Momo Chang September 12, 2024.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Oakland and Alameda County
WEBApr 15, 2021 · Call 510-434-5360. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward is currently vaccinating Alameda County residents and patients. If you are not a patient, text 510-800-7198 and TVHC will send you a link to their waitlist for a vaccine appointment. If you are a patient, text 510-471-5880 to schedule your vaccine appointment.
Alameda County agrees to overhaul mental health care in Santa …
WEBAug 30, 2021 · Credit: Pete Rosos. Alameda County has agreed to a massive reform program that will remake how mental health care is provided in Santa Rita Jail in order to settle a class action lawsuit filed three years ago on behalf of jail detainees. The terms of the 110-page proposed settlement were made public in court filings last week.
A guide to affordable housing in Oakland - The Oaklandside
WEBIf you listed the annual incomes of everyone in this region, the AMI would be the amount in the middle of the list. The AMI in the Alameda County region is currently $103,550 for a one-person household and $118,300 for a two-person household. When apartments become available, you are given the maximum and sometimes the …
OMCA has reopened. Here's what's new - The Oaklandside
WEBJun 23, 2021 · OMCA opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 18. Credit: Amir Aziz. The Oakland Museum of California officially reopened on June 18 after a long 15-month hiatus unveiling an extensive $15 million renovation of its outdoor sculpture garden, a new café by acclaimed Oakland chef Tanya Holland, and new artwork by local artists.
Pridefest Oakland returns for its 2nd year - oaklandside.org
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Grammy-award-winning singer Mya headlined Pridefest Oakland last year. Credit: Giovanni Steele The group sprung into action after Oakland Pride was canceled on short notice last year amid financial turmoil at the organization. Landing Grammy-award-winning singer Mya as a headliner gave the fledgling festival a spark, and the inaugural celebration was a hit—with revelers sprawling out over ...
Judge rules Oakland Police Department must comply with Public …
WEBApr 7, 2021 · Advocates of government transparency and a free press scored a victory on April 2, after a state judge ruled that the Oakland Police Department is required to hand over reports, requested by journalists through the Public Records Act, detailing years of internal investigations of police shootings, use-of-force incidents, and officer misconduct involving dishonesty and sexual assault.
Oakland to resume residential parking tickets in February - The …
WEBJan 27, 2021 · By mail: Print and fill out the contest form, and mail it to Parking Citation Assistance Center, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 6300, Oakland, CA 94612 By phone: Call 1-800-500-6484 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, or on Wednesday between 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The city offers assistance in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.