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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.
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.
Listen: Remembering the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Firestorm - The …
WEBThirty years ago, on Oct. 19, 1991, a grass fire ignited near the Oakland-Berkeley border. By the morning of Oct. 20, it had erupted into a firestorm that quickly spread through the East Bay Hills, becoming one of the most destructive fires in U.S. history. It destroyed over 3,500 homes, forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people, and took ...
New report strengthens fired Oakland police chief’s case against city
WEBSep 19, 2023 · A new report heavily criticizes the investigations into police misconduct that led to Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong’s firing in February. Although the report was supposed to be kept confidential by Armstrong and the city, multiple news outlets were able to review it and reported on its contents Monday. Armstrong and his attorney William Edlemen spoke about the report’s findings at a press ...
Oakland’s psychedelic mushroom church makes a cautious return
WEBJun 10, 2022 · Instead, said Hodges, the officers, aided by personnel from Oakland Fire Department, insisted on breaking into the church’s safe boxes with the help of rescue tools. After hours of work, they succeeded in tearing open two of them, seizing $5,000 in cash and $200,000 worth of cannabis and mushrooms. Hodges was let go with a fine and a warning.
A quick guide to the Alameda County District Attorney election
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Alameda County voters are being asked to do a rare thing in June: elect a new District Attorney. Nancy O’Malley, the current DA, is retiring and the upcoming election is the first time in decades that an incumbent DA, or a person appointed by a retiring DA, is not running for reelection.
For youth activists looking to get involved, five Oakland …
WEBJun 26, 2020 · Young people have been at the forefront of the current wave of activism unfurling across Oakland and the nation. From organizing Oakland’s largest protest to campaigning for a lower voting age in some local elections and advocating for the end of police in schools, youth activists have been leading for weeks.. For teens and young adults looking for ways to get involved in the moment, make ...
Oakland Roots will use former Raiders training facility for 2022 …
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Oakland Roots Sports Club on Tuesday announced the team has reached a deal to use the former Raiders headquarters and training facility on Bay Farm Island in Alameda. The license agreement with the city of Oakland and Alameda County, which co-own the property, gives the soccer club access to …
Oakland's Cultural Affairs Commission is back in action
WEBJul 23, 2021 · At the urging of groups like Artists in Action, and after hearing from members of the Cultural Affairs Commission, the City Council voted in late June to give the commission a $5.1 million budget for the next two years, an increase over the commission’s previous $3.9 million budget. The funds will be used for grants to arts organizations ...