Month: April 2023
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From Tahoe to Stockton: Local Baptist Church Brings Snow to the Community
The parking lot at Quail Lakes Baptist Church was transformed into a winter wonderland with nearly 40 tons of snow…
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Federal Judge Says Health Insurance Companies Don’t Have to Cover Preventive Care Services
In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has ruled that insurers no longer have…
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Clean the Coast, Then Celebrate at Bay Festival
Celebrate the Bay with an Earth Day coastline cleanup, which you can follow up with a family-friendly festival focused on…
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City to Give Up More Than 100 Shelter Beds Without a Fight
In a city struggling under the weight of a federal injunction that prevents removal of tent encampments because of a…
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City Imposes Inspections on New High-Rises After Stormy Weather
After winter storms caused windows to fall from numerous San Francisco high-rises, the city is requiring new skyscrapers to undergo…
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City Attorney Permitted to Sue Companies That Abruptly Cut Janitorial, Security Jobs
The San Francisco City Attorney is now authorized to bring civil action against janitorial, security and building maintenance contracting companies…
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City Attorney David Chiu Subpoenas Home Title Protection Company for Alleged Deceptive Advertising
City attorneys from San Francisco and San Diego are seeking more information on a California-based company that allegedly scammed people…
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Proposed Office Tower Is ‘Direct Threat’ to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, Community Leaders Say
Supporters of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, a revered downtown entertainment venue, and its owner, highly respected Oakland leader and community advocate…
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Calif. Black Chamber of Commerce Is Helping to Expand Broadband Access
The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) is joining hands with state government to help narrow the Golden State’s Digital…
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‘A Few Good Gardeners’ Needed to Volunteer at East Brother Lighthouse
Do you have a green thumb? If so, former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is appealing for your help to assist…
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California Black Media Briefs
Last week, the White House approved major disaster support for California’s recovery from a series of severe storms that have…
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COMMENTARY: Aikido is More than Martial Arts: It’s Community
For the last six years, I’ve practiced Aikido at a Berkeley dojo called the Aiki Arts Center—previously named Aikido Shusekai.…
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Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked, Part 6: How Selling Sex Impacts Black Mental Health
Although California Senate Bill 357 was intended to alleviate arrests of willing sex workers under anti-loitering laws, it opened up…
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Job Fair for the Formerly Incarcerated on April 26
In recognition of National Reentry Month, the Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA), in partnership with the Oakland Private Industry…
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Richmond Residents Invited to Community Meetings on City’s Budget
The City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Environmental and Health Initiatives Division encourages residents to attend Community Budget Meetings hosted by…
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UC Berkeley Computer Scientist Wins 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship
Venkatesan Guruswami, a Chancellor’s Professor in UC Berkeley’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, is among 171 American and…
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Marcus Foster Education Institute Turns 50, Recognizes 100 Change Makers
The Marcus Foster Education Institute (MFEI), a nonprofit that works for equity and enhanced education opportunities for Oakland students and…
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‘Against All Odds’ Film Showing at Marin City Library on April 18
The Marin City Library, located on 164 Donahue St., will show the film “Against All Odds: The Fight for a…
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VP Harris Unveils $1 Billion African Investment During Historic Continent Visit
Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of…
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San Leandro Unified School District and City of San Leandro Joint Response to the Cary Drive/Haas Ave Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
The San Leandro Unified School District and the City of San Leandro announce a joint partnership to address the damage…
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How Local Grocer Became a Natural Wonder
When Bob Gerner attended his first Organic Merchants meeting in 1970 on Mount Shasta, it led to creating the popular…
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Food Insecurity, Hunger Expected to Soar After Cuts to Extra SNAP Benefits
Food security advocates, policymakers, and others had been warning of the dire consequences to those most in need if Congress…
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Open Bible Baptist Church Pastor, First Lady Celebrate Retirement
The Pastoral Retirement for Revered Eddie C. Thomas and First Lady Brenda Thomas was held on Sunday, March 26 at…
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Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor: Closing the Equity Gap for Communities of Color
Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor are two pillars of the San Francisco Bay Area. More than this, they are visionaries…
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14th Annual Powerful Women of the Bay Luncheon
The 14th Annual Powerful Woman of the Bay Luncheon was held at Scott’s Pavilion in Jack London Square on March…
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