Month: November 2024
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Oakland Post: Week of November 27 – December 3, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 27 - December 3, 2024, 2024 The post Oakland…
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Gov. Newsom Goes to Washington to Advocate for California Priorities
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials and members of California’s congressional delegation.…
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California to Offer $43.7 Million in Federal Grants to Combat Hate Crimes
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that 311 California nonprofit and faith-based organizations, including those representing communities targeted by hate crimes,…
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California Reports First Case of Mpox in the United States
On Nov. 16, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), reported the first known case of clade 1 Mpox, previously…
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Emeline King: A Trailblazer in the Automotive Industry
Emeline King is recognized as the first African American female transportation designer at the Ford Motor Company. Let’s take a…
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OCCUR Hosts “Faith Forward” Conference in Oakland
The conference featured Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who will begin her term representing California’s 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House…
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Richmond’s New Fire Chief Sworn In
“Chief Osorio rose up through the ranks in the Richmond Fire Department over the last 21 years before being elevated…
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Richmond Seniors Still Having a Ball After 25 Years
The Senior Winter Ball is a symbol of the Commission on Aging’s broader mission of providing enriching life experiences to…
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Bank of America Grants $200,000 to Richmond Housing Nonprofit
RNHS has provided housing services to Richmond residents since 1981. The organization develops, acquires, and/or rehabilitates single-family homes and housing…
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Oakland Post: Week of November 20 – 26, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 20 - 26, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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El Sobrante Library to Celebrate 5 Years Since Rising from Ashes
After being ravaged by a fire in 2018, the El Sobrante Library rose from the ashes and reopened to the…
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An Inside Look into How San Francisco Analyzes Homeless Encampments
Dozens of unhoused people are camped at Sixth and Jesse streets in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. Tents made…
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Opinion: The Veep Debate, Goodbye to the A’s and Shohei Ohtani (Our new Bruce Lee)
Due to publishing deadlines, I regret I won’t be commenting on Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate. Why even bother watching? CBS,…
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Oakland Post: Week of November 13 – 19, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 13 - 19, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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LIVE! — TOWN HALL ON RACISM AND ITS IMPACT — THURS. 11.14.24 5PM PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla…
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California Warns State’s Big Tech Giants About Election Disinformation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has written a letter to executives at big technology companies last week reminding them that…
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Oakland Post: Week of November 6 – 12, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 6 - 12, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Book Review: Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth
Your dream job is still a job. You still must be there on time, look presentable and be ready to…
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Opinion: The Politics We Are Stuck With
A Black, South Asian Indian woman from Oakland -- the first ever to be elected to the United States presidency.…
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Gov. Newsom Issues Executive Order to Tackle Rising Electric Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to help alleviate the financial burden of skyrocketing electric bills on residents.…
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Feds: California Will Be Home to New National Semiconductor Technology Center
California was chosen by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and Natcast, the operator of the National Semiconductor Technology Center…
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Covered California Open Enrollment Began Nov. 1
Open enrollment for Covered California kicked off on Nov. 1, 2024, offering individuals, families, and businesses a chance to secure…
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California Ports to Receive Over $1 Billion in Federal Funds to Decarbonize
Last week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allocate over $1 billion to…
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San Pablo Appoints New Economic Development and Housing Manager
Kieron Slaughter has been appointed as the economic development & housing manager for the City of San Pablo. Since 2017,…
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Aaron Osorio Rises Up Ranks to Become Richmond’s Fire Chief
For Aaron Osorio, it started with a ride along on a firetruck at age 10. “I thought it was the…
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