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California Assembly Passes Sex Trafficking Bill
6 days ago
California Assembly Passes Sex Trafficking Bill
A bill Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored addressing sex trafficking and aiming to increase penalties for those who purchase children…
California Legislature Passes Law to Protect Incarcerated Pregnant Women
6 days ago
California Legislature Passes Law to Protect Incarcerated Pregnant Women
The California Senate recently approved a package of bills that expand protections for pregnant women who are incarcerated. Those bills…
City Completes Upgrade of Dispatch System for 911 Emergencies
1 week ago
City Completes Upgrade of Dispatch System for 911 Emergencies
“Oaklanders deserve to feel assured that when they dial 911 in an emergency, someone will be answering swiftly to start…
Oakland Post: Week of September 4 – 10, 2024
1 week ago
Oakland Post: Week of September 4 – 10, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 4 - 10, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
Oakland Post: Week of August 28 – September 4, 2024
2 weeks ago
Oakland Post: Week of August 28 – September 4, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 28 - September 4, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
D.A. Pamela Price Charges Two with Attempted Murder in Freeway Shooting on Interstate 880
3 weeks ago
D.A. Pamela Price Charges Two with Attempted Murder in Freeway Shooting on Interstate 880
DA Pamela Price has charged Elias Nathaniel Jimenez, 22, and co-defendant Maria Rosalia Martinez, 43, with multiple felonies for an…
Oakland Architect William ‘Bill’ Coburn, 80
3 weeks ago
Oakland Architect William ‘Bill’ Coburn, 80
William (“Bill”) Pierce Coburn, longtime Oakland architect who helped Oakland and Berkeley preserve its architectural heritage, passed away on July…
The Value of the Black Vote
3 weeks ago
The Value of the Black Vote
It’s time to take control of our own narrative: When they say ‘January 6’ we say “yeah, but how about…
Discover Medi-Cal’s Vital Supports for Californians Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
3 weeks ago
Discover Medi-Cal’s Vital Supports for Californians Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of…
Join a Choir to Benefit the Hope Housing Community Land Trust
3 weeks ago
Join a Choir to Benefit the Hope Housing Community Land Trust
Come be a part of “United in Jubilation” Community Choir (UIJCC) to sing in a concert to benefit the Hope…
World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
3 weeks ago
World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
The 45th World Arts West Dance Festival performance at Presidio Tunnel Tops opens with a joyous and colorful procession on…
In Letter, Atty Gen. Bonta Steps Up Fight Against Medical Debt Reporting
3 weeks ago
In Letter, Atty Gen. Bonta Steps Up Fight Against Medical Debt Reporting
Attorney General Rob Bonta backed a newly proposed rule that prohibits the reporting of medical debt on credit reports, in…
Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
3 weeks ago
Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
On Aug. 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute…
Commentary: Kamala’s Convention Is High Energy Show of Unity
3 weeks ago
Commentary: Kamala’s Convention Is High Energy Show of Unity
“This is going to be a great week,” Vice President Kamala Harris declared in an unexpected early appearance that brought…
Sec. of State Weber Releases Voter Registration Report
3 weeks ago
Sec. of State Weber Releases Voter Registration Report
So far, 82% of eligible voters in California registered to vote in the November general election, Secretary of State Shirley…
Assemblymember Wicks Secures Agreement with State, Major Tech Companies to Support the Work of California Journalists
3 weeks ago
Assemblymember Wicks Secures Agreement with State, Major Tech Companies to Support the Work of California Journalists
On Wednesday, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced the establishment of a first-in-the-nation partnership with the State, news publishers, major tech companies…
Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
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Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 21 - 27, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
Protected: PRESS ROOM: Love On DM Is The Newest Feature For Fanbase Users To Earn Revenue.
4 weeks ago
Protected: PRESS ROOM: Love On DM Is The Newest Feature For Fanbase Users To Earn Revenue.
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Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
4 weeks ago
Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
The Oakland Police Officers Association is the newest set of upset residents calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign from…
Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
4 weeks ago
Judge Orders Three to Stand Trial for the Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le
The preliminary hearing in the case of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le's murder concluded with Hon. Judge Delia Trevino finding…
Mother Mary Smith Celebrates 103rd Birthday
4 weeks ago
Mother Mary Smith Celebrates 103rd Birthday
On May 19, the New Gethsemane C.O.G.I.C Pastor Archie Lee Levias Sr. in Richmond celebrated Mother Mary Smith’s 103rd birthday.…
Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
4 weeks ago
Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to take away state funding from cities and counties that delay implementing an executive order to…
Inland Empire Philanthropist Reggie Webb Laid to Rest
4 weeks ago
Inland Empire Philanthropist Reggie Webb Laid to Rest
Reginald “Reggie” Webb, a philanthropist and one of the most successful fast-food restaurant owners in Southern California, was laid to…
Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
4 weeks ago
Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
When Sonya Massey was killed by police in Illinois last month, her death prompted outrage, grief, and terror across the…
Oakland’s Black-Eyed Pea Festival Celebrates Black History in Music, Food and Art
4 weeks ago
Oakland’s Black-Eyed Pea Festival Celebrates Black History in Music, Food and Art
Celebrating African American legacy through food, music and art, Oakland’s Ninth Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival will be bigger and better…