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Gov. Newsom Touts California Economic Success
3 weeks ago
Gov. Newsom Touts California Economic Success
In a 20-minute interview on Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s economy is in great shape due to achievements…
Book Review: Kids Books on Voting by Various Authors
3 weeks ago
Book Review: Kids Books on Voting by Various Authors
So, who will you vote for? That's easy: nobody yet, because you're still a kid -- but you have your…
Study Confirms California’s $20/Hour Fast Food Wage Raises Pay Without Job Losses
3 weeks ago
Study Confirms California’s $20/Hour Fast Food Wage Raises Pay Without Job Losses
A new study from Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California, San Francisco, says that California’s $20-per-hour minimum wage…
California Students Make Progress in Key Academic Areas, But Challenges Remain
3 weeks ago
California Students Make Progress in Key Academic Areas, But Challenges Remain
On Oct. 10, the California Department of Education released its 2023-24 statewide assessment results showing promising but gradual progress within…
Harris Promises 1 Million Forgivable Loans for Black Businesses
3 weeks ago
Harris Promises 1 Million Forgivable Loans for Black Businesses
As she continues to try to connect with Black male voters, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday promised to offer…
SFMTA Approves Towing of RVs Parked Overnight If Occupants Refuse Shelter
3 weeks ago
SFMTA Approves Towing of RVs Parked Overnight If Occupants Refuse Shelter
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) voted 6-1 to authorize the city to tow large RVs parked in designated…
Golden Gate Orchestra Presents World Premiere of ‘Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for an Abolitionist Nov. 3
3 weeks ago
Golden Gate Orchestra Presents World Premiere of ‘Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for an Abolitionist Nov. 3
The Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus proudly presents the world premiere of "Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for an Abolitionist"…
OP-ED: Hydrogen’s Promise a Path to Cleaner Air and Jobs for Oakland
3 weeks ago
OP-ED: Hydrogen’s Promise a Path to Cleaner Air and Jobs for Oakland
For too long, Black, Latino, and lower-income communities, particularly those in industrial truck corridors along West and East Oakland and…
Mayor London Breed Celebrates Grand Opening of Treasure Island’s New 100% Affordable Housing Project
3 weeks ago
Mayor London Breed Celebrates Grand Opening of Treasure Island’s New 100% Affordable Housing Project
On Wednesday, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) joined City…
Mayor Sheng Thao Signs Amended Agreement to Sell Coliseum for Higher Price, Paid in Current Fiscal Year
3 weeks ago
Mayor Sheng Thao Signs Amended Agreement to Sell Coliseum for Higher Price, Paid in Current Fiscal Year
The City of Oakland and the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) have signed an amended Purchase and Sale…
Terry T. Backs Oakland Comedy Residency by Oakland’s Luenell at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas
3 weeks ago
Terry T. Backs Oakland Comedy Residency by Oakland’s Luenell at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas
Hailing from East Oakland, legendary comedian Luenell continues to blaze trails for women in comedy, selling out shows nationwide. In…
Noel Gallo
3 weeks ago
Noel Gallo
The Post endorses Noel Gallo for City Council, serving District 5. Gallo has initiated an attitude of accountability and has…
‘Common Ground’ Screening in Marin City Library on October 15
3 weeks ago
‘Common Ground’ Screening in Marin City Library on October 15
The public is invited to view the documentary “Common Ground,” a film about saving and regenerating our soil, at the…
Oakland Post: Week of October 16 – 22, 2024
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Oakland Post: Week of October 16 – 22, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 16 - 22, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 1
3 weeks ago
2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 1
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 3
3 weeks ago
2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 3
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
Marin City Historical & Preservation Society Hosts Fish Fry, Family Picnic and Gospel Concert Oct 11-13
4 weeks ago
Marin City Historical & Preservation Society Hosts Fish Fry, Family Picnic and Gospel Concert Oct 11-13
The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society will host its Heritage Family Picnic at the Rocky Graham Park in Marin…
Race, Poverty and Elections: Why Vote?
4 weeks ago
Race, Poverty and Elections: Why Vote?
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Marin and the Marin City Free Library (MCFL) will present their Poverty & Racial…
California Community Colleges Launch Season 2 of “EDUCATE. ELEVATE” for Black Student Success
4 weeks ago
California Community Colleges Launch Season 2 of “EDUCATE. ELEVATE” for Black Student Success
The California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com campaign has launched the second season of its EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast series, which focuses on…
On Your November Ballot: Prop 4 Would Approve $10 Billion for Climate Action, Conserving Natural
4 weeks ago
On Your November Ballot: Prop 4 Would Approve $10 Billion for Climate Action, Conserving Natural
Prop 4 proposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects,…
California Launches New Homepage @ CA.gov
4 weeks ago
California Launches New Homepage @ CA.gov
On Oct .4, the Governor’s office announced that the state has launched a new revamped digital portal at CA.gov where…
California Latino Legislative Council Elects New Leadership
4 weeks ago
California Latino Legislative Council Elects New Leadership
The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) announced new leadership last week as the community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. The CLLC…
COMMENTARY: DA Price Has Done Nothing Wrong; Oppose Her Recall
4 weeks ago
COMMENTARY: DA Price Has Done Nothing Wrong; Oppose Her Recall
The job of the District Attorney’s Office is to do justice, not revenge. Since I was an NAACP leader and…
Surge of Support for Vote ‘No’ on Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
4 weeks ago
Surge of Support for Vote ‘No’ on Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
Prominent local political leaders have issued strong statements urging voters to oppose the recalls, including Rep. Barbara Lee, State Senator…
Book Review: “John Lewis: A Life” by David Greenberg
4 weeks ago
Book Review: “John Lewis: A Life” by David Greenberg
You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then…