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Prominent local political leaders have issued strong statements urging voters to oppose the recalls, including Rep. Barbara Lee, State Senator…

You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then…

Augusta Savage was a prominent sculptor and activist of the Harlem Renaissance, known for her artistic talent and dedication to…

On Sept. 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) that ensures babies in…

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for launching the first-ever Food is…

On Oct. 1, during a special session, the California Assembly advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to prevent gasoline price spikes,…

On Oct. 2, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) led an Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism hearing focused…

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 9 - 15, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…

Encampment sweeps are not a new method of action to evict people from living and sleeping on the streets in…

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown has announced his endorsement support for Dana Lang for BART Board District 7…

In a joyful community celebration attended by over 200 people, including Mayor London Breed, the highly anticipated ‘Portrait of a…

The very first Mobile Vendor Plaza brought a variety of food options to a parking lot in Downtown Richmond on…

The Faith Tabernacle A.O.H. Church of God in Richmond announced last week that it is honored to welcome Assistant Overseer…

She’s still calling herself the underdog, but the biracial woman from Oakland, half Black and half Asian American, just changed…

As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help…

More than 200 people gathered at Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill on Aug. 2 to honor Nichole Starr Jordan, a…

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday directing all city departments to enforce the 2020 encampment management…

Larry Sims passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29 surrounded by his loved ones in Oakland, California. He was 81. Affectionatey…

Los Angeles County hosted its seventh annual United Against Hate Week with community partners to rally against the growing hate…

The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping…

August marks the 24th anniversary of the shooting death of Khadafy Washington. Washington was only 18 years old when he…

Alameda County Supervisors Nate Miley and Keith Carson have announced their support for Dana Lang for the BART Board District…

This past Saturday, September 7, 2024, the West Oakland community, particularly in the Campbell Village area at 8th and Campbell,…

In a decisive vote last week, the Alameda County Democratic Party, the local arm of the Democratic Party, announced its…

After 57 years, the Athletics have left Oakland following a home series this week. Though Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced legislation…