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Atty Gen Bonta: U.S. Law Mandating Emergency Care to All Patients Faces Threats
The attorney general highlighted that EMTALA is vital for ensuring that no individual is turned away from emergency services based…
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Cal State East Bay Athletic Department Holds Hall of Fame Gala
The university honored exceptional athletes, teams, and coaches at their annual celebration before 200 guests. The Class of 2024 included…
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South African Solidarity Committee Hosts 31st Annual Celebration
“We’re all together for each other celebrating 31 years of building international solidarity between the people of the United States…
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Oakland Students Reflect on Their Journey Voting for the First Time in Local Elections
In 2020, the measure that allowed youth voting, Measure QQ, passed with 68% of the vote but was delayed for…
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Homicides in Oakland Fall by 33% in 2024, While Violent Crime Drops by 19%, Says OPD Crime Report
The Oakland Police Department’s most recent crime report indicates that homicides in Oakland are down by 33% compared with the…
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‘Jim Crow Was and Remains Real in Alameda County (and) It Is What We Are Challenging and Trying to Fix Every Day,’ Says D.A. Pamela Price
“The legacy of Jim Crow is not just a legacy in Alameda County. It's real. It is what is happening…
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‘Criminal Justice Reform Is the Signature Civil Rights Issue of Our Time,’ says D.A. Pamela Price
Speaking about the destructive impact of mass incarceration, Price asked people to consider “how many children have incarcerated parents, where…
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Oakland Post: Week of October 30 – November 5, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 30 - November 5, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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“Two things can be true at once.” An Afro-Latina Voter Weighs in on Identity and Politics
“As a Puerto Rican I do not feel spoken to in discussions about Latino voters... which is ironic because we…
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Ahead of Nov. Election, Event to Check Pulse of California’s Political Landscape
The Public Policy Institute of California is hosting a “2024 Speaker Series on California’s Future,” a preview event outlining the…
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A Prolific Painter: Artist and Advocate Lois Mailou Jones
Lois Mailou Jones was a prominent African American artist whose career spanned more than seven decades, from the Harlem Renaissance…
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New California Law Will Protect Students During Extreme Weather
On Sept. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will protect students from extreme weather conditions by requiring the…
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Health is Our Wealth: An Afrocentric Perspective to Health & Wellness
When I was an early-career mental health professional, my close friend was coming up in his construction career. We came…
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Gov. Newsom Signs Legislative Package to Increase Housing, Improve Accountability
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan legislative package to improve housing initiatives and address the homelessness crisis. The laws aim…
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Minister King X, Civil Rights Group Sue California Prisons Over Right to Protest
Oakland - Minister King X, a prison ‘artivist,’ and a civil rights group will hold a press conference at 11:30…
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Faces Around the Bay: Blanche Richardson
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson came to the Sydney Goldstein Theatre on Sept. 10 to participate in an…
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S.F. Collaborative Against Human Trafficking Hosts Annual Strategy Conference Nov. 7
The San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (SFCAHT) is hosting their Annual Conference on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m.…
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Chevron Reports Progress in Flaring, Emissions at Community Town Hall
At the first in a series of community town halls on Oct. 16, Chevron Richmond reported a reduction in year-over-year…
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History is Made: Oakland Youth Cast their Ballots For the First Time for School Board Elections
After five years of campaigning and fighting to be heard, Oakland teens have finally crossed the finish line and began…
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Love Life Organization Shows Love
As part of Love Life Week, the Love Life Foundation was honored to produce the 1974-75 World Champion Golden State…
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Evidence Appears to Show Cover-Up of Previous Charges of Discrimination Against Jewish and Black Jurors, D.A. Says
Today, District Attorney Pamela Price announced that attorneys assigned to review the office’s death penalty cases found evidence revealing that…
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In the City Attorney Race, Ryan Richardson Is Better for Oakland
It’s been two years since negotiations broke down between the City of Oakland and a developer who wants to build…
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S.F. Mayor London Breed Meets with Black Businesswomen Supporting Her Campaign
San Francisco Mayor London Breed met with 50 supporters at Cafe 22 in San Francisco's Union Square hosted by cafe…
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The Extraordinary Life of James Hemings: A Culinary Pioneer
James Hemings, born in 1765, became one of the most important figures in the history of American cuisine, due largely…
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Port of Oakland Board Approves $2 Million for Community Grants
On Oct. 21, the Oakland Board voted invest $2 million in economic development projects in West Oakland. The funds will…
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