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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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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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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Board Candidates, District 7
For the first time in California’s history, 16- and 17-year-olds in Oakland will be able to vote in their respective…
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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 5
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
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Oakland’s Clergy Leaders Say ‘No’ Vote to Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
“The recall of the mayor is not needed and ill-founded. Oakland does not need chaos. Oakland does not need coal…
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Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Announces $7.5 Million Settlement Agreement with Walmart
The settlement resolves allegations that Walmart unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste and medical waste from its facilities statewide to municipal…
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Black Tulip Calls for Action and a Cultural Shift in Oakland for Black Women’s Safety
Anyka Howard, founder of the Betti Ono Foundation and visionary of Black Tulip, expressed the core value of the movement…
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OP-ED: Slogans Over Solutions: The Real Cost of Defunding the Police
Let’s be blunt: Defund the Police is not just a failure—it’s a farce. Consider Oakland’s much-hyped MACRO program, designed to…
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Oakland Post: Week of October 23 – 29, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 23 - 29, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Libby Schaaf: Guilty Former mayor agrees to $21,000 fine for serious election violations, avoiding criminal prosecution
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who is currently running for State Treasurer in 2026, has agreed to pay a $21,…
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Delivers State of the City Address Weeks Before Recall Election
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her State of the City address at a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, laying…
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Oakland’s Asian Community Rallies Against Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
Self-assured and defiant, Mayor Sheng Thao strongly defended her achievements during her first two years as mayor and went on…
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Oakland Hosts Town Halls on Public Safety to Discuss Concerns with Residents
The City of Oakland held a series of town halls on public safety this week to discuss and address residents'…
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The Divine 9 Educate Voters at Vote Smart Summit
Oakland, CA – Recognizing that the upcoming election will be one of the most crucial of our lifetime, the San…
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Marin County Seeks Input on Community Needs from Marin City, San Rafael Residents
You can make a difference. Please spend a few minutes to take the Marin County Housing & Community Needs Survey…
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Home Repair Services for Low-Income Marin County Homeowners
Habitat Greater San Francisco (HGSF) is offering major home repair and improvement services for low-income homeowners in Marin County. HGSF…
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Bay Area’s Fijian Community Celebrates Island’s Independence in Richmond
On Thursday, Oct. 10, Fijian Americans and their neighbors throughout the Bay Area celebrated Fiji Independence Day, including in Richmond.…
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Ohemaa Nyanin Named GM of Valkyries WNBA Team
The Bay Area is filled with excitement, and much of the conversation is about the Bay Area’s newest WNBA team…
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New Billboards on Impact of Progressive Prosecutors Go Up in East Oakland
The Alameda County District Attorney Accountability Table (ACDA Accountability Table) is excited to unveil two thought-provoking billboards across Oakland this…
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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…
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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"…
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