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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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‘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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“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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Advanced Conductors Provide Path for Grid Expansion
Several reconductoring projects have been initiated in Belgium and the Netherlands, and utility companies in the U.S. have used the…
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Former Mayor Willie L. Brown Endorses Dana Lang for BART Board District 7
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown has announced his endorsement support for Dana Lang for BART Board District 7…
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Oakland Xi Gamma Omega Honors the Chapter’s First Regional Director
More than 200 people gathered at Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill on Aug. 2 to honor Nichole Starr Jordan, a…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Issues Executive Order to Shut Down Homeless Encampments
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday directing all city departments to enforce the 2020 encampment management…
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Alameda County Supervisors Keith Carson and Nate Miley Endorse Dana Lang for BART Board District 7
Alameda County Supervisors Nate Miley and Keith Carson have announced their support for Dana Lang for the BART Board District…
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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…
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U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability,…
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Community Struggles for City of Berkeley to Honor to Commitment to Black Rep Theater
Berkeley’s Black Repertory Group (BBRG), the only Black-owned-and-operated theater in the East Bay, is pushing for the City of Berkeley…
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Visits “Green the Church” in Oakland
On June 7, Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, made a visit to Green the Church (GTC) in Oakland.…
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Oakland Youth May Be Able to Vote in the Upcoming November School Board Elections
Four years after passing Measure QQ, which advocated for youth voting in school board elections, Alameda County is progressing towards…
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New Permits Empower Home Cooks in Contra Costa to Sell Their Food
Contra Costa County cooks can now get a permit to sell home-cooked food, thanks to a new food permit made…
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Gus Newport: A Soldier for Justice
One year ago, on June 12, 2023, my husband of 35 years was picked up by a van at our…
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Juneteenth ‘Round the Bay.
Juneteenth is upon us, and it seems that since it achieved status as a federal holiday, the celebration is being…
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DoF Report: One in Five New Homes in California Are Now ADUs
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in California have more than doubled in the last half-decade, making the yards of one in…
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In Crowded Race, Jovanka Beckles Wins Spot in November Runoff for State Senate
AC Transit Board Director Jovanka Beckles came in second place in the six-way primary race for state Senate District 7…
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Faces Around the Bay: Sidney Carey
Sidney Carey was born in Dallas, Texas. He moved with his family to West Oakland as a baby. His sister…
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Rich Lyons, Longtime Campus Business, Innovation Leader, Will Be UC Berkeley’s Next Chancellor
Rich Lyons, an established economist, former dean of the Haas School of Business and the campus's current leader for innovation…
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Who are the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Candidates’ Top Campaign Contributors?
Below, we’ve listed each candidate’s 10 highest campaign contributors. For Miley, two of his top campaign donors also bought their…
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Faces Around the Bay: Helena P. Hill
Helena P. Hill, 92, was born and raised on her grandfather’s farm in Plaquemine, Louisiana. “We had cows, chickens and…
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Richmond’s Growing Bay Trail Boasts Bountiful Beauty
The Standard recently enjoyed a sunny-day stroll through Richmond’s Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and an exquisite section of the…
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