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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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At Oakland Symphony’s 2024-25 Season Opening, Music Director Kedrick Armstrong Will Make History
Music Director Kedrick Armstrong will make history with his debut performance at the Oakland Symphony’s 2024-25 Season Opening Concert on…
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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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Report: Cal Drug Counter Drug Task Force Has Seized More Than 5,000 Lbs of Fentanyl
Last week, the Governor’s office reported that the California National Guard’s (Cal Guard) Counterdrug Task Force has seized more than…
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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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Opinion: Trump Wants to Take the Constitution, Fold it Up and Make Himself a Crown
On Oct. 14, two people got sick at a Donald Trump Town Hall in Pennsylvania. But Trump seemed indifferent --…
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Opinion: Kamala’s Gun and the Men in My Lyft Focus Groups
Kamala Harris started the week with a bang. “I have a Glock, and I’ve had it for some time,” she…
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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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Essay: A Survivor’s Relives “The Strike,” a Moving Film Capturing Injustices at Pelican Bay State Prison
It was a privilege to be invited to be part of the panel for the October 9th screening of the…
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UC Berkeley, Spelman Alum Ruha Benjamin Among 2024 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award Recipients
The daughter of an African American man and a Persian-Indian woman, Ruha Benjamin is a transdisciplinary scholar and writer illuminating…
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Soaring Birds and Towering Waves Greet Attendees at 29th Annual Maafa Commemoration at Ocean Beach
The 29th Annual MAAFA Commemoration San Francisco Bay Area was held at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Oct. 13. Warm and cloudy…
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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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How Mobihealth Drives a Telemedicine Revolution in Africa
As a child growing up in northern Nigeria, Dr. Funmi Adewara experienced a severe hand injury that required multiple surgeries…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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