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The Rise East Project: The 40 x 40 Initiative to Bring New Vision on Quality of Life in Black East Oakland
In 2021, the 40x40 initiative was created by a coalition of community-based organizations, Roots Community Health Clinic, Black Cultural Zone…
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Reform Advocates Applaud Alameda County’s DA for Prioritizing Youth Rehabilitation
The Alameda County DA Accountability Table (ACDAAT), a coalition made up of 10 community-based organizations, is praising Alameda County District…
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Local Black Leaders Break Silence on “Politicization” of Oakland NAACP Branch
Several lifelong NAACP members, including Black Business Round Table host Doug Blacksher and civil rights attorney Walter Riley, held a…
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Speaking at New Hope Baptist, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Promotes Community Initiatives
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, speaking recently at New Hope Baptist Church at 5717 Foothill Blvd. in East Oakland, pledged to…
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Bonds for the 385 Drake Development Halted
In a ruling that marks a major milestone for affirming the concerns of Marin City residents, a Marin County judge…
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Judge Halts Funding for Housing Protested by Marin City Residents
In a ruling that marks a major milestone for affirming the concerns of Marin City residents, a Marin County judge…
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California to Roll Back Grant Program That Helps Low- and Middle-Income Residents Build ADUs
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program may receive only $25 million in new funding instead…
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D.A. Pamela Price Clarifies Duties, Concerns In Sit-Down With Community Stakeholders
I had the privilege to have a sit-down interview with Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on July 16. Accompanying…
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Residential Insurance Prices Increase as Insurers Slow Business in California
Joseph Thomas was surprised to receive a notice from his homeowner’s association (HOA) this spring letting him know that there…
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State Approves Marin’s Housing Element: County supplements planning document with additional enhancements
The State of California has approved the County of Marin’s plan to meet housing needs through 2032 and comply with…
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Richmond Hopes to Acquire Motel 6 to House Homeless
The City of Richmond hopes to acquire the Motel 6 near Civic Center Plaza in order to convert the hotel…
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Council Members Propose Amendments to Oakland’s Proposed Budget
Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, joined by members of the Oakland Council’s Budget Team, this week released amendments to the…
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How Four California Cities Are Approaching Reparations for Black Residents
The California Reparations Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans will hold its last in-person meeting…
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Supes Introduce Resolution to Keep Port Shelter Site Open for Unhoused Residents
At Tuesday's meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton called a plan to close…
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Mayor Thao Proposes New Budget that Avoids Layoffs and Protects Oakland City Services
Mayor Sheng Thao this week released her “One Oakland” Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2025 Proposed Budget. Despite a massive two-year deficit…
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California Lawmakers Want to Know Why Billions in Spending isn’t Reducing Homelessness
The state has spent billions of dollars on homelessness in recent years. So why is the crisis getting worse instead…
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Citizen Coalition Says City Can Save a Billion Dollars with Alternative Approach to Unsheltered Homelessness
The city is taking the wrong approach to getting unsheltered people off San Francisco streets, according to a citizen group…
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