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MORE THAN WORDS: Lack of Translation Services and Trust Leave Out Voices in Stockton
In February, Griselda Juarez left her work early at Premier Finishing, a company that specializes in painting auto parts for…
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Felecia Gaston Publishes New Book on Marin City
Felecia Gaston, the founder and director of Performing Stars of Marin, and The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, will…
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Town Parade Celebrates Oakland High and Oakland Tech Basketball Champions
Oakland's pride was at an all-time high on Sunday afternoon as the basketball state champions of Oakland High and Oakland…
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California Black Media Political Playback: Black Candidates Are Queuing Up for Intense Political Battles Ahead
The 2024 general election is over a year away but candidates across California have begun throwing their hats in the…
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Gov. Newsom and Advocates at Impasse Over Funding for Black Students Education
Last week, at the invitation of the Black in School Coalition (BISC), over 2,500 K-12 students, parents, education advocates, and…
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Action Required: Medi-Cal Renewal Process Is Underway Across California
Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal should keep an eye out for a yellow envelope in their mailbox over the next 14…
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Youth Leaders Gather for Local My Brother’s Keeper Summit
The My Brother’s Keeper Bay Area Alliance held its inaugural ‘A3- Awareness, Advocacy, and Action’ Youth Summit on Saturday, March…
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Oakland Post: Week of April 26 – May 2, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 26 - May 2, 2023 The post Oakland Post:…
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge 371
April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was…
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Artist Highlight: TJ Walkup “Iconoclast, Cartoon Illustrator, Filmmaker”
Born in 1970 in Napa, California, TJ has studied and practices in multiple creative and technical disciplines, MIDI and Sound…
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April 22, 2023 is Earth Day – AND It is also Beautify Vallejo Day!
The Vallejo Beautification Commission is teaming up with the Vallejo Watershed Alliance to help celebrate Earth Day. Celebrate Earth Day…
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7 Earthquakes Rumble Through Bay Area
Seven earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 4.4 shook the Bay Area Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The…
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Former Assemblymember Sandré Swanson Running for State Senate 7th District Seat
Former Oakland Assemblymember Sandré Swanson authorized his campaign committee’s filing of paperwork to open his account to run for the…
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Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo Festivities to Return After 3-Year Hiatus
Richmond’s 23rd Street Merchants Association is organizing the return of the Cinco de Mayo festival Sunday, May 7 from 10…
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Guns Don’t Kill People, But People Pull the Triggers
When I heard that the Oakland Post was publishing a notice of a rally for D.A. Pamela Price at the…
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Alameda County Fair Chance Job and Resource Fair – Wednesday, April 26, 2023
In recognition of National Reentry Month, the Alameda County Social Services Agency, in partnership with the Oakland Private Industry Council,…
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JACK CHANDRA NAIDU
Visitation services for Mr. Naidu will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 4:00PM - 8:00PM, at Holy Sepulchre,…
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City Blocks Development Saying it Does Not Fit Oakland’s General Zoning Plan
The community-wide demand to save HNU is growing stronger and more organized. A new coalition, “Reclaim Holy Names,” was scheduled…
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Oakland Teachers Take Strike Vote, Accuse OUSD of Unfair Labor Practices
In a media release, the union announced that voting began on Monday: “Instead of negotiating a fair contract for the…
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Fight Over Vallejo NAACP Presidency Threatens to Tear Org Apart
The Vallejo branch of the NAACP was torn apart this year by the sudden death of its longtime president, Jimmie…
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Suspect Arrested by BPD Detectives on Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Charges
On March 26th, 2023, between 9:13 pm and 9:20 pm, a victim (female in her 20’s) was grabbed from behind,…
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Women’s History Month Month – Soroptimist International of Vallejo Celebrates 84 Years of Service!
The Mission - Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and…
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AC Transit Honors 11 Bus Operators for Combined 295 Years of Safe Driving
They navigate unpredictable driving from fellow road warriors while maneuvering busses starting at 40 ft. long, 11 ft. high and…
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Silicon Valley Lawmaker Says, ‘Missing Middle’ Can’t Afford Housing
One Silicon Valley lawmaker wants the state to get into the housing market to assist residents in the "missing middle"…
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Data Shows Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy
As the Bay Area's economy continues its up-and-down recovery from the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent data shows…
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