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An Inside Look into How San Francisco Analyzes Homeless Encampments
Dozens of unhoused people are camped at Sixth and Jesse streets in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. Tents made…
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Fights Narrowly Break Out at Business Strike Press Conference at Oakland City Hall
Recall supporters called for a one-day business strike for the second year in a row to demand that the city…
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Oakland Students Reflect on Their Journey Voting for the First Time in Local Elections
In 2020, the measure that allowed youth voting, Measure QQ, passed with 68% of the vote but was delayed for…
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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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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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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 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 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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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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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 1
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
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2024 Local Elections: Q&A for Oakland Unified School Candidates, District 3
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views…
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Homelessness Committee and Advocates Urge City to Stop Confiscating Unhoused People’s Belongings
Encampment sweeps are not a new method of action to evict people from living and sleeping on the streets in…
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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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Los Angeles Hosts Annual ‘Stop the Hate’ Campaign Amidst Growing Reports
Los Angeles County hosted its seventh annual United Against Hate Week with community partners to rally against the growing hate…
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Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods
The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping…
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Advocates Hold Rally to “Issue a Citation” to City to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Advocates in San Francisco held a rally Thursday afternoon in front of City Hall to issue a symbolic citation to…
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Oakland Students Learn to Foster Solidarity Through Multiracial Leadership Organization
For over 25 years, an Oakland leadership organization has worked to foster multiracial relationships amongst students, where historically, there has…
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Diabetes Continues to Largely Impact Low-Income Black and Brown Communities
Communities of color, particularly Black and Brown people, are amongst the most affected by Type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to…
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Pressure Rises as More People Call on Mayor Sheng Thao to Resign from Office
The Oakland Police Officers Association is the newest set of upset residents calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign from…
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Bay Area Leaders and Community Are Rallying Behind Vice President Harris’ Recent Presidential Race News
In a wild turn of events that many had been speculating about and asking for over the last several weeks,…
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Former Black Panther Leader, Elaine Brown, Champions Affordable Housing with New Complex in West Oakland
West Oakland is now the proud location for the new 100% affordable housing complex for low-income families. The Black Panther…
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Oakland Narrowly Avoids Major Budget Cuts With Newly Signed Deal For Coliseum Sale
Oakland has taken a big step towards securing funds that will save the city from major budget cuts by signing…
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Housing Not Handcuffs: Residents and Leaders Call Out City for Aggressive Homelessness Policy
One week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered cities to start clearing out homelessness encampments in their jurisdiction, San Francisco leaders…
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Affordable Housing for Homeless Seniors Experiencing Coming to the Mission District
City leaders, developers and community partners celebrate the groundbreaking of a new senior affordable living facility in the Mission District…
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