Magaly Muñoz
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LA to the Bay: Thousands Protest in Mission District Against Immigration Raids, Travel Bans
Activists and allies alike gathered outside of the 24th Street Mission BART Station and City Hall to denounce the increased…
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Oakland Hosts Town Hall Addressing Lead Hazards in City Housing
According to the city, there are 22,000 households in need of services for lead issues, most in predominantly low-income or…
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Oakland Begins Month-Long Closure on Largest Homeless Encampment
At 8 a.m. sharp, city workers began piling up trash and dismantling makeshift homes along the nearly five-block encampment. City…
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Oakland’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods Are Struggling to Eat and Stay Healthy
For this story, we focused on eight of the 12 ZIP codes in Oakland, those pertaining to East and West…
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Undocumented Workers Are Struggling to Feed Themselves. Slashed Budgets and New Immigration Policies Bring Fresh Challenges
Founded more than 20 years ago, Street Level Health Project started with a handful of nurses and volunteers visiting day…
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Retired Bay Area Journalist Finds Success in Paris with Black History Tours
In the late 90s, Stevenson finally realized her dream of living in Paris, now with her daughter. She started exploring…
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Oakland Poll: Tell Us What You Think About the Cost of Groceries in Oakland
Food banks and grocery giveaways are a large part of the resources nonprofits in Oakland prioritize, particularly in areas like…
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Oakland Community Art Center is Helping Immigrants Heal from Trauma
The programs are catered to youth and adults with programs called “Arts in Schools” and “Arts and Wellness.” Students are…
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Last City Council Meeting of the Year Ends on Sour Note with Big Budget Cuts
In a five to one vote, with Councilmembers Carroll Fife and Janani Ramachandran excused, the council passed a plan aimed…
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A Student-Run Group Is Providing Critical Support Services to Underserved Residents
During his three years volunteering at the program, Resource Director Zain Shabbir, says he noticed that many of the people…
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A Student-Run Group Provides Critical Support Services to Underserved Residents
Those visiting The Suitcase Clinic can get legal advice, sign up for food assistance, receive housing resources, get medical help,…
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Advocates Concerned After CARE Court Launches in Alameda County
CARE Court, or the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Court, is a civil court process that provides a 12-month treatment…
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Assemblymembers Discuss Public Safety and Revitalization During Downtown Berkeley Visit
Over the past few years, several reports have been released across the country highlighting the need to revitalize commercial districts…
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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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