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Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches for 2023
Get into the fall spirit by picking out your favorite pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. Best of all, the…
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California Latino Legislative Caucus Celebrates 50th Anniversary
“The issues that are bringing us together as Latinos are California issues, whether it’s housing insecurity and affordability, looking at…
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At Harvard, a Battle Over What Should Be Said About the Hamas Attacks
Harvard leadership, including its first Black president, Claudine Gay, came under fire for failing to voice an opinion, or take…
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COMMENTARY: War Against Palestine — Show Caution
Israel has taken over lands that were not part of Israel, has allowed Jewish settlers to take over Palestinian homes…
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Reporter Magaly Muñoz Begins 2-Year Fellowship at Oakland Post
A graduate of Sacramento State University, Muñoz’s journalism experience includes working for the State Hornet, the university’s student-run newspaper and…
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Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. Steve Bradford’s Ebony Alert Bill into Law
Black women and girls are at increased risk of being harmed and sex trafficked. A recent report on human trafficking…
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Oakland Post: Week of October 11 – 17, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 11 - 17 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Congresswoman Lee Nominated by President Biden to Represent the United States at the UN General Assembly
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) issued the below statement following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his intent to…
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U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, Sen. Ed Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden-Harris Administration to Enact Comprehensive Fentanyl Harm Reduction Strategy
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) Tuesday led 18 of their colleagues in urging the Biden-Harris administration…
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Historic Black University: Multiple Suspects Sought After Shooting Incident at Morgan State University
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around…
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Long Food Lines in Richmond as Residents Endure Rising Costs
In the last eight months, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has seen demand for its services increase…
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Want a Cheap Thrill? Fleet Week Pancakes Aboard Red Oak Victory
The Red Oak Victory Ship is located at 1337 Canal Blvd. in Richmond. Regular tickets are $5 for children age…
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El Sobrante Stroll Returns with Parade, Vendors and More
The 28th annual incarnation of the event—which typically brings out about 20,000 people—kicked off with a parade with marching bands…
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Alameda County District Attorney Announces Charges in Brutal Assault of Elderly Man
Witnesses reported that on Aug. 17 Lambert stabbed the elderly man eight times in the head and proceeded to strike…
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Oakland Post: Week of October 4 – 10, 2023
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of October 4 - 10, 2023 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland NAACP Calls on Oakland Mayor to Rehire Former OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong
The arbitration hearing conducted by retired federal judge Maria Rivera has issued a 54-page opinion, which the Oakland NAACP says…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Declares ‘Boogaloo Dance Day’ Honoring Oakland’s Street Dance Legacy
Nearly six decades ago, African American youths on the streets of Oakland gave birth to an innovative dance culture that…
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COMMENTARY: Racism’s Killing Legacy
We all should blame these modern-day politicians responsible for our current climate of hate. Gov. Ron DeSantis's statements of regret…
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Richmond Promise Distributes Laptops to College-Bound Students
Funded via Richmond Promise’s Grant from the City of Richmond’s Department of Children & Youth, the organization handed out nearly…
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Richmond Tennis Player Wins Thriller at SF City Championships
Fernando Ramos of Richmond showcased his commitment to tennis, ultimately emerging as the champion in the highly competitive 3.0 Men’s…
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A Happy Birthday to Stockton’s Mrs. Fannie Walker, 93
The six sons of Mrs. Fannie Walker, who turned 93, on Sept.22, wish her the happiest of birthdays and hope…
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COMMENTARY: I Have a Dream? MLK Jr. Said We’re Owed a Check, Too.
I wasn’t at the 60th commemoration of the March on Washington. But I was at the 50th in 2013, right…
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OPINION: MACRO, Oakland’s Civilian Policing Unit, Is Underutilized. Why?
The Coalition for Police Accountability hears from residents who associate CPA with the community advocacy and development of MACRO and are…
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U.C. Berkeley No. 1 U.S. Public University in Times Higher Ed Rankings
This year the rankings, now in their 20th edition, were based on five criteria: teaching (the learning environment); research environment (volume,…
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Acting President of Temple University Dies Suddenly After Memorial Service
"President Epps was a devoted servant and friend who represented the best parts of Temple,” the university said in a…
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