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Oakland Forms Bonds with Bolton, England and Sanzule Kingdom, Ghana New Sister Cities Strengthen Cultural, Economic Ties and Promise Mutual Growth for All Communities Involved
On the heels of a groundbreaking trip to the United Kingdom, Oakland Post Ambassador Jonathan Fitness Jones, a member of…
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Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, PIC Lead Effort to Save East Oakland Martial Arts School
For over 50 years Sifu Bill and Mary Owens have owned and operated Cascos Martial Arts Academy in East Oakland.…
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Financial Failure by Oakland Cannery’s Landlord Leads to Eviction of Longtime Residential Artists
Douglas Stewart has spent the last 15 years making his space at the Oakland Cannery into a home with artwork…
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$5 Parking – Bringing New Life to Uptown and Downtown Business Areas
Oakland leaders gathered downtown in front of the Fox Theater at 1805 Telegraph Ave. to announce safety plans being launched…
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Día de los Muertos Festivities in Oakland Bring in Crowds of Celebrants
On Oct. 22, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) held its annual celebration at 10th and Fallon streets while the…
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Launches Human Trafficking Advisory Council
Oakland Police Department, also a part of the advisory council, shared that in partnership with the FBI, they completed 26…
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Parents and Youth Host Candidate Forum for District 5 OUSD Board Representative
Oakland families gathered at Lazear Charter Academy last Thursday night to meet the candidates running to represent District 5 on…
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Steph and Ayesha Curry Commit $50 Million to Support Oakland Schools
: Stephen and Ayesha Curry are committing to raise $50 million over the next three years to support Oakland schools,…
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Oakland Has Plans to Bring Roots and Soul Soccer to the Oakland Coliseum Area
The Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee on Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. will discuss a resolution…
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California Sen. Alex Padilla Introduces Legislation to Expand Higher Ed Opportunities for Latino Students
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, California Senator Alex Padilla introduced legislation initiatives to expand opportunities for Latino students in…
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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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Mayor Sheng Thao, City Leaders Announce New Grant Program to Revitalize Business Along City’s Commercial Corridors
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined city leaders and community partners to announce the launch of a new events sponsorship program…
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Oakland PAL Athletes Win at International Children’s Games in South Korea
Kids with the Oakland PAL, or Oakland Police Activities League, brought home four medals in track & field at the…
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Burundi’s Ambassador visits Oakland to unite and collaborate with Oakland-Burundi Sister Cities
In a remarkable display of international goodwill and cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Albert Nasasagare, the Special Advisor to President Évariste Ndayishimiye…
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Oakland NAACP Demands Investigation on Missed Deadline for Crime Fighting Funds from State
On Monday morning, community leaders including representatives from the Oakland NAACP chapter held a press conference at Acts Full Gospel…
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Black Cultural Zone, Block Inc., Gives Boost to Black Entrepreneurs
Black Cultural Zone (BCZ) and Block Inc., co-opened a space called “Uptown Market: The Best of Oakland” on Thursday, Aug.…
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‘An Archeology of Silence’ Exhibit at De Young Museum is Something to Talk About
Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit “An Archeology of Silence” made its U.S. premiere at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in…
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Oakland Celebrates Hiero Day 2023, Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
Thousands of music fans showed up at Oscar Grant Plaza Monday, Sept. 4 to celebrate the 11th annual Hiero Day…
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Community Leaders Plan $100 Million Investment in East Oakland
A new philanthropic partnership is kicking off a $100 million plan to invest $100 million to enhance the quality of…
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DA Pamela Price Engages Community at Good Hope Baptist Church Gathering
East Oakland’s Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church bore witness to an impactful event as Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price…
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Help Protect D.A. Pamela Price’s Victory
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is asking supporters of the justice reform agenda that led her to victory last…
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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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On the Road to the Senate, Barbara Lee Celebrates Her Birthday with Sandré Swanson
With beautiful views of the skyline in the background Congresswoman Barbara Lee, U.S. Senate candidate, celebrated her birthday earlier this…
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Police Commission Selects Consulting Firm for Police Chief Search
The Oakland Police Commission has selected the Byers Group as the consulting firm to conduct a search for a new…
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Despite Humble Beginnings in East Oakland
What does commitment and dedication look like? It can be seen in Mrs. Nina Gardner-Meeks who, as a young Black…
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