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fromThe Oaklandside
15 hours ago

Is Waymo coming to Oakland?

Waymo and Tesla are exploring operating autonomous taxis in Oakland, engaging with city and airport officials while currently limited to supervised autonomous operations in California.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

A 'palpable fear around attendance' for Oakland's immigrant students

Newly arrived immigrant students in Oakland face intensified deportation fears, causing absenteeism, work over education, and increased mental health and case-management needs.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland official loses restraining order case against activist

A judge denied Assistant City Administrator Harold Duffey's request for a civil harassment restraining order against activist Seneca Scott.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Mago month-long event series showcases diversity of Latin American cuisines

Mago in Oakland will host a month-long Latin American dinner series Sept.14–Oct.11 celebrating diverse Latin American cuisines through chef collaborations and cultural programming.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Prince Harry's charm' offensive shows work-shy' William how to be royal: expert

Prince Harry's upbeat public engagements, charity donation, and possible reconciliation with King Charles eclipsed Prince William's return and shifted public perceptions.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Yet another data-breach letter? Here's what to do

Data breaches are increasingly common, exposing personal information and undermining trust in banks while requiring individuals and institutions to adopt stronger cybersecurity and response measures.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

From juvenile offenders to first responders, a new documentary goes inside an innovative Oakland program

Wellington Jackson's Bay Area Youth EMT Program trains juvenile-justice-involved young adults, free, to become EMTs or firefighter-paramedics, transforming lives and careers.
#homelessness
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland could arrest people for being homeless under councilmember's proposal

Oakland would allow encampment removals without offering shelter and permit citations or arrests for camping in prohibited public spaces.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Mayor Lee announces new Oakland office focused on homelessness

Oakland will create a centralized Office of Homelessness Solutions to coordinate encampment response, shelters, data, prevention, outreach, rental support, and housing development.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Federal judge scraps landlord lawsuit over Oakland, Alameda County eviction bans

A federal judge ruled Alameda County and Oakland's pandemic eviction moratoriums did not constitute an unconstitutional taking of landlords' property.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Obelisco is resurrected on Lakeshore; Jack London Square gets new sports bar

Two new Oakland spots opened: Obelisco reopened on Lakeshore Ave offering Mexican dishes and tequila/mezcal cocktails; The Hub watch bar opened in Jack London Square.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Where are you in your home-buying journey?

Buy when financially prepared: prioritize steady income, adequate credit, low debt-to-income, understanding true costs, and consider rate-lock options while house hunting.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Dish of the week: Drunken noodles from Tao Yuen

A no-frills establishment located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown, Tao Yuen serves steaming hot dim sum to-go at accessible prices. My go-to order is the ho fun ($6.62), or as my Cantonese-speaking partner likes to call them, drunken noodles. Bouncy rice noodles, thinly sliced cabbage, caramelized onions, and marinated beef are stir-fried in an umami sauce for the dish. It's topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a smidge of cilantro, creating a symphony of savory and fresh flavors.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Mexican American community explodes in joy at international soccer match in Oakland

No fans were waiting for the Mexican national soccer team as its players entered the downtown Marriott hotel last Sunday night. No massive swarm was begging for selfies, as usual. In the middle of a wave of anti-immigrant crackdowns by the federal government that has spooked away fans, you could have thought that the team's international friendly at the Oakland Coliseum against Japan, just a year out from the World Cup, was going to be a bust.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Girls closed the gender gap in math; then the pandemic struck

Girls closed the math gender gap pre-pandemic, but since COVID girls' math scores fell more than boys', reversing the lead in most districts.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

East Bay restaurant openings heat up in August

Park Station beer garden opened in Alameda with over two dozen California taps and Southie vendor; Berkeley gained Annie's gelato and Hopscotch/Itani Sushi.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland had a plan to regulate Airbnbs and Vrbos. Why has it taken 9 years?

Oakland postponed final action on proposed short-term rental regulations until spring 2026 after years of delays and shifting timelines.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Remembering David 'Chicken' Nesmith, protector of Oakland's water and the San Francisco Bay, and mentor to Oakland's youth

David "Chicken" Nesmith was a lifelong environmental and social-justice activist, mentor, and champion of San Francisco Bay’s watersheds who died March 26.
#oakland-politics
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Google hit with $3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case

EU fines Google €2.95 billion, orders an end to self-preferencing and ad-tech conflicts, and signals possible structural remedies if proposed fixes are inadequate.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Q&A: How Oakland schools educate youth about the dangers of human trafficking

Human trafficking is a blanket term that covers all forms of exploitation, including labor trafficking and commercial sex trafficking. Each one brings an entirely different set of challenges, so it's important to be specific. All survivors have different preferences for how they'd like to be referred to. Some people want to be identified as victims or survivors. Others are OK with both. Some don't want to be identified as either.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This fire season, Oakland Fire says it's fully staffed for the first time in 20 years

Oakland restored firefighting capacity through Measure MM funding and reopened stations, improving local readiness while statewide wildfire activity remains high but locally manageable.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Spurned by the WNBA, Oaklanders have embraced the Valkyries anyway

Oakland fans endure difficult commutes to support the San Francisco–based Golden State Valkyries, building community despite geographic and economic barriers.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

OPD's decision to encrypt its radio feed takes away a crucial reporting tool

The Oakland Police Department encrypted its radio communications, blocking public access to scanner feeds that previously allowed real-time monitoring of incidents.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

Landmark streetcar in Lisbon derails, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others

Authorities called it an accident, the worst in the city's recent history, and it cast a pall over Lisbon's charm for the millions of foreign tourists who arrive every year. The yellow-and-white streetcar, which goes up and down a steep downtown hill in tandem with one going the opposite way, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along. Its sides and top were partially crumpled, and it appeared to have crashed into a building where the road bends.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Rainbow Sierrans, the Sierra Club's first LGBTQ hiking group, on 40 years of trekking together

On a foggy morning in August, a group of hikers stood laughing and joking, trekking poles in hand and backpacks full, at the top of a trail in Reinhardt Regional Redwood Park. That day, those joining the Rainbow Sierrans were mainly older women. Even in the early hours of the day, the energy emanating from them indicated a passion for the outdoors and the smiles passed between them hinted at the decades-long friendships many of them share.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This week in Oakland: the Black Liberation Walking Tour, and a 'Cheeky Thursdays' community meetup

Oakland hosts diverse weekend events including an international soccer friendly, cultural walking tour, magic centennial gala, restaurant art nights, and an Arctic-focused virtual lecture.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Tesla tops sales in Norway where almost all new cars are EVs

Tesla accounted for more than a fifth of new car sales in Norway in August, with electric cars as a whole accounting for 97% of new passenger vehicle registrations. Tesla models were close to 22% of new car sales in August, with Volkswagen making up about 13%, according to the Norwegian Road Federation. Chinese manufacturer BYD more than tripled the number of cars it registered in the country last month, while Toyota and Volvo monthly sales were well below where they were a year earlier.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Oaklanders vs. pollution: on the podcast

When a toxic metal foundry finally shut down in East Oakland after years of community organizing, residents celebrated a hard-won victory. But as our environmental reporter discovered, a new polluter was allowed to move in with the city's blessing. This story reveals how environmental enforcement works - or doesn't work - in Oakland, and the powerful force of engaged residents fighting for their neighborhoods.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Renting vs. owning a home - which is best for you right now?

Renting is a short-term commitment. You can sign a lease and have the flexibility to move somewhere else after the lease is over Maintenance and repairs are typically handled by the landlord, saving you time and money. Additionally, taxes and other local expenses are also usually covered by the landlord If you live in a city with high property taxes, renting may be more affordable, helping to reduce your monthly payments
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

'We're going to sink again': Fresh out of receivership, OUSD receives sobering budget update

Together, these developments have led to a concerning decline in the district's unrestricted general fund, Grant-Dawson said. In June, it was projected to be about $22 million. But after the closing of the books, the fund balance is $6 million. When Grant-Dawson joined the district during the 2019-2020 school year, the fund balance was in the negative and her department has worked to build it back up. As recently as 2023-2024, it was at $62.8 million.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

'It's a labor of love and a sacrifice': A Q&A with Oakland's fire chief

It didn't cross Damon Covington's mind to become a firefighter until, he said, a voice "out of the blue" in his early 20s urged him to do it.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Christian Peeples, transit board director who advocated for electric buses, dies at 78

H.E. Christian Peeples, a 28-year AC Transit board member and transportation advocate, died at 78; board begins process to fill his Ward 1 seat.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

This week in Oakland: The Paranormal Cirque circus, and the Reel Queer Flix short films screening

Bay Area events include HIERO Day moving to San Francisco, Paranormal Cirque, Worst Film Festival, and Next Level nightclub opening.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Get to know Oakland's newest Michelin-starred restaurant

Sun Moon Studio pairs Alan Hsu's savory cooking and Sarah Cooper's baking to create a Michelin-starred California cuisine restaurant centered on contrast.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

'I have people in line to give me money': how Oakland councilmembers spent their officeholder funds

fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

'I have people in line to give me money': how Oakland councilmembers spent their officeholder funds

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Did a monster take a bite out of the Grand Lake Theatre sign?

The Grand Lake Theatre's rooftop "G" lost a corner from metal fatigue and is undergoing multi-year restoration, including LED conversion and marquee maintenance.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Help needed: Oakland teachers turn to fundraising for classroom supplies

Aguilar-Ceja had been in the foster care system and was moved from Oakland to Concord in the middle of her high school years. But she loved the close-knit community at her small Fruitvale charter school and didn't want to change schools. Her advisor at ARISE, who lived in Pleasanton, offered to pick her up from Concord and drive her to school.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Dish of the week: Rice cake soup from Seoul Gomtang

The gomtang tteokguk is bubbling furiously when the server places it in front of you. As much as you want to, you can't eat the scalding rice cake soup immediately, but you can pick at the radish and cabbage kimchi, cucumber salad, and bowl of rice that have been delivered alongside it as you wait. I'm far from an expert in Korean cuisine, but my understanding is that tteokguk is typically eaten on the Lunar New Year, symbolizing purity, prosperity, and the passing of another year.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Investigating Oakland city contracts: on the podcast

Oakland's city contracting process faces scrutiny over fairness, transparency, and potential preferential treatment in awarding millions of dollars in contracts.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

A grisly murder 100 years ago was the East Bay's crime of the century

A dismembered young woman’s body parts were found in the East Bay wetlands in 1925, prompting a wide, high-profile murder investigation.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Dahlias are in full bloom at The Gardens at Lake Merritt

It's a sweltering Thursday afternoon at The Gardens at Lake Merritt, where longtime dahlia growers Chris Dix and Curtis Maxwell are tending to the colorful perennials adjacent to the Lakeside Park Garden Center. Dix and Maxwell are members of the San Leandro Dahlia Society who are currently preparing for the upcoming competition show at the center on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Led by doctor QB, interim coach Reich, Stanford heads into opener at Hawaii with an all-new look

Andrew Luck rapidly reshaped Stanford football with 17 transfers, Frank Reich as interim coach, and veteran QB Ben Gulbranson aiming to revitalize a 3-9 program.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Talk to your kids about money

It's never too early to start having a conversation with your kids - whether they're in elementary school, high school or college - about smart ways to navigate finances. Starting the conversation earlier will help create healthy money habits as they grow, ultimately benefiting their financial future. To help you get started, here are tips that make it easier for kids of all ages to learn how to save, budget and begin managing their finances more independently:
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

A toxic foundry finally left East Oakland. Then the city allowed in a new polluter

A former metal foundry site in East Oakland, contaminated with arsenic and lead, is being used as a tow yard during a delayed remediation.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Sexual assault survivors in Oakland: A guide to resources after BRAVE Bay Area

BRAVE Bay Area recently announced it will permanently close at the end of September. Co-founded in 1971 by a Berkeley woman whose 15-year-old foster daughter was sexually assaulted at Berkeley High School, BRAVE was the nation's first rape crisis center. It became a national model for organizations that support survivors of gender-based violence. In addition to its drop-in service center in San Leandro, the nonprofit offers a bilingual hotline, accompanies survivors to the police station, hospital, and court, and provides training to volunteer counselors.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Training today's Oakland high schoolers to be tomorrow's EMTs, nursing assistants and ER workers

Oakland Unified's Highway to Work trains recent high school graduates for technical healthcare roles, offering paid internships, certification support, and career pathways in healthcare.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Lake Merritt's grand Bellevue Club is up for sale

A nearly 100-year-old building with expansive views of Oakland's Lake Merritt has been put up for sale again, this time after plans appear to have collapsed to develop it as a new hub for a San Francisco-based private club. The building, originally named the Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County when it opened in March 1929 and renamed the Bellevue in the late 20th century, was listed for sale on June 17 for an undisclosed price.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

INNA Jam in its final days; Mia Mezcaleria and Sugata shutter

Three East Bay eateries—INNA Jam, Mia Mezcaleria, and Sugata—have closed, with INNA Jam selling remaining inventory through the end of September.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.montereyherald.com
3 weeks ago

Regent's Slide stabilization effective, repairs advance at Highway 1 site

Slope stabilization using remote-controlled excavation, shear dowels, steel bars and cement has enabled sustained excavation at Regent's Slide while Highway 1 remains blocked.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Why the Berkeley Farmers Markets suddenly look so different

There isn't additional parking in these areas, so if they can't park next to their tents, where can they park? There was really a lot of back and forth with the city.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

'We can't take that risk:' The Spanish Table says graceful goodbye to Berkeley

Schoell emphasized, "It may not be the world's best party, but we wanted to go out with a moment of grace," highlighting the celebratory tone of the closure.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

This week in Oakland: Orchestra Gold album listening party, and a new art exhibit in Temescal

Bar Shiru is a vital hub for Oakland's cultural scene, hosting album listening parties like the one for Orchestra Gold, showcasing local talent and promoting music engagement.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Kaiser, nurses union, PG&E spent big on Barbara Lee's inauguration weekend

Mayor Barbara Lee's inaugural events were funded by a committee that raised over $290,000, reflecting community support and celebration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Filoli's Summer Stage Concert Series wraps up with blues, jazz

The Reverend Shawn Amos performs blues and soul on Monday, Aug. 25, while Halsey and the Hi-Hats play jazz on Tuesday, Aug. 26, during Filoli's Summer Stage Concert Series.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Dish of the week: The 2nd Street from Flavor Brigade

Flavor Brigade's Italian ice is made with real fruit purees, creating intensely flavored, almost snowy ice that's worlds apart from syrupy snow cones.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Fremont property sale: Single-family residence sells for $2.3 million

The property located in the 44600 block of Japala Place in Fremont was sold on May 29, 2025, for $2,250,000, which amounts to $1,391 per square foot.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland's Argent Materials reaches a settlement with Bay Area air district over pollution violations

Settlement reached to resolve air quality violations by Argent Materials, requiring monitoring systems and commitment to community health.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Transitional kindergarten goes universal in Oakland

Grass Valley Elementary School experienced a 40% drop in enrollment from 2019 to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fears surrounding potential school closure.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding forced the cancellation of the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair and caused widespread disruptions in the Midwest.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Police: 4 year old boy killed, 6 year old girl injured in Burlingame crash

A 19-year-old woman driving a sedan struck two children on a sidewalk in downtown Burlingame, resulting in the death of a four-year-old boy and injuries to a six-year-old girl.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Children's Fairyland is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a big bash

Children's Fairyland celebrates its 75th anniversary with a parade, performances, interactive activities, and a bilingual puppet show, emphasizing inclusion and community.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga resident defrauded out of $1.2 million by phony foreign consulate rep

Multiple theft incidents reported in Saratoga, including burglary of storage units and residential spaces, along with fraud schemes involving cryptocurrency.
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