In their first year, Lake Merritt parking meters raised half a million dollars from citations
The meters brought in $850,000 in all, a new report finds.
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Oakland ethics commission declines proposed settlement with Libby Schaaf
Three commissioners want a precise breakdown of how much the former mayor and others will each pay to resolve a slew of campaign finance violations – a move that could jeopardize the conclusion of a multi-year investigation, according to the commission’s chief investigator.
Here’s what happens if Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is recalled
There’s a step-by-step process to appoint a temporary leader, elect a new mayor, and keep the wheels on the government bus.
Election grab bag: Schaaf, Thao, Price and a lot of candidate forums
Candidates for Oakland City Council, school board, and other offices are trying to meet as many voters as they can before ballots are sent.
Long-term solutions for public safety and safer streets: What District 5 voters want to hear from candidates
Some are dissatisfied with their incumbent councilmember. Others are worried about public safety and illegal dumping. All of them want solutions.
Itani Sushi, Azure Hot Pot and new gelato and coffee spots open in the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
A little less sushi and shake in the East Bay following August closures
Haruki, Kirala 2, Elephant Sushi, Shakewell, and Shake Shack are all among the August 2024 restaurant closures.
Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city. Read more.
Education equity
What do Oaklanders want to hear from their school board candidates?
The top concerns of voters we spoke to: diversity, budget, facilities and relationships.
‘OUSD has failed at its most basic job’: Families, teachers demand answers on lead
Oakland Unified School District leaders apologized for delays in informing school communities about elevated lead levels in the water at dozens of schools.
Can a familiar face turn things around for McClymonds High School?
New principal Darielle Davis, a 2007 grad, hopes to adapt her alma mater to a changing West Oakland while keeping the school “rooted in Black culture.”
Arts & Community
This week in Oakland: Weigh in on the future of the Coliseum, and Chris Cain at the Sound Room
Other events include OMCA Spotlight Sundays, NIDO’s Backayard movie nights, and the 22nd Oakland International Film Fest.
Housing & Homelessness
Labor policy proposal continues to ruffle feathers in affordable housing industry
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote this fall on whether to expand labor standards for affordable housing projects. Developers are worried about how soon it could go into effect.
Health & Environment
COVID-19: What to know about updated vaccines, at-home tests, and local wastewater data
The updated Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax vaccines are available now. Thanks to a new state initiative, the uninsured and underinsured will still have free access.
How to read OUSD’s lead testing reports
They’re not as confusing as they look.
A concerned parent’s guide to lead contamination in Oakland schools
What schools are affected? How do I read the reports? What resources are available? We have you covered.
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Why an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow law
Last month, traffic safety reporter Jose Fermoso joined a lawsuit against a law that infringes on First Amendment rights.
Introducing The Oaklandside’s inaugural cohort of community advisors
The seven members, one for each Oakland district, will be reading our stories and giving us feedback to ensure we stay true to our founding values.
From text messages to flyers, how we’ve been helping Oaklanders get vaccinated
In February, The Oaklandside launched a vaccine information equity campaign. Here’s what we’ve done so far.
How is The Oaklandside living up to our values? Introducing Mission Metrics, our pilot program to keep learning from community
With support from the San Francisco Foundation, we’re working with paid community advisors to help us track and grow the impact of our journalism.
Values guiding our work
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