How much can Oakland landlords raise the rent?City law will limit the amount that many landlords can raise the rent to 2.3% for about the next yearJul 23Jul 23
The Center for ArtEsteem opens a new space, returns homeThe decades old West Oakland based nonprofit has found long term stability by securing space in the neighborhood where it started.Jun 26Jun 26
Who are the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor candidates’ top campaign contributors?Incumbent Nate Miley has raised more money and received larger donations, while his challenger, Jennifer Esteen, has received donations…Feb 20Feb 20
Who’s making large donations to the Alameda County’s District 5 Supervisor race?About $342,500, a little less than half of the approximately $705,000 raised in the race so far, has come from just 30 sources.Feb 13Feb 13
Heritage Park seniors in Richmond call rent hikes unaffordable, garner support from citySome tenants at an affordable senior apartment facility in Richmond called Heritage Park at Hilltop have been speaking out against what…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Oakland based Black farmers’ market celebrates 10 year anniversaryFreedom Farmers’ Market Oakland, a seasonal market that honors Black farmers and African American foodways, is opening again starting on…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
LifeLong Medical Care workers strike for fair workload, compensation equityOver 130 physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists and other staffers at LifeLong Medical Care, a nonprofit provider of medical, dental, and…Jun 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023
Bay Area activists support ‘Stop Cop City’ movementActivists in the Bay Area have been supporting efforts to prevent the construction of The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center near…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Journalists, unhoused residents, seek restraining order against OPD and cityJournalists and unhoused residents at Wood Street say that OPD and the city are violating their first amendment rights by limiting media…Apr 27, 20231Apr 27, 20231
How will OUSD’s vacant school board seat be filled?Board members will soon have to decide whether to appoint a new board director or order a special election. It’s not yet clear which route…Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
