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The Oaklandside is a local nonprofit news source dedicated to Oakland. Working with a small team of journalists, we report on Oakland every day here at our nonprofit news site. Featuring News on arts and community events, OUSD, housing, city council, policing, and more. Sharing community voices and the power of real information.
The Oaklandside
2d ago
Expect the unexpected from this Oakland-based wine club and distributor
Stephanie Franklin’s Fly Wines promotes diversity and discovery by focusing on overlooked and unheralded regions and labels ..read more
The Oaklandside
3d ago
OakDOT’s proposal to allow temporary street safety upgrades doesn’t go far enough, say safety advocates
City engineers say they’re worried the program will steer more road safety resources to wealthier neighborhoods, which experience less traffic violence ..read more
The Oaklandside
3d ago
Richmond’s Saigon Seafood Harbor temporarily shutters
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond ..read more
The Oaklandside
3d ago
Five East Bay women taking wine to new places
Get to know the women winemakers behind Tessier, Osa Major, Ruby Blanca, Buddy Buddy and It's Lula Season ..read more
The Oaklandside
3d ago
Oakland is raising awareness about the harms of sex trafficking
The city is sharing resources to help children and teens learn how to recognize, avoid, and report sexual exploitation ..read more
The Oaklandside
4d ago
Matt Horn announces reopening plans for celebrated BBQ spot
After closing due to fire and vandalism in November 2023, Horn Barbecue will relaunch Friday, April 26, in Old Town Oakland ..read more
The Oaklandside
4d ago
Tasneem Raja wins prestigious Gwen Ifill Award for leadership in journalism
Raja, the co-founder of Cityside and editor-in-chief of The Oaklandside, was recognized for her mentorship and commitment to diversity and inclusion in journalism ..read more
The Oaklandside
4d ago
New POC Food & Wine Festival features rising Bay Area culinary talents
The main event, including bites from Sobre Mesa, Cafe Colucci and Miharu Ice Cream, and a CBD wine tasting, is Sat. May 4 in Berkeley ..read more
The Oaklandside
4d ago
Affordable housing breaks ground by Lake Merritt after a decade of ‘twists and turns’
The city-owned E. 12th Street lot has been the site of a homeless camp, a shelter, and ill-fated plans for a market-rate tower ..read more
Recall organizers demand speedy special election to decide Alameda County district attorney’s future
The Oaklandside
5d ago
Recall organizers demand speedy special election to decide Alameda County district attorney’s future
On Tuesday, recall supporters rallied in downtown Oakland, asking the county Board of Supervisors to hold a special election this summer to let voters decide Pamela Price’s fate ..read more