Oakland Measure E: Early results show voters skeptical of parcel tax
Measure C tax relief looks like it will pass, according to the first tally of ballots. But thousand remain to be counted.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Flock is quietly training Bay Area police to sway city leaders to buy surveillance tech
As East Bay communities raise concerns about civil liberties and immigration enforcement, the license plate camera company is seeking support from its customers — law enforcement officers.
city hall
A last-minute voter’s guide to the June 2 primary election
Oakland voters are weighing in on ballot measures and the district attorney — plus governor and a slew of other statewide races. Here’s some helpful information.
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Education equity
OUSD leaders call budget outlook ‘positive’ for first time in 22 years
The projections assume the board will make up to $30 million in cuts in each of the next two years, leaving the budget in balance.
roads & transit
A decades-old truck ban on I-580 could end. Oakland residents are giving Caltrans an earful
A listening session turned rowdy as some Oaklanders scolded the state highway agency over its proposal to allow big rigs on the freeway.
Arts & Community
Dozens of Oakland sports events to catch in June
With World Cup watch parties, the Roots and the Soul on a roll, and the Falcons and Spiders chasing ultimate frisbee championships, it’s a packed month .
Oakland plant-based meal service shutters, plus two small chains close East Bay locations
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Features & Guides
Housing & Homelessness
Homelessness drops 20% in Oakland, marking the first decline in years
City leaders credit the increase in supportive housing units.
Health & Environment
At a ‘die-in’ in East Oakland, protesters slam Trump healthcare cuts
Demonstrators warned that the slashing of federal healthcare funds will hit low-income communities, older adults, and people with disabilities the hardest.
Business
Have a personal injury case to discuss?
Here’s how to prepare for an intake call with a lawyer.
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We embedded high schoolers in our newsroom to report on OUSD. Come hear what they found
The Oaklandside’s education reporter Ashley McBride will moderate a conversation May 20 between students and OUSD leaders on academic equity, artificial intelligence, and other big storylines shaping the district.
We’re working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage
12 Oakland public high schoolers are getting journalism training, mentorship, and an opportunity to collaborate on reporting through a paid fellowship at our newsroom.
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