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Jun 10, 2025

Bar owners push back

A longtime Oakland bar owner recently requested anonymity during a phone interview, out of fear of retaliation from the city’s Alcohol Beverage Action Team, known as ABAT. “They’re so aggressive. They come in like the mafia and just free-reign behind the bar,” the bar owner said. Oakland’s ABAT was created...
Want to get involved? Get on a board!
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Apr 29, 2025

Want to get involved? Get on a board!

El Sobrante resident Thomas Lang wanted to give back to and help improve his unincorporated neighborhood. So he began attending meetings of the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), and in 2017, joined the nine-member board. Since...
Oakland Roots tied with Las Vegas Lights on March 29
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Apr 1, 2025

Oakland Roots tied with Las Vegas Lights on March 29

The Oakland Roots SC tied 0-0 against the Las Vegas Lights FC at the Coliseum on Saturday, March 29. This tied game earned the Roots their first point and bringing their record to 0-1-3 throughout their four...
Oakland Roots SC vs. San Antonio FC home opener game
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Mar 24, 2025

Oakland Roots SC vs. San Antonio FC home opener game

The Oakland Roots lost their first game at the Oakland Coliseum 2-1 on Saturday, March 22, but it was a historic night for the venue, and a sold-out crowd of 26,575 fans were clearly ecstatic regardless. https://youtu.be/zhQB6JL8pVQ?si=OES5-h47hx1k0KGD For highlights...
‘Future of Food’ launches at Lawrence Hall of Science
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Mar 18, 2025

‘Future of Food’ launches at Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science has officially launched "Future of Food," the first installment in its new Global Issues Exhibitions series. This interactive, family-friendly exhibit explores the science, sustainability, and cultural significance of food, inviting visitors to...
Wealth gap expands in Alameda County
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Mar 18, 2025

Wealth gap expands in Alameda County

A study published by financial technology company SmartAsset revealed that Oakland and Fremont are among the top 20 U.S. cities where income inequality increased the most in the past year. The two cities tied for third place,...
New Alameda DA Dickson promises tougher crime stance
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Mar 4, 2025

New Alameda DA Dickson promises tougher crime stance

Alameda County’s justice system entered a new era on Feb. 18, when Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson was sworn in as district attorney. She replaces Pamela Price, who was recalled in November by 65% of voters. “I’ve...
Deaf school fights for survival
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Feb 18, 2025

Deaf school fights for survival

Since toddlerhood, Gabriella Bibb has attended the California School for the Deaf (CSD) in Fremont, a longstanding haven for local deaf children. Now, as a high school senior, she fears the collapse of the institution, as underfunding...
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