Vargas most recently served as Vice President of Economic Justice at the Latino Community Foundation, where he built a portfolio focused on unlocking Latino economic power...
A longtime storyteller with a background in writing, Jetson was captivated when she first stood at the mic to tell stories about Oakland for the Mills...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 17 - 23, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom honored his legacy: “There was no greater champion for the poor, the bullied, the disabled, and forgotten Californians than John Burton. He was...
The region was established in 1925 under the leadership of Vivian Osborne Marsh, who became its first Regional Director. Marsh was a pioneering scholar and civic...
“Now is the time for our community to have funding to solve the many problems that have been created over time,” said community advocate Antwon Cloird....
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 10 - 16, 2025
On Lok serves adults age 55 and older who are nursing-home eligible but wish to remain in their communities. What sets PACE apart is its integration...
This year’s gala will feature a special tribute to 15 women being recognized as trailblazers for their outstanding achievements and community impact. The Mistress of Ceremonies...
The congregation, which only last year marked its 100th anniversary, hopes the upcoming prayer walk will amplify their plea to diocesan leaders to reconsider the sale of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
Knight, as a motivational speaker, leans on her life experience as a mother, wife, community advocate, and professional leader to encourage people. Historically, Knight has a...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 2-9, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 27 - September 2, 2025
The promises to improve transparency in the CAP issuance, commitments to publish referral and payment equity data, and the pledge to present and deliver the Mason...
Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry of Accordion Soul Music, second-line band MJ’s Brass Boppers, the Oakland School for the Arts jazz band, and vocalist Piwai will grace the...
The event, hosted at the historic Glenview District estate of trailblazing educator Ida Louise Jackson, paid homage both to a legacy of excellence and to a...
Terry Lovett, Jalani’s mother, has been fighting for a proper investigation into her son’s death for four years. She has repeatedly reached out to Bonta, asking...
On Saturday, Aug. 30, the pair will debut the Bay Area premiere of Sarabande Africaine, joined by pianist Thierry Vaton, percussionist David Donatien, and special guest Sinkane. The...
Kidd is a commissioner of the Personnel Board for the City of Berkeley and vice chairperson of the BART Citizen Review Board. Kidd is a member...
“This kind of front-loading—where cargo owners accelerate shipments to avoid added costs—was clearly the driving force behind the month’s performance,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director...
Abad said permit reform is already underway. Recent code amendments have relaxed rules for businesses in Downtown Oakland, the Broadway-Valdez district in Uptown, and the area...
Dr. Macaulay Kalu, secretary general of AU6RG, will present Dr. Brown with the Global Peace Builder Award. Other presenters include Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes, senior pastor...
The Oakland rally was sponsored by local organizations including Bay Resistance, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), Alameda Labor Council, SEIU 1021, California Working Families...
“He was devoted to his patients and enjoyed chatting with them during their appointments,” said his wife of 46 years, Pamela Sweeney. Sweeney said the doctor...
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 20 - 26, 2025
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