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OP-ED: AB 1349 Puts Corporate Power Over Community

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Oakland Post: Week of December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026
From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee. From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee.
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Big God Ministry Gives Away Toys in Marin City
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First 5 Alameda County Distributes Over $8 Million in First Wave of Critical Relief Funds for Historically Underpaid Caregivers
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2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Champion of Reparations, Housing and Workers’ Rights

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Alfred Cralle: Inventor of the Ice Cream Scoop
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BOOK REVIEW: Let Me Be Real With You
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Oakland Post: Week of December 24 – 30, 2025
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2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Laura Richardson, Who Made Legislative History This Year
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2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas – an Advocate for Jobs and Justice
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Oakland Post: Week of December 24 – 30, 2025
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Bling It On: Holiday Lights Brighten Dark Nights All Around the Bay
NCAA football history was made this year when Head Coach from Mississippi Valley State, Terrell Buckley and Head Coach Desmond Gumbs both had starting kickers that were Women. This picture was taken after the game. NCAA football history was made this year when Head Coach from Mississippi Valley State, Terrell Buckley and Head Coach Desmond Gumbs both had starting kickers that were Women. This picture was taken after the game.
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Desmond Gumbs — Visionary Founder, Mentor, and Builder of Opportunity
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At the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Flock Safety introduces new public safety technology – Amplified Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to improve law enforcement investigations. Courtesy photo. At the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Flock Safety introduces new public safety technology – Amplified Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to improve law enforcement investigations. Courtesy photo.
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Oakland Council Expands Citywide Security Cameras Despite Major Opposition
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Lu Lu’s House is Not Just Toying Around with the Community
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Black Arts Movement Business District Named New Cultural District in California
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Oakland Post: Week of December 17 – 23, 2025
Painters put on the finishing touches of the Oakland Mandala on Nov. 28. Photo courtesy Mandisa Snodey. Painters put on the finishing touches of the Oakland Mandala on Nov. 28. Photo courtesy Mandisa Snodey.
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Oakland Mandala: A New Event and Point of Beauty
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BRIDGE Housing President and CEO Ken Lombard Scores Top Honors for Affordable Housing Leadership

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Ann Lowe: The Quiet Genius of American Couture

Lowe was born in Clayton, Alabama, into a family of gifted seamstresses. Her mother and grandmother were well-known dressmakers who...
Saying “Oakland is on the move,” Mayor Barbara Lee announces results of Measure U bond sale, Dec. 9, at Oakland City Hall with city councilmembers and city staff among those present. Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland. Saying “Oakland is on the move,” Mayor Barbara Lee announces results of Measure U bond sale, Dec. 9, at Oakland City Hall with city councilmembers and city staff among those present. Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland.
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Mayor Lee, City Leaders Announce $334 Million Bond Sale for Affordable Housing, Roads, Park Renovations, Libraries and Senior Centers
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Post Salon to Discuss Proposal to Bring Costco to Oakland Community meeting to be held at City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 18
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Oakland Post: Week of December 10 – 16, 2025
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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors
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Oakland Post: Week of November 26 – December 2, 2025
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COMMENTARY: If You Don’t Want Your ‘Black Card’ Revoked, Watch What You Bring to Holiday Dinners

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The Pride and Joy Band performed at the first annual Kwanzaa celebration sponsored by Fayeth Gardens. Courtesy photo. The Pride and Joy Band performed at the first annual Kwanzaa celebration sponsored by Fayeth Gardens. Courtesy photo.
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Fayeth Gardens Holds 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at Hayward City Hall on Dec. 28
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Oakland Post: Week of December 10 – 16, 2025
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Oakland Post: Week of November 19 – 25, 2025
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