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“It’s a matter of economics,” Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll said in a statement in 2019. “By loading more cargo on bigger ships, the shipping lines can actually reduce the number of vessels they deploy.” However, legal organizations argue activity from the Port emissions represent some of the largest share of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the west part of the city, specifically from drayage trucks, cargo handling equipment, ships and more.

Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods

The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping containers and cargo into the harbor...

California Black Media2 months ago

U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure

The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced...

Activism3 months ago

U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability, injury and of death for Americans,”...

Community3 months ago

U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

Last month, after years of debate, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence an urgent public health crisis and released an extraordinary report outlining its...

Oakland pastors at the White House to End Gun Violence. (L-R) Pastors Darnell Hammock, Bishop Keith Clark, Pastor Michael Wallace, and Pastor Zachary Carey. Photo courtesy of ION (Impact Oakland Now).

Community4 months ago

Faith Leaders to End Gun Violence Convene at White House

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced on June 25 a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring “firearm violence in America to be a public...

In calling for a comprehensive approach, even in a time of great financial strain, we remember that Jesus of Nazareth, honored as a prophet in Christianity and Islam, took a comprehensive approach to the issues of his time, promising in his first sermon - good news for the poor, freedom for the captives, sight for the blind and hope for the oppressed. Join us on July 11 and support a comprehensive approach to solving the needs of our community and restoring the hope of our people.

Bay Area4 months ago

Interfaith Council Urges Comprehensive Approach to Issues Facing Oakland

The Interfaith Council of Alameda County will hold a community meeting at on July 11 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church at 1410 10th Ave. to bring...

Jovanka Beckles will face Jesse Arreguín in November in State Senate District 7 runoff election. File photo of Arreguin, Beckles photo by Ken Epstein.

Activism5 months ago

In Crowded Race, Jovanka Beckles Wins Spot in November Runoff for State Senate

AC Transit Board Director Jovanka Beckles came in second place in the six-way primary race for state Senate District 7 seat to represent Oakland and Berkeley,...

#NNPA BlackPress7 months ago

The California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) Will Hurt African American and Other Minority Owned Newspapers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The value that the Black newspapers bring to their community cannot be replaced by technology platforms, but platforms play a significant role in...

California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), right, was the keynote speaker at PPIC's Speaker Series on California’s Future event in Sacramento, California, on Jan. 24, 2024. PPIC president and Chief Executive Officer Tani Cantil-Sakauye, left, was the moderator. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

Community7 months ago

The Year Ahead: Assembly Speaker Rivas Discusses Priorities, Problems

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas shared his legislative priorities and vision for the future of California during a luncheon hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California...

#NNPA BlackPress8 months ago

Kamala Harris Hosts Exclusive In-Person Interview with The Courier

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For more than 100 years, Pittsburgh’s African American community has counted on The Courier to cover the most important stories that affect the...

(File Photo) On Feb. 20, Dr. Lisa Warhuus will take over as Marin County’s new Director of Health and Human Services.

Bay Area10 months ago

New Marin County HHS Director Brings Breadth of Bay Area Experience

On Feb. 20, Dr. Lisa Warhuus, a psychologist with over 25 years of social services experience, will take over as Marin County’s new Director of Health...

#NNPA BlackPress1 year ago

OP-ED: Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Help Millions of Workers, Their Families and Employers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The United States is the only member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that does not require workplaces to provide paid family...

Cultural racism is the widespread values and beliefs that normalize white socioeconomic power. UC Berkeley News image.

Community1 year ago

Cultural Racism Worsens Health Inequities Between Racial Groups

Racism expressed through cultural norms can perpetuate negative health outcomes for nonwhite groups, according to a study by UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Researchers reviewed...

Compared to last year’s budget, the total County budget of $784 million is an increase of 9% and the General Fund budget of $594 million an increase of 6%.

Bay Area1 year ago

Marin: Proposed Budget Heads to Supervisors Public hearings on County expenses and priorities scheduled for June 20-22

The proposed budget for 2023-24 is balanced and structurally sound. It maintains current services and makes a few high priority ongoing enhancements to address emerging needs....

Activism1 year ago

Bill Proposes Teaching Media Literacy at Each Grade Level in California

Two bills aimed at equipping K-12 students with the ability to discern between accurate and false news -- and teach them media literacy, more broadly –...

Geoffrey Pete went to City Hall to appeal the city Planning Commission’s approval of the high-rise development that threatens the closure of his 44-year historic cultural mecca. Photo by Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones.

Activism1 year ago

Community Opposes High Rise Development That Threatens Geoffrey’s Inner Circle

City Council chambers were full for the May 17 Planning Commission hearing, and almost all the 40 speakers who had signed up to make presentations talked...

By the end of the century, coastal flooding threatens to inundate hundreds of toxic sites in California, including oil refineries, industrial facilities, sewage treatment plants and cleanup sites, putting communities like Richmond, Calif., at greater risk of hazardous exposure. (Flickr photo by Scott Hess)

Community1 year ago

As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk

As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will fall disproportionately on the state’s most...

The exploited, whether they identify as survivors of human trafficking or independent sex workers, should not be criminalized. The problem is that the ACLU and social service agencies align with proponents of decriminalizing sex buying knowing that Black girls are the most impacted by an increase in demand.

Bay Area1 year ago

The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked

Facts and reality establish that passing SB 357 and similar legislation harms Black communities which are some of the most vulnerable and traumatized people in America....

Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local opioid crisis[PDF] and outlined strategies to reduce fatal overdoes in Marin in 2023.

Community2 years ago

Opioid Settlement Funds to Target Overdose Prevention: More than $7 million over nine years dedicated to strategies and treatment

San Rafael, CA – Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local...

Willis acknowledged that this is the final week of the state of emergency declared over the pandemic in both Marin and the state, and said it was time to "consider the long game" with a more streamlined dashboard.

Alameda County2 years ago

Status Update on Bay Area Public Health Developments

Marin County has launched a newer version of its COVID-19 dashboard, which provides residents with data and information relating to the virus, the county announced on...

Now under construction, Centertown apartments in downtown San Rafael will offer 60 affordable homes for families.

City Government2 years ago

Money Available for Affordable Housing Development

More money is available for affordable housing developers to create new affordable homes in Marin County and preserve existing affordable units. This year, the County of...

Pastor Michael McBride leads Berkeley’s The Way Christian Center. Web site photo.

Activism2 years ago

Rep. Barbara Lee Invites Pastor Michael McBride to State of the Union Address

Rep. Barbara Lee was joined by Pastor Michael McBride, a Bay Area native, national faith leader, and racial justice activist, as her guest to President Biden’s...

Activism2 years ago

COMMENTARY: U.S. Grant for New Waterfront Ballpark Would Help A’s Far More Than Oakland

There are numerous examples of sports deals failing to deliver the fiscal returns promised by local governments: the Atlanta Braves stadium, where office buildings penciled in...

Kaiser Permanente partners with Oakland Promise to cultivate mentor program, scholarships, academic guidance. Pictured, Kaiser Permanente mentor Ingrid Chen, MD, at right, with Sandy La, who begins her second year of college this fall.

Activism2 years ago

Oakland Promise and Kaiser Support Promising Student

Kaiser Permanente gave a significant grant to Oakland Promise, helping it reach a $50 million goal for its Generation Fund, which will offer college savings accounts...

“The data dashboard provided imperfect but vital information to understand where things were at,” Dorothy Graham said. “You could see the spikes in cases and know how urgent it was to test.”

Bay Area2 years ago

OUSD is No Longer Publishing its COVID Data

Teachers, students and the Oakland Education Association had been vocal about COVID safety issues during the last two school years. Last January, OUSD teachers protested, as...

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Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods

U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure

U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue

Faith Leaders to End Gun Violence Convene at White House

Interfaith Council Urges Comprehensive Approach to Issues Facing Oakland

In Crowded Race, Jovanka Beckles Wins Spot in November Runoff for State Senate

The California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) Will Hurt African American and Other Minority Owned Newspapers

The Year Ahead: Assembly Speaker Rivas Discusses Priorities, Problems

Kamala Harris Hosts Exclusive In-Person Interview with The Courier

New Marin County HHS Director Brings Breadth of Bay Area Experience

OP-ED: Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Help Millions of Workers, Their Families and Employers

Cultural Racism Worsens Health Inequities Between Racial Groups

Marin: Proposed Budget Heads to Supervisors Public hearings on County expenses and priorities scheduled for June 20-22

Bill Proposes Teaching Media Literacy at Each Grade Level in California

Community Opposes High Rise Development That Threatens Geoffrey’s Inner Circle

As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk

The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked

Opioid Settlement Funds to Target Overdose Prevention: More than $7 million over nine years dedicated to strategies and treatment

Status Update on Bay Area Public Health Developments

Money Available for Affordable Housing Development

Rep. Barbara Lee Invites Pastor Michael McBride to State of the Union Address

COMMENTARY: U.S. Grant for New Waterfront Ballpark Would Help A’s Far More Than Oakland

Oakland Promise and Kaiser Support Promising Student

OUSD is No Longer Publishing its COVID Data

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