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Nov 10, 2020 · “This is just my living situation, not my mental state,” says Tiara D. Swearington, who identifies as an “urban camper.” Credit: Natalie Orenstein There are also times when we prioritize accessibility and clarity.
The history of the 510 area code - The Oaklandside
Feb 7, 2022 · The area code has been memorialized in lyrics by East Bay rappers, including IAMSU and Mistah F.A.B. It’s been slapped on business names—such as 510 SkateShop in Berkeley and Root’d in the 510, a cannabis dispensary in Oakland. But these days, 510 numbers are no longer being issued due to a lack of availability.
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Nov 7, 2022 · Election results: Alameda County registrar ramps up counting. The latest election results for Oakland and Alameda County including the mayor and district attorney recalls, City Council, OUSD board, ballot measures and more. by The Oaklandside November 6, 2024.
What we know about the FBI’s search of Oakland ... - The …
Jun 20, 2024 · In 2017, the city of Oakland sued California Waste Solutions for allegedly overcharging some landlords of multi-unit buildings and making millions of dollars of additional profit. The company filed a countersuit against the city. The parties agreed to a settlement in 2021 where California Waste Solutions would refund landlords over $6 million and reduce their monthly premium service rate.
Oakland’s plan to revamp downtown is 8 years in the making
Nov 8, 2023 · What areas of downtown Oakland are included, and what is the plan meant to do? The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan is one of nine neighborhood-specific plans that have been created by the city of Oakland, each setting forth a vision for making their respective areas more “sustainable and vibrant” for residents, businesses, and visitors.. The plan defines downtown as the neighborhoods and ...
Where did it go wrong for Sheng Thao? - The Oaklandside
by Natalie Orenstein July 8, 2024, 1:43 p.m. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's 19 months in office have been marked by disaster. Credit: Amir Aziz. On Feb. 15, 2023, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao walked up to a podium in a room at City Hall. Three masked police officers stood …
Election 2022: Who’s running for Oakland mayor? - The Oaklandside
Aug 17, 2022 · If you have any questions you want us to ask the candidates, let us know, and check out the rest of our ongoing elections coverage. Everything you need to know: A guide to Oakland’s Nov. 8 general election Ignacio De La Fuente. De La Fuente served five terms on the Oakland City Council from 1992 to 2012, representing District 5, …
A guide to affordable housing in Oakland - The Oaklandside
If you listed the annual incomes of everyone in this region, the AMI would be the amount in the middle of the list. The AMI in the Alameda County region is currently $103,550 for a one-person household and $118,300 for a two-person household. When apartments become available, you are given the maximum and sometimes the minimum amount of income ...
Photos, old and new, show Oakland then and now - The Oaklandside
Mar 20, 2023 · Photos, old and new, show Oakland then and now. A lot has changed since 1852. Compare images of Oakland landmarks from the 19th and 20th centuries to today. by Saskia Hatvany March 20, 2023, 12:57 p.m. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Credit: Historical photo courtesy of the Oakland History Room. Photo by Saskia Hatvany.