Oakland Post: Week of October 4 – 10, 2023

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Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. Steve Bradford’s Ebony Alert Bill into Law

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Ebony Alert” bill to help locate missing Black youth and Black women in...

COMMENTARY: War Against Palestine — Show Caution

Race, Israel, and the U.S. By Kitty Kelly Epstein | Special to The Post The world watches while Palestinians and Israelis struggle, and now Israel prevents...

At Harvard, a Battle Over What Should Be Said About the Hamas Attacks

Adapted from the New York Times Everybody has an opinion. For some individuals and institutions, like colleges and universities, the question becomes whether or not those...

California Latino Legislative Caucus Celebrates 50th Anniversary

By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a black-tie event at the Orpheum Theatre...

Gov. Newsom Passes Bill Allowing Legislative Staff to Unionize

By Antonio Ray Harvey, Lila Brown and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media On Oct. 7, Gov. Newsom’s office announced that he has signed...

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Cannabis Café Bill

By Lila Brown | California Black Media On Oct. 8, Gov. Newsom vetoed Assembly (AB) Bill 374. This legislation would have allowed business owners to operate...

Newsom Signs 56 Housing Bills to Boost Affordability, Help Tenants

By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed multiple housing bills aimed at tackling the state’s lack of affordable...

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Introduces Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Team

DA Pamela Price Increases Funding for Retail Theft Prosecutions Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price introduced her Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Team. In September, the Alameda...

Wilfred Tibbs Ussery Celebrates 95th Birthday: “Have a Purpose”

By Conway Jones Wilfred Tibbs Ussery celebrated his 95th birthday with his family and friends on Oct. 8 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland. Dr. Paul...

Alameda County D.A. Opposes Release of Men Convicted of Killing Journalist Chauncy Bailey

By Post Staff Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is opposing petitions filed by two men who were convicted of multiple murders, including the killing of...

Alameda County DA’s Office Offers Help to Human Trafficking Victims with New Billboards at Oakland International Airport

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff During a Tuesday press conference held at the Oakland International Airport, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price unveiled six new billboards...

Four Community Pillars Support Rise East Project in Oakland

Part 4 By Tanya Dennis Roots are deep in Deep East Oakland. The Roots Community Health Center was founded in 1998 in Deep East Oakland at...

It’s Filipino American History Month a Note from an Asian American Israeli

OPINION By Emil Guillermo It’s my birthday this week. I am 118. No lie. Prior to this week, I figured age was just a number, and...

U.S. Navy Blue Angels Pay Tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein During Fleet Week 2023

By Conway Jones San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 had the Bay Area “buzzing” from October 2 -10. Fleet Week festivities honor the contributions of the men...

California-Hawaii Conference of the NAACP Is Hosting 36th Convention in San Francisco

By Antonio Ray Harvey,  Lila Brown, and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference is hosting its 36th State Convention,...

Oakland Post: Week of October 18 – 24, 2023

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Oakland Post: Week of October 25 – 31, 2023

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Richmond Police Ramp Up Enforcement of Illegally Parked Vehicles

The Richmond Standard Numerous community complaints about abandoned and illegally parked vehicles have prompted increased enforcement by the Richmond Police Department. The RPD is starting its...

Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources for Students

By Sean Ryan Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) reintroduced the Student Support Act to ensure all students have access to the mental health services and support they require to thrive academically and...

U.S. District Judge Steve Jones Rules GOP’s Redistricting Maps Unfair to Georgia’s Black Voters

By Post Staff from News Sources Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia slapped down the redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature...

Willie Brown and Nancy Pelosi Featured in San Francisco “Comeback” Ad

Oakland Post: Week of November 8 – 14, 2023

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Alameda County Supervisors Consider Changes in Procedures for Recalling Elected Officials

By Post News Group The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering placing a measure on the ballot next year that would overhaul the procedures for...

School Board President Shuts Down Meeting Trying to Silence Gaza Ceasefire Protesters

By Ken Epstein Several hundred people, including teachers, school staff, students, parents, and community activists, showed up at the Oakland Unified School District board meeting Wednesday...