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Journalism for Oakland. We amplify community voices, share information resources, and investigate systems, not just symptoms. Nonprofit through @citysidelocal.
Oakland, California
Joined May 2012
The Oaklandside is stepping away from Twitter/X, but we remain committed to providing independent nonprofit news to all of Oakland for free. Here’s where you can find our work.
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RT @ebyesterday: Sugar Pie DeSanto was one of the greatest stars of Oakland's legendary midcentury blues scene. Rest in Peace to "the lady…
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RT @roselyn_romero: A new trauma recovery center in deep East Oakland offers therapy, psychiatry, case management, and other services for s…
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Two park district board seats are up for election. Here’s what you need to know. The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors could have no Oakland-based representative after November.
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Keller Fire update: evacuation orders are fully lifted as of 8 p.m. 10/20. All residents are allowed to return home. PG&E is still working to restore power to some areas. OFD crews remain on scene overnight and into Monday.
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Latest update on the #KellerFire: The OFD fire chief said the priority is “getting people back into their homes by tomorrow” and for the crews currently assisting to return resources to their jurisdictions.
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The latest on the #KellerFire: OFD fire chief Damon Covington said during a press conference earlier that “the fire is still going. It is contained but not extinguished.” We will continue updating this story as more information becomes available.
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Oakland Keller Fire: latest updates Fire chief says OFD is working to put out hotspots. Some residents remain evacuated. High winds are a concern today as they could reignite the blaze and spread it.
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Berkeley Hills residents are asked to leave their homes by 8 p.m. Friday. BFD’s alert came as an acres-wide fire burned to the east in the Oakland Hills, prompting evacuations. - via @berkeleyside
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This is a map of the current evacuation zones. You can check the website and plug in your address to check where your home is located 👇
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RT @DarwinBondGraha: Oakland police tell media not to fly drones over the fire as it would interfere with water and fire retardant drops.…
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Whether you prefer snappy daily updates or one longer email to digest at the end of the week, our two newsletters will help you follow what’s going on in the Town.
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You can always read the latest Oakland news on our website:
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Melrose Leadership Academy unveils new ‘green schoolyard’ » Click the image to read the story
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