Jose Fermoso
@fermoso.bsky.social
Journalist, Oaklander, Californian.
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For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated, manipulating the John Muir elementary teacher into delivering nearly $70,000.
Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings
For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated as they worked their con.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated, manipulating the John Muir elementary teacher into delivering nearly $70,000.
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Councilmember Charlene Wang led the charge to make parking at a cul-de-sac on the lake illegal after 10 p.m., saying residents wanted relief from noise and violence.
An epic Lake Merritt hangout spot faces restrictions after gun violence
Councilmember Charlene Wang led the charge to make parking at a cul-de-sac on the lake illegal after 10 p.m., saying residents wanted relief from noise and violence.
oaklandside.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Councilmember Charlene Wang led the charge to make parking at a cul-de-sac on the lake illegal after 10 p.m., saying residents wanted relief from noise and violence.
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“Good Fire: Tending Native Lands" explores how colonization and displacement of Indigenous groups have contributed to the decimation of healthy ecosystems throughout California.
New OMCA exhibit shows why Native American communities practiced controlled burns
“Good Fire: Tending Native Lands”explores how colonization and displacement of Indigenous groups have contributed to the decimation of healthy ecosystems throughout California.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“Good Fire: Tending Native Lands" explores how colonization and displacement of Indigenous groups have contributed to the decimation of healthy ecosystems throughout California.
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The city finally has a plan to remove unsafe bus shelters. The bad news? Riders will need umbrellas.
Oakland begins removing damaged bus shelters, just as rains arrive
The city finally has a plan to remove unsafe bus shelters. The bad news? Riders will need umbrellas.
oaklandside.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The city finally has a plan to remove unsafe bus shelters. The bad news? Riders will need umbrellas.
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The victim is reportedly legendary football coach John Beam. The incident comes the day after a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School.
Shooting at Laney College leaves 1 wounded, suspect at large
The victim is reportedly legendary football coach John Beam. The incident comes the day after a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The victim is reportedly legendary football coach John Beam. The incident comes the day after a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School.
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Father and son Hossein and Amir Razavi took over the Middle East Market a decade ago, and recently expanded to open an adjacent restaurant.
Middle East Market adds cafe, building on its role as Berkeley’s Persian hub
Father and son Hossein and Amir Razavi took over the Middle East Market a decade ago, and recently expanded to open an adjacent restaurant.
oaklandside.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Father and son Hossein and Amir Razavi took over the Middle East Market a decade ago, and recently expanded to open an adjacent restaurant.
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There are nearly 11,000 low-income homes in the city. Construction has picked up in recent years.
See where Oakland’s building affordable housing in new interactive maps
There are nearly 11,000 low-income homes in the city. Construction has picked up in recent years.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There are nearly 11,000 low-income homes in the city. Construction has picked up in recent years.
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Started cobbling together the nonfiction and arts sections of the holiday catalog. First time in a couple years, & you better believe we’re coming back hard.
November 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Started cobbling together the nonfiction and arts sections of the holiday catalog. First time in a couple years, & you better believe we’re coming back hard.
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City of Oakland drops lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over allegations the company violated sick leave laws for its employees at OAK.
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Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
Southwest allegedly violated the city’s labor laws. Five councilmembers voted last Thursday to dismiss a legal action enforcing the rules.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
City of Oakland drops lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over allegations the company violated sick leave laws for its employees at OAK.
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Our investigation into what happened last week outside the Alameda base and the potential legal implications.
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A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Our investigation into what happened last week outside the Alameda base and the potential legal implications.
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A giant figure in Oakland recently passed.
Pastor J. Alfred Smith, Sr. was a powerful leader and voice of moral authority who shaped Oakland for decades from the pulpit of Allen Temple Baptist Church and in the streets and halls of government. ✍️ by Ashley McBride:
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Pastor J. Alfred Smith, Sr. was a powerful leader and voice of moral authority who shaped Oakland for decades from the pulpit of Allen Temple Baptist Church and in the streets and halls of government. ✍️ by Ashley McBride:
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Oakland faith community mourns J. Alfred Smith Sr., social justice pastor who led Allen Temple Baptist Church
Smith led marches, built housing, fought against injustice, and counseled thousands of East Oakland residents during his 38-year tenure. He was also Mayor Barbara Lee’s pastor for decades.
oaklandside.org
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A giant figure in Oakland recently passed.
Pastor J. Alfred Smith, Sr. was a powerful leader and voice of moral authority who shaped Oakland for decades from the pulpit of Allen Temple Baptist Church and in the streets and halls of government. ✍️ by Ashley McBride:
oaklandside.org/2025/10/07/o...
Pastor J. Alfred Smith, Sr. was a powerful leader and voice of moral authority who shaped Oakland for decades from the pulpit of Allen Temple Baptist Church and in the streets and halls of government. ✍️ by Ashley McBride:
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Oakland is not yet enforcing the daylighting law that allowed California cities to cite drivers who stop or park within 20 feet of a crosswalk intersection.
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City of Oakland: ‘Daylighting’ enforcement will have to wait
A state law mandates extended red curbs at intersections to increase visibility. City transportation staff say they lack the capacity to comply.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Oakland is not yet enforcing the daylighting law that allowed California cities to cite drivers who stop or park within 20 feet of a crosswalk intersection.
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Immigration agents detained a man attending a court hearing at Wiley Manuel Courthouse, according to the public defender.
ICE arrest inside Oakland courthouse blasted by public defender, other leaders
Immigration agents detained a man attending a court hearing at Wiley Manuel Courthouse, according to the public defender.
oaklandside.org
September 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Immigration agents detained a man attending a court hearing at Wiley Manuel Courthouse, according to the public defender.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Each week on "Oaklandside 510," our reporters give a briefing on all the big stories in Oakland — plus an events roundup and food recommendations.
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Help us raise some money to keep this project going.
Each week on "Oaklandside 510," our reporters give a briefing on all the big stories in Oakland — plus an events roundup and food recommendations.
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Aftershock…. Eggghhhhjh
September 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Aftershock…. Eggghhhhjh
Earthquake. Has to be at least a 5.
September 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Earthquake. Has to be at least a 5.
New story about Oakland's latest road collision settlement, this time from a bicycle pothole crash that led to serious brain injuries for a San Francisco resident.
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Oakland settles for $7 million with injured cyclist
Ty Whitehead struck a pothole on Skyline Boulevard during a 2017 training ride and was thrown from his bike, sustaining severe brain injuries. The city had been warned of the problem.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
New story about Oakland's latest road collision settlement, this time from a bicycle pothole crash that led to serious brain injuries for a San Francisco resident.
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Saturday, Sep. 20, marks the 30th Creek to Bay Day, where Oakland residents express their love for the city by removing trash from its parks and waterways.
Finding joy in cleaning up Oakland’s parks and shores
Saturday, Sep. 20, marks the 30th Creek to Bay Day, where Oakland residents express their love for the city by removing trash from its parks and waterways.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Saturday, Sep. 20, marks the 30th Creek to Bay Day, where Oakland residents express their love for the city by removing trash from its parks and waterways.
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California’s largest private health provider says it will have the new vaccine in stock Sept. 15. Major drug store chains are sticking with FDA restrictions for now.
Kaiser will offer Covid vax to all members over 6 months old
California’s largest private health provider says it will have the new vaccine in stock Sept. 15. Major drug store chains are sticking with FDA restrictions for now.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
California’s largest private health provider says it will have the new vaccine in stock Sept. 15. Major drug store chains are sticking with FDA restrictions for now.
New story about a recommendation from AC Transit staff that was ultimately shelved that would have required the transit agency to participate in “information sharing and collaboration” with ICE officers, including support with detentions.
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AC Transit sought a $523,000 security grant — in exchange for ICE cooperation
The bus agency withdrew its recommendation to apply for funds from the Department of Homeland Security after protest erupted.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
New story about a recommendation from AC Transit staff that was ultimately shelved that would have required the transit agency to participate in “information sharing and collaboration” with ICE officers, including support with detentions.
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I attended the international friendly match between Mexico and Japan in Oakland, where I found a community happy to be with each other and to have at least a day of diversion from the national rise of ICE raids and racial discrimination.
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Mexican American community explodes in joy at international soccer match in Oakland
As Mexico’s soccer team played in Oakland for the first time in 14 years, some fans felt attending the match was a form of joyful resistance.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I attended the international friendly match between Mexico and Japan in Oakland, where I found a community happy to be with each other and to have at least a day of diversion from the national rise of ICE raids and racial discrimination.
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VICTORY! The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of FAC and our client @fermoso.bsky.social, reporter for @oaklandside.org in our case challenging Alameda County's sideshow spectator law. firstamendmentcoalition.org/news/post/ap...
Appeals Court Rules Alameda County Sideshow Spectator Law Likely Violates First Amendment
FAC represents Oaklandside reporter Jose Fermoso, who is prevented from covering sideshows as a public safety issue.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
VICTORY! The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of FAC and our client @fermoso.bsky.social, reporter for @oaklandside.org in our case challenging Alameda County's sideshow spectator law. firstamendmentcoalition.org/news/post/ap...
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In Trump’s Ideal Picture of America, Diversity Is Taboo www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/u...
This is why diverse newsrooms matter. One of the first pieces to really name what Trump is doing—and still not clearly enough. His project is a brazen white identity project. Brazen and racist.
This is why diverse newsrooms matter. One of the first pieces to really name what Trump is doing—and still not clearly enough. His project is a brazen white identity project. Brazen and racist.
In Trump’s Ideal Picture of America, Diversity Is Taboo
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August 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
In Trump’s Ideal Picture of America, Diversity Is Taboo www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/u...
This is why diverse newsrooms matter. One of the first pieces to really name what Trump is doing—and still not clearly enough. His project is a brazen white identity project. Brazen and racist.
This is why diverse newsrooms matter. One of the first pieces to really name what Trump is doing—and still not clearly enough. His project is a brazen white identity project. Brazen and racist.
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It's so great to see the Oakland bike/walk commission get this attention & write up from @fermoso.bsky.social, thank you! I've long considered it an exceptionally functional & cordial example of good governance, & how city staff & the public can work together to make great things happen!
Oakland residents have a month to apply for a seat on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission to help shape road design and more.
Wanted: Your ideas on making Oakland better for walking and biking
Oakland residents have a month to apply for a seat on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission to help shape road design and more.
oaklandside.org
August 15, 2025 at 5:02 AM
It's so great to see the Oakland bike/walk commission get this attention & write up from @fermoso.bsky.social, thank you! I've long considered it an exceptionally functional & cordial example of good governance, & how city staff & the public can work together to make great things happen!
Today I saw a man in Oakland looking deathly sick, coughing like crazy, with red eyes, and between violent coughs warbly ordering a chicken and rice lunch. Good times. COVID is up in the Bay.
August 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Today I saw a man in Oakland looking deathly sick, coughing like crazy, with red eyes, and between violent coughs warbly ordering a chicken and rice lunch. Good times. COVID is up in the Bay.