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SEIU 1021 reached a labor agreement in December that covers Oakland public school literacy tutors, library technicians, case managers, attendance specialists, and other crucial personnel. Teachers union negotiations are in a fact-finding phase.
A new contract for OUSD support staff raises the district’s lowest salaries
SEIU 1021 reached a labor agreement in December that covers Oakland public school literacy tutors, library technicians, case managers, attendance specialists, and other crucial personnel. Teachers union negotiations are in a fact-finding phase.
oaklandside.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
SEIU 1021 reached a labor agreement in December that covers Oakland public school literacy tutors, library technicians, case managers, attendance specialists, and other crucial personnel. Teachers union negotiations are in a fact-finding phase.
Forget dating apps. From the Moms 4 Housing blockade, to Festival at the Lake, to the patio at Drexl bar, this is how to find love — Oakland style.
Falling in love in The Town: How 6 Oakland couples met in real life
Forget dating apps. From the Moms 4 Housing blockade, to Festival at the Lake, to the patio at Drexl bar, this is how to find love — Oakland style.
oaklandside.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Forget dating apps. From the Moms 4 Housing blockade, to Festival at the Lake, to the patio at Drexl bar, this is how to find love — Oakland style.
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
7 East Bay desserts to share with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
oaklandside.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Nosh shares its favorite creative, decadent desserts perfect for splitting with a special someone.
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
East Bay loses multiple sushi spots, cafes among January restaurant closures
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
oaklandside.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee's Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
A wildlife biologist with the park system has been working for nearly 30 years, with 8,000 volunteers, to create nesting habitats in Oakland and Hayward for the California least tern and other threatened shorebirds.
An endangered seabird gets help from the East Bay Parks — and a small army of volunteers
'Doc Quack' has been working for 30 years, with 8,000 volunteers, to create nesting habitats for the California least tern and other threatened shorebirds.
oaklandside.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A wildlife biologist with the park system has been working for nearly 30 years, with 8,000 volunteers, to create nesting habitats in Oakland and Hayward for the California least tern and other threatened shorebirds.
Some activists say the City Council is improperly micromanaging police oversight appointments. But councilmembers say these are “conspiracy theories.”
Another police oversight shake-up, this time on the panel that picks Oakland’s police commissioners
Some activists say the City Council is improperly micromanaging police oversight appointments. But councilmembers say these are “conspiracy theories.”
oaklandside.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Some activists say the City Council is improperly micromanaging police oversight appointments. But councilmembers say these are “conspiracy theories.”
The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.
Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12
The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.
oaklandside.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Alameda's Coffee Cultures and Uzen in Rockridge shutter, and more recent closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.
A battle over who runs parking in Oakland
The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
World tour: New Southern, Mexican, Indian, Yemeni and Italian spots among East Bay debuts in January
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
How one Oakland police officer made $500k in overtime...on the podcast
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
People awaiting trial in Alameda County now have better access to resources
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
oaklandside.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
Madeline Schapiro, known online as Bean Supporter, says beans have solved her digestive issues. Her over 70,000 social media followers eat up all the bean propaganda she can dish out.
Can it with the flatulence jokes! Berkeley’s No. 1 bean fan spreads legume gospel on happy stomach
Madeline Schapiro's more than 70,000 combined TikTok and Instagram followers come to her for all the bean propaganda she can dish.
oaklandside.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Madeline Schapiro, known online as Bean Supporter, says beans have solved her digestive issues. Her over 70,000 social media followers eat up all the bean propaganda she can dish out.
Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.
Former Oakland police chief’s new job is in Fremont
Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.
oaklandside.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Green Day says 'let’s get loud' ahead of Super Bowl LX. How loud will they be?
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
oaklandside.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Plus: Two councilmembers running unopposed have raked in tens of thousands, and Pamela Price is gearing up for another shot at district attorney.
Barbara Lee has yet to confirm she's running for mayor — but she’s raised $31,000
Plus: Two councilmembers running unopposed have raked in tens of thousands, and Pamela Price is gearing up for another shot at district attorney.
oaklandside.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Plus: Two councilmembers running unopposed have raked in tens of thousands, and Pamela Price is gearing up for another shot at district attorney.
The district‘s empty buildings are languishing when they could be generating revenue. And it opened a new $62 million headquarters this year just before facing deep cuts to central staff. A new facilities plan is expected later this month.
Oakland’s public schools have a facilities challenge
The district‘s empty buildings are languishing when they could be generating revenue. And it opened a new $62 million headquarters this year just before facing deep cuts to central staff. A new facilities plan is expected later this month.
oaklandside.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The district‘s empty buildings are languishing when they could be generating revenue. And it opened a new $62 million headquarters this year just before facing deep cuts to central staff. A new facilities plan is expected later this month.
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
Searching for a Valentine? East Bay spots where sparks fly for singles
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
oaklandside.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
Other events include unconventional exhibits at the Sneaker Museum and the downtown ice rink. Also, a punk show at Stay Gold Deli.
This week in Oakland: an exhibit honoring Oscar Grant, and the Lunar New Year and Black History Month festival in Chinatown
An exhibit honoring Oscar Grant, the Lunar New Year and Black History Month festival in Chinatown, an unconventional exhibit at the downtown ice rink and more.
oaklandside.org
February 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Other events include unconventional exhibits at the Sneaker Museum and the downtown ice rink. Also, a punk show at Stay Gold Deli.
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
Rep. Simon introduces a bill to nationalize BART’s ambassador program
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
oaklandside.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
Big crowds are expected to converge on the Bay Area for the big game and Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Levi’s Stadium.
Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX
Big crowds are expected to converge on Oakland while the big game and Bad Bunny’s halftime show take place across the Bay at Levi’s Stadium.
oaklandside.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Big crowds are expected to converge on the Bay Area for the big game and Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Levi’s Stadium.
Corporate money used to pay for Janani Ramachandran’s Diwali party last October raises questions about conflicts of interest.
Oakland councilmember asked city contractor to fund her nonprofit
Corporate money used to pay for Janani Ramachandran’s Diwali party last October raises questions about conflicts of interest.
oaklandside.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Corporate money used to pay for Janani Ramachandran’s Diwali party last October raises questions about conflicts of interest.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chopped winner opens Oakland BBQ in time for Super Bowl; plus new pizza, Southern, and Mexican restaurants
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
You can also catch a big football game taking place before and after his performance. And Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony.
Where to watch the Bad Bunny Bowl in Oakland
You can also catch a big football game taking place before and after his performance. And Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony.
oaklandside.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
You can also catch a big football game taking place before and after his performance. And Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony.
The state of California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one Oakland elementary school, two-thirds of seventh graders were still in need of some required vaccinations.
Oakland schools on state vaccination watch list
California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one school, two-thirds weren't fully vaccinated.
oaklandside.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The state of California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one Oakland elementary school, two-thirds of seventh graders were still in need of some required vaccinations.